Wests Tigers are saddened to learn of the passing of former Western Suburbs player Jim Cody.
A tough and mobile forward, Cody played for the Magpies for more than a decade after making his first-grade debut in 1962. He passed away last night, aged 79.
As a 19-year-old, Cody played in the 1962 Grand Final, and was involved in an incident that led to the dismissal of St George forward Billy Wilson.
Jim represented City Seconds in 1963, another Grand Final year for Cody and Western Suburbs.
A Strathfield junior, Cody served Western Suburbs well, playing 159 games in the top grade through until 1973.
Jim then had great success as captain-coach in country areas such as Nambucca Heads, Griffith, Goulburn and Coffs Harbour.
Wests Tigers would like to extend its condolences to Jim’s family and friends.
