Penn State honors Joe Paterno 15 years after shocking scandal ended career
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Penn State will open a new football exhibit called the Paterno Family Football Experience Room on September 3 inside Beaver Stadium, honoring late coach Joe Paterno.
- The exhibit will feature a recreation of Paterno’s original office, personal artifacts, and a timeline of his nearly six decades with the program, including highlights like John Cappelletti’s 1973 Heisman Trophy win.
- Paterno was head coach from 1966 until his firing in 2011 amid the Jerry Sandusky scandal; he passed away in 2012, and his statue was removed from outside the stadium later that year.
- The university has been cautious in recognizing Paterno since the scandal, with recent debates over naming rights and former players criticizing attempts to erase his legacy.
- The exhibit aims to preserve and present Penn State football history thoughtfully, connecting past traditions with the program’s future as the Nittany Lions prepare for their season opener against Marshall.
