13 Facts About Josh Culbreath

Josh Culbreath was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania, on September 14,1932.

Josh Culbreath began running the hurdles in high school and in 1951 was ranked second in the US in the 200 yard low hurdles and was the Pennsylvania's state high school champion in that event.

Josh Culbreath was a three-time winner of the event in the Penn Relays during the same years, the last time this has been accomplished.

Josh Culbreath later received a Master of Arts degree in education from Temple University.

Josh Culbreath served in the United States Marine Corps from 1956 to 1958.

Josh Culbreath won several military and NATO track and field medals.

Josh Culbreath became the track and field coach at Central State University in 1988.

Josh Culbreath went on to coach his team to ten NAIA championships.

Josh Culbreath had five children: Sandra, Khaliq, Maliq, Jahan and Camille.

Khaliq predeceased Josh Culbreath after being hit by a vehicle while cross-country cycling.

Josh Culbreath made two guest appearances on The Cosby Show, playing the character Colonel Sanford B "Tailwind" Turner, Cliff Huxtable's college track rival.

Josh Culbreath died on July 1,2021, under hospice care in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Josh Culbreath was 88, and suffered a period of declining health prior to his death.