Career of Pennsylvania State University Coach Joe Paterno

Students react while demonstrating against the termination of Penn State football coach Joe Paterno at State College, Pennsylvania, November 9, 2011. (Reuters)

1 Students react while demonstrating against the termination of Penn State football coach Joe Paterno at State College, Pennsylvania, November 9, 2011. (Reuters)

Joe Paterno and his wife, Susan, come to the doorway of their home to thank supporters gathered outside their home after John Surma, chairman and chief executive officer of the Penn State Board of Trustees, announced the firing of Paterno as head football

2 Joe Paterno and his wife, Susan, come to the doorway of their home to thank supporters gathered outside their home after John Surma, chairman and chief executive officer of the Penn State Board of Trustees, announced the firing of Paterno as head football

3 Penn State associate football coach Joe Paterno directs players at State College, Pa., January 28, 1965. (AP)

Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno waves as he gets a victory ride in the Louisiana Superdome after winning the national championship with a 27-23 win over Georgia in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, January 1, 1983. (AP)

4 Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno waves as he gets a victory ride in the Louisiana Superdome after winning the national championship with a 27-23 win over Georgia in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, January 1, 1983. (AP)

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Career of Pennsylvania State University Coach Joe Paterno