TRUSTS CHOOCH IN A PINCH
A look back at the 46-year career of Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno, as collected from the Inquirer and Daily News.
Oct. 29, 2011: Paterno passes Eddie Robinson to become the winningest head coach in Division 1 college football with his 409th win.
Nov. 6, 2010: Paterno nets his 400th career win with a 35-21 victory over Northwestern University.
Dec. 4, 2007: Paterno is inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame alongside Doug Flutie, Rex Kern, Chris Zorich and others.
Nov. 2, 2001: A seven-foot-tall bronze statue of Paterno is unveiled in front of Beaver Stadium after he breaks "Bear" Bryant's career record for wins by a college coach.
Sept. 12, 1998: Paterno wins his 300th game as head coach in a victory over Bowling Green.
Jan. 17, 1998: Paterno donates $3.5 million to Penn State for various projects, including a library named in his honor.
1994 season: The Lions beat Oregon in the Rose Bowl, and end the season 12-0, but have to settle for No. 2 to Nebraska.
Sept. 5, 1993: Paterno leads the Nittany Lions to a victory over Minnesota during the team's first game in the Big 10 Conference.
Jan. 2, 1987: Paterno leads the team to a second national title, upsetting Miami 14-10 in the Fiesta Bowl. Paterno is named Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year for 1986.
Jan. 1, 1983: Penn State beats Georgia, 27-33, in the Sugar Bowl to claim its first national title.
1973 season: Paterno leads the Nittany Lions to their third unbeaten season, after which running back John Cappelletti earns the Heisman Trophy
Thousands of mourners lined up to pay their last respects to Joe Paterno during a public viewing at Penn State.
