Joe Paterno Death Joins Trend Of Legends Dying Shortly After Retirement

Joe Paterno Death Joins Trend Of Legends Dying Shortly After Retirement

Former Penn State coach Joe Paterno's death at 85 -- a mere two months after he was fired -- marks another example of a legendary figure passing shortly after leaving his job.

Paterno was officially fired on Nov. 9th for his role in the Jerry Sandusky scandal and died just a little over two months later on Jan. 22nd due to complications from lung cancer. The long-time Penn State coach initially offered to retire at the end of the season -- hoping to go out on his own terms -- before getting a call from a Board of Trustees member that his services were no longer needed.

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