Head football coach at Brown University and Penn State. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1973. Under the leadership of Rip Engle at Brown, Joe Paterno developed as a capable quarterback and a skillful leader. After graduating in 1950, Paterno joined Engle at Penn State as an assistant coach. Upon Engle's retirement in 1965, Paterno was named coach of the Nittany Lions. ALS signed “Rip,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, Pennsylvania State College letterhead, no date. Letter to fellow college Hall of Famer and coach George Munger. In part, “I know letters don’t help much when you drop one as tough and as close as yesterday, but I do want you to know that you have our sympathy…I sure will be glad when this week is over. We turned over the ball 7 times on fumbles and dropped 4 sure t. d. passes on Sat. Guess it is a tough life at its best.” In fine condition, with a few light creases and wrinkles. LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
