When this news surfaced, Paterno came under fire for not doing enough to address this alleged assault. On November 9th, Paterno announced that he would retire at the end of the season, but the college's board decided to dismiss him that same day.
After 46 years as a coach, the distinguished Paterno ended his career with a dark cloud hanging over him. Still, in the end, his thoughts were with Sandusky's alleged victims, not on his job. Paterno told the press, "I grieve for the children and their families, and I pray for their comfort and relief. Paterno later explained that "I didn't know exactly how to handle it," referring to allegations of sexual abuse against Sandusky.
It didn't turn out that way. While scandal may have marred his final days as Penn State's coach, Paterno will also be remembered for developing the university's football program into a national powerhouse, and for preparing roughly of his players for the NFL.
Paterno is survived by his wife, five children, and 17 grandchildren. In a statement, his family said: "He died as he lived. He fought hard until the end, stayed positive, thought only of others and constantly reminded everyone of how blessed his life had been He was a man devoted to his family, his university, his players and his community. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Joe Paterno was first a star athlete in his own right before spending decades leading others to victory. He served in the U.
Army during World War II. After the war, Paterno went to Brown University. There he dominated the gridiron as the school's quarterback and led his team to a season in his senior year.
After graduating from Brown in , Paterno joined his college coach Rip Engle at Penn State University, serving as the assistant coach. He settled down at Penn State, marrying Suzanne Pohland in The couple had five children together, all of whom later became graduates of Penn State.
We strive for accuracy and fairness. November 4, - A grand jury report is released containing testimony alleging that former Penn State University defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky sexually abused eight young boys over a period of at least 15 years. Officials at Penn State also purportedly failed to notify law enforcement after learning about some of these incidents. Paterno refers to the incident as "fondling" or "something of a sexual nature" in his testimony to the grand jury.
November 9, - Paterno announces that he intends to retire at the end of the football season. Hours later, university trustees announce he and university president Graham Spanier are fired, effective immediately.
Paterno coached football at Penn State for 62 seasons, including 45 years as head coach. November 9, - In response to Paterno's firing, protesting Penn State students clash with police.
The crowd tips over a news van and is later dispersed with tear gas. It is the first game since Paterno's firing. November 18, - Scott Paterno announces that his father has a treatable form of lung cancer.
December 11, - Paterno is admitted to a hospital with a re-fractured pelvis due to a fall in his home. He initially injured his pelvis in August during a preseason practice collision.
December 16, - Is released from the hospital. January 22, - Dies of metastatic small cell carcinoma of the lung at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College at the age of June 22, - Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky is found guilty on 45 of 48 counts related to sexual abuse of boys over a year period. During the s, Paterno earned both of his national titles, winning in and Paterno has earned three Big Ten Coach of the Year awards.
His final record was On Nov. Those incidents occurred between and and some of those reportedly occurred on the Penn State campus. McQueary testified that he reported what he saw to Penn State coach Joe Paterno, but he never reported it to authorities.
Paterno and Curley were both under fire for not reporting it to authorities. According to CBS Sports , Curley stepped down from his position, while Paterno issued a statement saying he would be retiring when the season was over. I have come to work every day for the last 61 years with one clear goal in mind: To serve the best interests of this university and the young men who have been entrusted to my care.
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