40 years on, Cody and JBM still on top
Born only a few weeks apart into two strong hurling counties, they first met in the All-Ireland minor final of 1971 when Cork were victorious. A year later they were back again on the same stage but this time, with Cody as captain, Kilkenny took the honours.
Three years later they met in the All-Ireland U21 final, each already with one medal at that grade in the pocket, and again it was Kilkenny prevailing. Both were promoted early to their respective senior teams and both won top honours, each finishing with five All-Irelands.
