Joe Paterno was the longtime Penn State football coach. He was head coach of the Nittany Lions from 1966 to 2011, making him the longest-tenured head coach in the history of major college football. During his tenure, Paterno led the team to two national championships and five undefeated seasons. He was also known for his commitment to academics and his players' success both on and off the field. Paterno's legacy was tarnished by the Jerry Sandusky scandal, but he will always be remembered as one of the greatest college football coaches of all time.