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Iron Man, Three-Time All-American

June 11, 1892 - Franklin, Tennessee - Vanderbilt’s two-way tackle from 1914 to 1916 and again in 1919...

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FOOTBALL NAME | Cody Josh

"Iron Man, Three-Time All-American: The Legend of Josh Cody"

Last updated 📅 2025-06-11

June 11, 1892 - Franklin, Tennessee - Vanderbilt’s two-way tackle from 1914 to 1916 and again in 1919, Josh Cody, celebrated his birthday. Just before World War I, Vanderbilt was the shining star of the gridiron in the South.

The NFF fills us in that Josh was the premier lineman on College Football Hall of Fame Coach Dan McGugin’s scoring machine, which was one of the most potent offensive units in football.  Cody was a sure tackler and a great, aggressive blocker who helped the Commodores score 1,099 points in 35 games over his four-season varsity career. Cody was an All-Southern. Honoree in three of those four seasons and was a Three-Time All-American. 

World War I interrupted Josh's collegiate football career, but he returned to capture All-Southern laurels once again in 1919. Josh Cody was honored with induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1970, following the National Football Foundation's tabulation of its votes.

Even after graduation, Cody could not get enough football as he then entered coaching and directed teams at Clemson, Mercer, Vanderbilt, Florida, and Temple, and also served as an Athletic Director.

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  • DOB: June 11
  • EVENTDAY: June 11
  • FOOTBALL NAME: Cody Josh, Josh Cody
  • FOOTBALL POSITION: Tackle
  • FOOTBALL TEAM: Vanderbilt Commodores
  • NCAAF JERSEY: Number B4
  • SPORTS: College Football Hall of Fame
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"Cody, Josh"

Prepare to dive into the extraordinary career of Josh Cody, arguably the most decorated player in Vanderbilt Commodores football history and a true icon of early 20th-century American football. This series will explore the remarkable feats of a man known for his punishing blocking and unparalleled consistency.
Cody stands alone as the only Commodore to earn All-America honors in three different seasons (1915, 1916, 1919), a testament to his enduring dominance. He was the linchpin of a powerful offensive line that propelled Vanderbilt to an astonishing 23 wins in 25 games, igniting Coach Dan McGugin's famous "point-a-minute" offense of 1915. Join us as we unpack the legend of Josh Cody, a force of nature who shaped an era of Vanderbilt football greatness. Prepare to dive into the extraordinary career of Josh Cody, arguably the most decorated player in Vanderbilt Commodores football history and a true icon of early 20th-century American football. This series will explore the remarkable feats of a man known for his punishing blocking and unparalleled consistency...