PENN STATE #1 ...........................................! x1x By pennstate315 Dec 21, 1926 Joe Paterno I was born in Brooklyn, New York. I was born into an Italian family Period: Dec 21, 1926 to Apr 26, 2010 Joe Paterno Jan 1, 1946 Brown University I attended Brown University, majoring in Law May 19, 1950 Assistant Coach In 1950 I became assistant coach to Rip Engle at Penn State Jan 1, 1966 Head Coach I became Head coach at Penn State Jan 1, 1968 1968 Undefeated Season Jan 1, 1969 1969 Undefeated Season Jan 1, 1982 1982 National Championship Jan 1, 1986 1986 National Championship Jan 1, 1994 1994 Undefeated Season! Jan 4, 2006 2005 Orange Bowl Jan 1, 2009 2008 Rose Bowl