No $50 Million Donation from Joe Paterno to Penn State Football Program
Recent reports have incorrectly stated that former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno donated $50 million to the university’s football program. In reality, the $50 million donation was made by West Shore Home, a Pennsylvania-based home remodeling company, in exchange for naming rights to the field at Beaver Stadium. The Penn State Board of Trustees approved this 15-year agreement, and starting with the 2025 season, the field will be known as “West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium”
The decision has sparked debate among alumni and trustees, with some advocating for the field to be named in honor of Joe Paterno, who served as head coach for 46 years and led the team to two national championships. Trustees like Matt McGloin and Brandon Short voted against the naming rights deal, expressing a desire to recognize Paterno’s legacy .
While the donation from West Shore Home is significant, it’s important to clarify that Joe Paterno did not make this contribution. The discussions around honoring his legacy continue within the Penn State community.
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