Reds Bagnell Award

Contributions to the Game

The Reds Bagnell Award, named after long time Maxwell Football Club president, Reds Bagnell, is given to an individual who through his efforts has helped to foster and promote the integrity of the game of football.

The 22st Annual Reds Bagnell Award winner is, George Bodenheimer, who joined ESPN in January 1981 - 16 months after the network launched - has served as the company's president since 1998. In March 2003, he was additionally appointed President of ABC Sports, and, one year later, was named co-chairman for Disney Media Networks.

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Past Winners

Award Year
2010 George Bodenheimer ESPN
2009 Robert T. Clark Former Executive director of the Maxwell Football Club
2008 Steve Sabol President NFL Films
2007 Ralph Wilson Owner Buffalo Bills
2006 Ernie Accorsi Former General Manager, New York Giants
2005 Darrell Royal Former Head Football Coach, University of Texas
2004 Vince Dooley Former Head Football Coach, University of Georgia
2003 Art McNally National Football League Consultant
2002 Pat Summerall
2001 Chris Berman NFL Prime Time
2000 Don Shula Former Miami Dolphins Coach
1998 Daniel M. Rooney Pittsburgh Steelers