That's what it looks like. During his tenure at Penn State, Paterno was known for expecting his athletes to get an education and the graduation rate of his players was consistently above the national average. [136], Paterno initially preferred not to play true freshmen, but later in his career he did play redshirts in order to refrain from being at a competitive disadvantage. Oops, we were unable to send the email. And for 14 years, if the Freeh Commission is right, he carried on with this knowledge and the knowledge that one of his closest associates had abused children. Sitelinks. His father Angelo Lafayette Paterno worked as a law clerk, while his mother Florence de LaSalle Cafiero was a homemaker. We dont do legacy very well when there are dark sides to legacies, Mark Dyreson, director of research and educational programs for the Penn State Center for the Study of Sports in Society, tells ESPN. Update: On Friday, January 16, 2015, the NCAA agreed to restore Paterno's wins which he was originally credited for, now giving him the most victories. He was persuaded to do this by his college coach Rip Engle, who had taken over as Penn State's head coach. [163] While recovering, he coached the remainder of the season and the 2009 Rose Bowl from the press box. So who is buried here? [32] In 2008, ESPN questioned the control that Paterno and the university exerted over the Penn State football program. Paterno passed away at the age of 85 of lung cancer, on Jan. 22, 2012. "[127] NCAA Vice President of Academic and Membership Affairs Kevin Lennon wrote in another email from July 14 that the NCAA was "banking on the fact the school is so embarrassed they will do anything" before interim Penn State president Rodney Erickson signed the consent decree. [123] In addition, emails revealed that many in the NCAA questioned whether they had the authority to sanction Penn State and that some officials wanted to "bluff" Penn State's leadership into accepting a severe punishment, because they believed that they did not have the authority to punish Penn State. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. And consider subscribing (button's on the home page) for more great content across the SI.com network. He was the head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions from 1966 to 2011. He was unable to avoid the play and was struck in the knee by Badgers linebacker DeAndre Levy's helmet. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. At this moment the Board of Trustees should not spend a single minute discussing my status. [61] Paterno said McQueary informed him that "he had witnessed an incident in the shower but he at no time related to me the very specific actions contained in the grand jury report. Name: Joe Paterno Birth Year: 1926 Birth date: December 21, 1926 Birth State: New York Birth City: Brooklyn Birth Country: United States Gender: Male Best Known For: As head football coach at. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse allegations, saying he didnt do enough when told about an alleged sexual assault. Bush. And this is no ornate mausoleum; Paterno's final resting place is like the house where he lived: humble and unassuming. The National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame selected him to receive its Distinguished American Award, the first active coach to do so. In 1995, Paterno apologized for a tirade directed at Rutgers head coach Doug Graber at the end of a nationally televised game.[27]. [119] In response, Freeh called the Paterno family's report "self-serving" and said that it did not change the facts and findings of his initial investigation. [169] At the time of his death, Penn State was still finalizing Paterno's retirement package. [153] Before the 1974 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election, a group of Pennsylvania Republican Party leaders briefly considered Paterno for Andrew Lewis' ticket as the candidate for lieutenant governor. "[82][83] The board had earlier said there were three key reasons for his firing: his failure to do more when told about a suspected sexual assault by Jerry Sandusky; what the board of trustees regarded as his questioning of the board's authority in the days after Sandusky's arrest; and what the board determined to be his inability to effectively continue coaching in the face of continuing questions surrounding the program. The Paterno Legacy recalls the July 2012 day when a university crew removed the Paterno statue from outside Beaver Stadium, which Spanier calls a big mistake. It gives voice to Louis Freehs investigation that led to the NCAA sanctions against Penn State and the report the Paterno family commissioned in response. Time hasnt changed those positions. Corman released emails showing "regular and substantive" contact between NCAA officials and Freeh's investigators, suggesting that Freeh's conclusions were orchestrated. [34], The Pennsylvania State Employees' Retirement System (SERS) revealed Paterno's salary in November 2007: $512,664. It was rare to ever have to stop for a car entering the cemetery entrance off Country Club Road, they said. Paterno had one Heisman Trophy winner, John Cappelletti, who earned the award in 1973. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. "PATERNO" is engraved in all caps on his. The manner in which the grave of a man as well-known as Paterno is laid is stunning. "[62] In his grand jury testimony, Paterno stated that McQueary had described Sandusky "fondling" a young boy in an act he described as of a "sexual nature," but stopped short of the rape to which McQueary would later testify. He was paid $490,638 in 2006. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. Sometimes, only one or two people were observed, standing there, looking down. On the night of November 8, hundreds of students gathered in front on Paterno's home in support of the beleaguered coach. Paterno had reported the allegations to his campus superiors in 2002, but no legal action was taken then. Assistant coaches under Paterno that became NFL or NCAA head coaches: Players under Paterno that became NFL or NCAA head coaches: Players under Paterno that became general managers or executives in the NFL: Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? In a shaded area of Spring Creek Presbyterian Cemetery, high up on a hill overlooking the town he made famous, Joseph V. Paterno is laid to rest. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. 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This is a carousel with slides. Resend Activation Email. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Aside from his football coaching accomplishments, the real legacy of him is that he was a mentor and caring individual who influenced many players as well as countless others. [6][7][93] Freeh's firm's investigation concluded that by their actions, the four men "failed to protect against a child sexual predator harming children for over a decade." Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. At times, no one was there. by By Jeremy Roebuck, Inquirer Staff Writer Published Jan 26, 2012 Published Jan. 26, 2012 BJ By Jeremy Roebuck, Inquirer Staff Writer Advertisement Advertisement He should have done it for the town, for the team, for the nation, and for the school. [35] "I'm paid well, I'm not overpaid," Paterno said during an interview with reporters Wednesday before the salary disclosure. Joe Paterno was a liar, there's no doubt about that now. The Paterno Legacy arrives as ESPN examines Paternos legacy from another perspective. [170] About 750 mourners attended the private ceremony, after which thousands of mourners lined the route of the funeral procession. Thousands of mourners line College Avenue to pay their respects to legendary Penn State University football coach. ESPN produced and aired an ESPN feature Outside the Lines that covered the subject. [95][96][97] Before a grand jury in 2011, when Paterno was asked, other than the 2001 incident that Mike McQueary reported to him, whether he knew of any other inappropriate sexual conduct by Sandusky with young boys, Paterno testified, "I do not know of anything else that Jerry would be involved in of that nature, no. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. This was criticized by Pennsylvania state Senator Jake Corman, who claimed, "There clearly is a significant amount of communication between Freeh and the NCAA that goes way beyond merely providing information. It's both, of course, but that's not a satisfactory answer on the day the NCAA crippled the football program Paterno built. It's almost like the NCAA hired him to do their enforcement investigation on Penn State. [100][101] Brown University, Paterno's alma mater, announced that it would remove Paterno's name from its annual award honoring outstanding male freshman athletes and stated his status in the Brown Athletic Hall of Fame would be placed under review. They defeated Florida State 2623 in triple overtime in the 2006 Orange Bowl. Penn State students protested the firing, believing the Board of Trustees acted in a rush to judgement. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. 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