Penn State's Joe Paterno, whose legacy is both legendary and tragic, was named as the head coach of the school's football team on February 19, 1966. The 39-year-old Paterno succeeded Rip Engle who had hired him as an assistant in 1950, Engle's first year coaching at Penn State. Prior to moving to Penn State, Engle coached at Brown University. Paterno was his quarterback … [Read more...] about Joe Paterno Named Penn State Head Coach – February 19, 1966