Samuel Franklin Cody Samuel Franklin Cody Samuel Franklin Cowdery (later known as Samuel Franklin Cody; 6 March 1867 – 7 August 1913, born Davenport, Iowa, USA) was a Wild West showman and early pioneer of manned flight. He is most famous for his work on the large kites known as "Cody War-Kites", that were used by the British in World War I as a smaller alternative to balloons for artillery spotting. He was also the first man to fly an aeroplane in Britain, on 16 October 1908. A flamboyant showman, he was often confused with Buffalo Bill Cody, whose surname he took when
Cody Lambert Inducted for his rodeo accomplishments, the museum features many of Lambert's personal items used during his illustrious rodeo career. In 2012, Lambert was inducted into the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame. In the Lane Frost biographical drama, "8 Seconds" (1994), Lambert was portrayed by Red Mitchell. Cody Lambert Cody Lambert (born December 2, 1961) from Merkel, Texas is an American former professional bareback bronc, saddle bronc and bull rider. He was a Champion Bull Riding Cowboy and Vice President of the Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR). He created the protective vest that most professional bull riders now wear, after