Restore the Statue. Bring Joe Home!
This is an intergenerational project conducted by Joe’s former players to honor Joe Paterno’s lasting impact, we invite you to watch these videos, discover ‘The Joe We Know,’ and share his story so the Grand Experiment lives on.”
This intergenerational project, created by Joe Paterno’s former players, is driven by two core goals.
❶ First, we aim to find meaningful and lasting ways to honor Joe and Sue Paterno for their extraordinary contributions to Penn State’s academic, cultural, physical, and athletic legacy. Their influence extends far beyond the football field—shaping the lives of generations of students, alumni, and members of the broader community.
Among the most fitting tributes would be the return of Joe’s statue to a place of prominence on campus.
❷ Second we invite you to watch these videos and get to know “The Joe We Know.” Through these stories, you’ll hear firsthand how Joe wasn’t just a coach. His philosophy, “The Grand Experiment,” challenged us to be exceptional not only on the field, but in the classroom and in life.
We encourage you to reflect on his legacy and share these conversations with family and friends—so that the values he instilled in us live on.
To order shirts, go to:
Restorethestatue@transferhouse.com
You can read letters from the thousands of lives Joe impacted at the Dear Jopa website: www.dearjoepa.org
Jimmy Cefalo : “We are the legacy.”
Jimmy Cefalo represents players from the decade of the 70s at Joe’s memorial service.
Joe Paterno Tribute
Joe Paterno Tribute: Listen to his message on and off the field.
Joe Paterno: Father & A Friend
“Every day you’re getting better or you’re getting worse, you never stay the same.” ‘He made us better! ‘
Help Us Restore The Statue.
“Let the Penn State University community know how you feel!”
The Players
This project, Restore the Statue, was initiated by former players of Joe Paterno.
Rather than list the names of the many former players involved in this project, all
contributing in various ways, we pay homage to the 125-year-old tradition of –
Black Shoes, Basic Blues, No Names, All Game!
We hope you will join us in honoring this extraordinary man.
WE ARE:
Bring Back Joe Paterno's Statue
0