On Joe Paterno's 85th birthday, you might take a look through our Joe Paterno through the years photo gallery, highlighted today on the web site.

There are nearly 120 lasting images of the coach. 

Tens of thousands of readers have viewed the gallery since it was built during his record coaching milestone wins. 

Also today, you might read the letter sent to Paterno from more than 340 former Nittany Lions. It has to be very special to the former coach. 

Best wishes to Paterno and his family.