Get an unprecedented look at one of the true icons in college football through the eyes of the only undefeated father-and-son starters in Penn State history. In Playing for Paterno, Charlie and Tony Pittman share two generations of perspective on Penn State's living legend, and explain how the lessons they learned from JoPa have helped them achieve success in the business world.
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There are many father-son stories in sports, but it's not often that both a father and a son played for the same college football coach. That's the case with Charles and Tony Pittman: both played for Joe Paterno at Penn State, one in the late 1960s and the other in the early 1990s. Paterno once said that, in order to judge who a college team's best players are, you need to check back in 20 years to see what kind of men they became. In the first chapter, "Meet the Pittmans," we learn how father and son took the winning attitude learned at Paterno's knee with them into business. Not only do the Pittmans chronicle their own careers on and off the field but they also pepper the book with exciting anecdotes about the Nittany Lions and about the amazing coaching career—more than 40 years and counting—of the man they call JoPa. An inspiring story of loyalty, attitude, and integrity. Wilkens, Mary Frances
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"People always come up to me and ask me which one of my football teams was the greatest. I tell them to ask me 20 years after my last one plays so I can see how many CEOs, teachers, doctors, or lawyers they go on to be." --Penn State coach Joe Paterno
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It's the diploma, stupid,
This review is from: Playing for Paterno: One Coach, Two Eras: a Father and Son's Personal Recollections of Playing for JoePa (Hardcover)
There's a lot to like in this book about two great athletes and people and about the legendary coach that nurtured both of them. My personal history makes me biased: I grew up in Brooklyn, NY and when I was in high school, idolized Penn State and the powerful team Charlie Pittman played on. I also have had the great privilege of being one of Tony Pittman's high school coaches at Phillips Academy.
What stands out for me in the book is the way Paterno has created a top level football program whose athletes actually go to college to learn and who earn their diplomas. Charlie and Tony are prime examples of the many wonderful student-athletes who have been a part of PSU football. This father and son duo have not been successful in their athletic and professional lives, they have been successful in life. Their intelligence and integrity are inspiring...ditto for Joe Paterno. The book gives us a glimpse into the minds and hearts of three people who have made the world a better place to live in.
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This review is from: Playing for Paterno: One Coach, Two Eras: a Father and Son's Personal Recollections of Playing for JoePa (Hardcover)
Charlie's book is a treat for all readers, even folks not interested in football.
I was most impressed that his powerful desire for teamwork on the field led him to become such an accomplished businessman! He is a very classy guy who I was fortunate enough to befriend as a freshman at Penn State! It is just awesome that he passed on his passion for integrity to his son, Tony, and the rest of his family.
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This review is from: Playing for Paterno: One Coach, Two Eras: a Father and Son's Personal Recollections of Playing for JoePa (Hardcover)
An excellent book---I remember seeing Charlie and Jim at the table in the cafeteria at North Halls of Penn State. Charlie was friendly and did not behave like a prima donna football player. He was humble and truly enjoyed being around other students. He was just a nice guy!
He has grown into a wonderful man and his influence is obvious in Tony. Not only is Penn State fortunate to have had a great father-son combination but a father-son combo that continues to contribute to society in a very positive way. Thank you both.
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