Agonis Club Honors - Wayne Woodrow "Woody" Hayes

Woody Hayes was such an instrumental part of the Agonis Club's early success, and championed the tradition and honor that Agonis Club is about.   Below are the letters to and from Woody Hayes to both Bo Schembechler, as well as President Gerald Ford, regarding being named "Agonis Club Sportsman of the Year" in 1979. Agonis club also created the Souvenir Program for the Honorary Dinner/reception held Wednesday May 16th, 1979.

Since this day, The Agonis Club has done its best to provide a valuable, civic service to the athletes and University.

​As times change, we continue to honor the life and greatness of Woody Hayes and will continue to exemplify the words and actions of this great man and coach.