Joe Paterno
(1926-2012)

American college football coach (1926-2012) – Joe Paterno was born in Brooklyn (Borough of New York City, New York, United States) on December 21st, 1926 and died in State College (Borough in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States) on January 22nd, 2012 at the age of 85. Today Joe Paterno would be 97 years old.

Age

how old was Joe Paterno when he died?

Joe Paterno died in 2012 at the age of 85.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 21st, 1926 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Brooklyn Borough of New York City, New York, United States
Death Date	January 22nd, 2012 (Sunday)
Death place	State College Borough in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐
Chinese Zodiac	Tiger 兎

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Joe Paterno

Birthday

When was Joe Paterno born?

Joe Paterno was born on December 21st, 1926.

Death

When did Joe Paterno die?

Joe Paterno died on January 22nd, 2012 at the age of 85 in State College (Borough in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States). Today Joe Paterno would be 97 years old.