American Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Is a right-handed major-league pitcher for the Oakland Athletics. He was called up July 16, 2006 to

Is a right-handed major-league pitcher for the Oakland Athletics. He was called up July 16, 2006 to make his major-league debut against the Baltimore Orioles.Windsor appeared in just 13 games the rest of 2004, all in relief for Vancouver and Kane County. He got off to a promising start for Stockton in 2005, posting a 3.58 ERA in 10 starts. He was called up and did not fare well, putting up a 5.72 ERA in 11 starts for AA Midland. A shoulder injury shortened his season.

A soccer commentator for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and former professional football play

A soccer commentator for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and former professional football player, most recently at Ipswich Town. He was also an international for Canada.The central defender began his professional career in 1990 as a 15 year-old high schooler with hometown club the London Lasers of the former Canadian Soccer League (CSL). When the club folded he joined the Kitchener Kickers, also of the CSL. When the latter club also folded he rejoined the re-established Lasers in 1992, the last year of operations for the CSL.

After several years in and out of the music world, he finally began to strike gold as an original mu

After several years in and out of the music world, he finally began to strike gold as an original musician.[1] Fortune drew bigger and bigger audiences, ultimately performing at the Friendship Festival and at Toronto's Skydome in front of tens of thousands of people. He also worked as an entertainer and pop songwriter for an Ontario TV show. He fronted a band named JUICe, which recorded an album named In Retrospect.On Friday April 7, 2006, J.D. appeared on Australian radio station Triple M with fellow band member, Tim Farriss. Speaking to Triple M's morning show team, The Cage, J.D. and Tim spoke of how much acceptance they are receiving as the new INXS, especially in the United States and Canada. J.D. said that he had always dreamed of singing INXS songs in front of thousands of people where they all sing the words right back at him, but he never thought he'd see the day. J.D. sang acoustic versions of their hit single "Pretty Vegas" and "Mystify", an earlier INXS hit.

(born December 22, 1976 in Santa Rosa, California) is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the New

(born December 22, 1976 in Santa Rosa, California) is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the New York Yankees. He was drafted out of the sixth round in 1999. Lane graduated from El Molino High School in Forestville, California in 1995.

(born September 7, 1972 in Brighton, Illinois) is a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball, and is

(born September 7, 1972 in Brighton, Illinois) is a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball, and is currently the closer for the St. Louis Cardinals.

(born October 17, 1976 in Marietta, Georgia) was an outfielder in Major League Baseball. He appeared

(born October 17, 1976 in Marietta, Georgia) was an outfielder in Major League Baseball. He appeared in 40 games for the Texas Rangers in 2003.

Is a professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Detroit Pistons as a power forward.A

Is a professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Detroit Pistons as a power forward.A 6 ft 7 in, 260 lb power forward, Maxiell was selected by the Pistons with the 26th pick in the first round of the 2005 NBA Draft. He attended Newman Smith High School in Carrollton, Texas. During his career at the University of Cincinnati, where he was coached by Bob Huggins, Jason earned All-Conference USA Second Team honors. He led Conference USA in blocked shots (2.8 bpg) and ranked 18th in the nation.

Is a retired Canadian football (soccer) player. Di Tullio began his pro career in the United Soccer

Is a retired Canadian football (soccer) player. Di Tullio began his pro career in the United Soccer Leagues Division 1 with the Impact, in 2002. He played a total of 75 games, 56 as starter, and accumulated 5,145 minutes of play. DiTullio scored one goal in his career, a game-winning goal, on July 17, 2002, against the Vancouver Whitecaps, and tallied four assists, for a total of six points. At age 18, in the end of his rookie season, he won the Impact’s 2002 Unsung Hero Award. Di Tullio was part of the U-20 Canadian national team that played at the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship in the United Arab Emirates and helped Canada reach the second round for the second time of its history. In 2001, he contributed to Canada’s qualification in the quarterfinal round at the Francophone Games in Ottawa.

Is a former Major League Baseball first baseman. In eleven seasons, Thompson played with the Detroit

Is a former Major League Baseball first baseman. In eleven seasons, Thompson played with the Detroit Tigers (1976-80), California Angels (1980), Pittsburgh Pirates (1981-85) and Montreal Expos (1986). He threw and batted left-handed.A three-time All-Star (1977, 1978, 1982), Thompson has been one of the few players in Major League history to have a 30 home run season in both the American and National League (31 with Detroit in 1977 and 31 for the Pirates in 1982). In 1982, he became the third player in Pirates history to reach the 100-RBI, 100-walk plateau, finishing 5th in the NL in OPS with a .902 mark. A steady first baseman, he also led each league in total chances in 1977 and 1984. In 1979, during a nationally-televised game against the California Angels, Thompson hit a foul ball completely out of Tiger Stadium off Angels right-hander Dave Frost.

Is an elite men's road bicycle racing professional from Brighton, Colorado. Donald rides for Team Ga

Is an elite men's road bicycle racing professional from Brighton, Colorado. Donald rides for Team Garmin-Chipotle and is the former NCCA Road Champion.

Is a Canadian boxer best known to win the Commonwealth title 2002 in the heavyweight 91kg/201lbs lim

Is a Canadian boxer best known to win the Commonwealth title 2002 in the heavyweight 91kg/201lbs limit division.

An outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball. He is a 1994 graduate of Jesuit H

An outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball. He is a 1994 graduate of Jesuit High School of Tampa and received an Associate of Arts (AA) degree from Okaloosa-Walton Community College in 1996. He went on to star in baseball at the University of Miami in 1997 and 1998 and signed with the Philadelphia Phillies after they selected him in the fourth round of the June 1998 amateur draft.[2] After eight years in the Phillies organization, including five seasons in Philadelphia, he was traded to the Cleveland Indians in January 2006

(born on April 24, 1973) is an American professional golfer.

(born on April 24, 1973) is an American professional golfer.

(born on May 24, 1977) is an American professional golfer.

(born on May 24, 1977) is an American professional golfer.

Is an American professional pairs skater. He tours professionally with wife Yuka Sato. He competed f

Is an American professional pairs skater. He tours professionally with wife Yuka Sato. He competed first with his sister Susan Dungjen, with whom he placed second at the 1984 World Junior Figure Skating Championships. After that, he competed with Kyoko In

Is the U.S. Representative for Utah's 3rd congressional district, serving since 2009. He is a member

Is the U.S. Representative for Utah's 3rd congressional district, serving since 2009. He is a member of the Republican Party. The district is based in Provo and includes large portions of central and west-central Utah.

Is an American actor. His birthday is April 26.[1] His birth year has been the subject of conflictin

Is an American actor. His birthday is April 26.[1] His birth year has been the subject of conflicting reports. Earles was 29 years old in January 2007, per USA Today.[2] Earles' resume gives a birth date of April 26, 1985.[3] A story in the Houston Chroni

Is an American swimmer.He formerly swam for Irvine Novaquatics. He graduated from Irvine High School

Is an American swimmer.He formerly swam for Irvine Novaquatics. He graduated from Irvine High School in 1994, and then from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1999. He is a member of the Rose Bowl Aquatics swim club. The head coach, Jeff Julian, is a long-time childhood friend.

He was originally drafted by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played

He was originally drafted by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played college football at Hawaii.A three-time Pro Bowl selection, Elam won two Super Bowl rings with the Broncos and is tied with Tom Dempsey for the longest fie

A Canadian rock music singer and guitarist. He was born in Kingston, Ontario on December 22, 1971. H

A Canadian rock music singer and guitarist. He was born in Kingston, Ontario on December 22, 1971. His major label debut album, poor lil' rockstar, was released on Warner Records in 2000, and spawned the four Canadian top 40 singles: "Staring at the Sun",

Is an American professional golfer who currently plays on the Nationwide Tour.Enloe was born in Deca

Is an American professional golfer who currently plays on the Nationwide Tour.Enloe was born in Decatur, Illinois. He attended Southern Methodist University and turned professional in 1997.

Is a former right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher who has the distinction of being the first pe

Is a former right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher who has the distinction of being the first person from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the only United States Air Force reservist (as a First Lieutenant) to play in Major League Baseball.Szuminski, who also pitched for the Newport Gulls of the NECBL, was a 27th round draft pick in the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft by the Chicago Cubs, and was signed by Cubs' scout Tom Shafer. He was a Rule 5 Draft pick by the San Diego Padres in 2004 and earned a spot on the 25-man major league roster through a strong showing in spring training.

Is an American professional basketball player currently playing with the NBA's Dallas Mavericks. He

Is an American professional basketball player currently playing with the NBA's Dallas Mavericks. He plays shooting guard, although he also can play point guard. His nickname, "JET", derives from his initials.

Is an American actor and musician. Starring roles have included Rushmore, I ? Huckabees and The Darj

Is an American actor and musician. Starring roles have included Rushmore, I ? Huckabees and The Darjeeling Limited, the last of which he also had screenwriting credits. Schwartzman is currently in the band Coconut Records and he was also a member of the rock band Phantom Planet.Schwartzman is known for his roles in the films The Darjeeling Limited, Rushmore, Shopgirl, I ? Huckabees, Spun, and Slackers. Prior to acting, he was the drummer and a songwriter for the band Phantom Planet. Despite leaving the band for an acting career, he still composes music for some films. He appears in the music video for the rock remix of "It's All About the Benjamins" by Puff Daddy. He also contributed to Ben Lee's 2005 album Awake Is the New Sleep. In 2006, he starred in Marie Antoinette under the direction of his cousin, Sofia Coppola,

Is an American professional basketball player in the NBA who currently plays for the Dallas Maverick

Is an American professional basketball player in the NBA who currently plays for the Dallas Mavericks.