To the editor:
The attached letter, dated Jan. 10, 1986, from Joe Paterno pertained to an article published in the Bristol Phoenix that I forwarded to him.
I didn’t make a copy of the article, and, if I can correctly recollect, it stated that when Joe attended Brown University he came to Bristol to play basketball in the gymnasium of the Andrews Memorial building.
Since college athletes weren’t allowed to play in the off season, he enrolled to play in Bristol under the name “Shine Hall.”
He personally acknowledged receiving my letter and Bristol Phoenix article the following summer in Stone Harbour, N.J., with his comment, “Oh! You’re the guy!”
John Bisbano Jr.
Harrisburg, Pa.
Letter dated Jan. 10, 1985, on PennState letterhead
Dear John:
Just a note to let you know I received your note and the newspaper article. I appreciate your thinking of me, and thank you for your interest in PennState.
Best wishes and regards, and Happy New Year.
Sincerely,
Joseph V. Paterno
Head Football Coach
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