Joe Paterno’s Former Players Wish Him Happy Birthday
Joe Paterno would have turned 87 years old yesterday. The late coach and philanthropist received thousands of birthday messages on Twitter, including many from his former players. Here are some of the best birthday wishes yesterday from Penn State football players.
Happy birthday and rest in peace, JoePa. #409Forever #WeAre
— Kyle Lucas (@KLucas26) December 21, 2013
Happy Birthday Coach. you are missed http://t.co/v0ZNSqdkxi
— Alex Butterworth (@alexxxbutters) December 21, 2013
Happy birthday coach! I will always remember the day you personally called me to tell me that you were… http://t.co/TQnw8TFcHc
— Patrick Mauti (@Pmauts84) December 21, 2013
Happy birthday to the greatest football coach that ever lived. A great coach but an even better man Joe Paterno.
— Igbo Que. (@ThattAfricanKid) December 21, 2013
Happy Birthday, Coach Paterno. pic.twitter.com/Filozbx6jd
— Lee Rubin (@lrubin39) December 21, 2013
True Freshmen, Capital One Bowl vs LSU. Happy Birthday #JoePa #409Forever #legendsneverdie #gonebutneverforgotten pic.twitter.com/Ioa2nuLFIl
— Stephon Morris (@S_Morris12) December 21, 2013
Happy Birthday Coach Paterno, Legends never die…. #weare
— Akeel J. Lynch (@ALynch_22) December 21, 2013
Happy birthday to Coach Paterno who wouldve been 87 today! Miss you everyday coach! #thanks #weare
— AQ Shipley (@aqshipley) December 21, 2013
Happy birthday to the legend. http://t.co/NqP06wN55q
— Silas Redd (@Coast2CoastSii) December 21, 2013
Happy Birthday Joe. #WeAre
— Quinn Barham (@QuinnBarham) December 21, 2013
Truly overwhelmed by all the happy birthday wishes y’all. Thanks.
— Scott Paterno (@ScottPaterno) December 21, 2013
“@ALynch_22: Happy Birthday Coach Paterno, Legends never die…. #weare”
— Brandon Johnson (@Bjohnson_29) December 21, 2013
Happy birthday Coach Paterno. I have to thank you for so much more than my achievements on the field. My family & I love & miss you! RIP
— Stephon Morris (@S_Morris12) December 21, 2013
Happy Birthday Coach Paterno!! May you Rest in Peace! https://t.co/rtfHtkOLc3
— PaternoPlaques (@PaternoPlaques) December 21, 2013
Origional John #Stango painting I have of #JoePa. Happy birthday, Coach. #409Forever http://t.co/QVgoEAHsP2
— Mike Fuhrman (@Fuhrm44) December 21, 2013
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