Filed under: News Happy 85th Birthday, Joseph Vincent Paterno! By junny Dec 21, 2011, 6:19am EST Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share this on Reddit Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Happy 85th Birthday, Joseph Vincent Paterno! Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email The big man hits 85 today, and everyone at BSD wishes him a happy, healthy day. Joe has had a rough couple of months, so hopefully this birthday and holiday season finds him in the company of family and other loved ones. More From Black Shoe Diaries Probing The Portal: Penn State Already Making Contact With Multiple Players SWH is Packing for Indiana Penn State Spring Position Previews: Corner Run It Back: Puff Johnson Announces Return to Penn State Basketball for a Fifth Year Fan Voting: Hodge Trophy Player I’m Most Excited For This Spring: WR Harrison Wallace III