Joseph Paterno 1926 - 2012

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Penn State Coach Joe Paterno in 2007 before a game against Purdue in State College, Pa.

Penn State Coach Joe Paterno in 2007 before a game against Purdue in State College, Pa. (Carolyn Kaster / Associated Press)

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Paul Vathis / Associated Press

Joe Paterno with his wife, Sue, and daughters Mary Kathryn, left, and Diana Lynne after he was named the football coach at Penn State in 1966. He remained in the position for nearly 46 years, becoming the winningest major college football coach in history.

Joe Paterno with his wife, Sue, and daughters Mary Kathryn, left, and Diana Lynne after he was named the football coach at Penn State in 1966. He remained in the position for nearly 46 years, becoming the winningest major college football coach in history. (Paul Vathis / Associated Press)

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