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55 years ago today, Penn State hired Joe Paterno to be its head coach: see his career in photos - pennlive.com
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55 years ago today, Penn State hired Joe Paterno to be its head coach: see his career in photos - pennlive.com
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55 years ago today, Penn State hired Joe Paterno to be its head coach: see his career in photos - pennlive.com
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