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 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 REPORT: Former Penn State Hoops Star Joe Crispin to Join Mike Rhoades’ Coaching Staff OFFICIAL: Penn State Hires Mike Rhoades As Next Head Basketball Coach Work Begins Now: Mike Rhoades’ Penn State To-Do List 2023 Spring Position Preview: Defensive End Penn State Roundup: Men’s Hockey Loses Heartbreaker 2023 Spring Position Previews: Linebackers