Joe Paterno: Dec. 21, 1926–Jan. 22, 2012

Joe Paterno, A Career In Pictures
James Drake / Sports Illustrated

Coaching
Paterno's prowess as a coach became evident within his first few seasons in State College. The team went 8-2-1 in his second year, then undefeated in 1968 (when this photo was taken), beating Kansas in a dramatic Orange Bowl.

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