About George Paterno
Lived 1928 – 2002 (aged 73). George Paterno was an American athlete.
George E. Paterno (September 7, 1928 – June 23, 2002) was an American football player and coach and radio broadcaster. He served as the head football coach at the United States Merchant Marine Academy in King's Point, New York from 1965 to 1968 and again from 1971 to 1975, comping a record of 46–32–3.
After retiring from coaching, he served as a play-by-play radio analysts for Penn State Nittany Lions football broadcasts. He was the brother of Penn State head coach Joe Paterno.
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Who was George Paterno?
American football coach (1928-2002)
When was George Paterno born?
George Paterno was born on 7 September 1928 in Brooklyn.
When did George Paterno die?
George Paterno died on 23 June 2002 in State College.
What was George Paterno's occupation?
George Paterno was an athlete.
What nationality was George Paterno?
George Paterno was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Paterno. https://biography.guide/george-paterno/
MLA: "George Paterno." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-paterno/.
Chicago: "George Paterno." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-paterno/.
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