American Famous Boy Names with Letter J

A member of the United States Democratic Party, was the 37th Governor of Maryland in the United Stat

A member of the United States Democratic Party, was the 37th Governor of Maryland in the United States from 1876 to 1880.In 1875 he became the democratic nominee for Governor of Maryland, opposed by James Morrison Harris. He won by a majority vote of 10,0

Was an influential American post-war blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter born in Coahoma County

Was an influential American post-war blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter born in Coahoma County near Clarksdale, Mississippi. From a musical family, he was a cousin of Earl Hooker. John was also influenced by his stepfather, a local blues guitarist, who learned in Shreveport, Louisiana to play a droning, one-chord blues that was strikingly different from the Delta blues of the time. John developed a half-spoken style that was his trademark. Though similar to the early Delta blues, his music was rhythmically free. John Lee Hooker could be said to embody his own unique genre of the blues, often incorporating the boogie-woogie piano style and a driving rhythm into his masterful and idiosyncratic blues guitar and singing. His best known songs include "Boogie Chillen" (1948) and "Boom Boom" (1962).

(born January 27, 1947 in Wolf Point, Montana), is a former professional baseball player who played

(born January 27, 1947 in Wolf Point, Montana), is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues primarily as an outfielder from 1970-1985.

Was an American racecar driver. After his racing career he served a 15-year prison sentence for a va

Was an American racecar driver. After his racing career he served a 15-year prison sentence for a variety of crimes including drug trafficking and shooting a Federal witness. In 2001 he disappeared on his boat while being sought for questioning by officia

Is a former race car driver in CART and the Indy Racing League IndyCar Series and winner of the 1982

Is a former race car driver in CART and the Indy Racing League IndyCar Series and winner of the 1982 12 Hours of Sebring while co-driving with his father John Paul, Sr.

A five-time world boxing champion. He is nicknamed "Mi Vida Loca".

A five-time world boxing champion. He is nicknamed "Mi Vida Loca".

Was an American basketball player.Williamson played high school basketball at Wilbur Cross High Scho

Was an American basketball player.Williamson played high school basketball at Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven, Connecticut and played college basketball at New Mexico State University. He was a 6'2" guard. Williamson was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in the 6th round (10th pick) of the 1973 NBA draft but had other plans. While at Wilbur Cross HS Williamson played on the Connecticut state champion teams of 66-67,67-68 and was runner up to crosstown rival Hillhouse in 68-69,losing 76-71 in final.For his senior(69-70)year, Williamson led the nation in scoring with a gaudy 38.7 points per game average.His team was upset in a semi-final match that is still talked about, 105-103 to Bridgeport Central.Cross had destroyed Central in the 1968 title game by 40 points in a 123-82 pasting of a heralded Bridgeport,CT squad that boasted it would defeat the Govenors. Williamsons'team mates,Alex Scott 24 points, and Clint Davis 40 points, led the way in the romp for Cross' third consecutive title. Williamson chipped in 17,which was his average that year.He went on to team up with Scott and Davis at New Mexico State University where he averaged 27 points per game his sophomore and junior years.

Is an Emmy Award-winning and Golden Globe-nominated Colombian-American comedian, actor and producer.

Is an Emmy Award-winning and Golden Globe-nominated Colombian-American comedian, actor and producer.

Was a Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback.At 5' 11" and 160 pounds, he was not big, but he made a

Was a Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback.At 5' 11" and 160 pounds, he was not big, but he made a big impact on American football during the decade of the 1920s. He was particularly known for his drop kicks and punting. In 1924, he recorded a 50 yard drop-kicked field goal and in 1925 he had a record 4 drop-kicked field goals in a single game.

(September 23, 1895 - February 10, 1985) was a Major League Baseball outfielder. He batted and threw

(September 23, 1895 - February 10, 1985) was a Major League Baseball outfielder. He batted and threw right-handed.

Was a NASA astronaut. He was one of only 24 men to have flown to the Moon.Born in Denver, Colorado,

Was a NASA astronaut. He was one of only 24 men to have flown to the Moon.Born in Denver, Colorado, Swigert attended the Blessed Sacrament School, Regis Jesuit High School, and East High School. He graduated from the University of Colorado, where he played varsity football and earned a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering. He served with the U.S. Air Force from 1953-56. After completion of flight training at Nellis Air Force Base, he was assigned as a fighter pilot in Japan and Korea.

(born July 18, 1916, in Hastings, Nebraska – died June 1, 2003, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska) was a Ma

(born July 18, 1916, in Hastings, Nebraska – died June 1, 2003, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska) was a Major League Baseball outfielder and first baseman. He was an All-Star in 1946.

Was an American radio personality and television announcer, most notable for announcing 32 game show

Was an American radio personality and television announcer, most notable for announcing 32 game shows from Mark Goodson-Bill Todman productions, from the late 1950s through the mid 1980s.Born in Windom, Minnesota, while landing jobs at WIBA and KGDA in and nearby Madison, Wisconsin after 1928, Olson enrolled in pharmacy classes at the University of Minnesota. He also worked a string of odd jobs, from soda jerk to singer. His first network job on radio was in 1944, announcing the musical-game show, Ladies Be Seated, a stunt game like "Truth or Consequences" broadcast on the Blue Network; as late as 1956, Olson had a crack at another radio quiz, the short-lived Second Chance, somewhat similar to the earlier hit Queen for a Day in that this show, too, focused on guest contestants' tribulations, in this case a chance at rectifying a mistake or a loss in life.

Was an American jazz guitarist. He is generally considered one of the major jazz guitarists, emergin

Was an American jazz guitarist. He is generally considered one of the major jazz guitarists, emerging after such seminal figures as Django Reinhardt and Charlie Christian and influencing countless others, including Pat Martino and Pat Metheny.

Was a Liberal party member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was a professor and economist by car

Was a Liberal party member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was a professor and economist by career. Born in Seattle, Washington, United States, he represented the Ottawa Centre electoral district in Ontario which he first won in the 1979 federal election. He was re-elected there in 1980, but defeated in the 1984 election. Evans left federal politics after serving in the 31st and 32nd Canadian Parliaments.

Was an American bobsledder who competed in the early 1950s. He finished seventh in the two-man event

Was an American bobsledder who competed in the early 1950s. He finished seventh in the two-man event at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo.

(born May 14, 1925 in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is a former player and manager in Major League Basebal

(born May 14, 1925 in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is a former player and manager in Major League Basebal

Was a teacher, farmer, politician, and soldier.Barstow was a member of the Vermont Officers' Reunion

Was a teacher, farmer, politician, and soldier.Barstow was a member of the Vermont Officers' Reunion Society, the Grand Army of the Republic, and the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. He was an Episcopalian by religious preferences,

Was an American figure skater who competed in men's singles. He won the silver medal at the 1947 Uni

Was an American figure skater who competed in men's singles. He won the silver medal at the 1947 United States Figure Skating Championships and finished fourth at the 1948 Winter Olympics.

Is a former professional tennis player from the United States. He enjoyed most of his tennis success

Is a former professional tennis player from the United States. He enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career he won 7 ATP tour doubles titles and reached 4 ATP tour doubles finals. He also reached the quarterfinals of the

An American abstract expressionist painter who has worked in Paris since 1949.John Levee received a

An American abstract expressionist painter who has worked in Paris since 1949.John Levee received a master degree in philosophy from UCLA and became an aviator in the Second World War. After the war he decided to stay to work as a painter in Montparnasse. He studied art at the Art Center School in Los Angeles and at Academie Julian in Paris from 1949 to 1951.His early painting was inspired by the New York School of Abstract Expressionism, which included Franz Kline, Robert Motherwell, Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Ad Reinhardt, Willem de Kooning and Philip Guston, among others. After a period of hard-edge painting based on geometric abstraction in the 1960s, Levee returned to his more spontaneous Abstract Expressionism style, often using collage elements with loose brush work typical of lyrical abstraction.

Is an American retired professional basketball player who gained fame while playing at shooting guar

Is an American retired professional basketball player who gained fame while playing at shooting guard for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association in the 1990s. Starks was listed at 6'5" (1.95 m) and 190 lb (86 kg) during his NBA playing career.

Sometimes called "the American Hogarth" was America's first painter of genre scenes. Born in Germany

Sometimes called "the American Hogarth" was America's first painter of genre scenes. Born in Germany, he emigrated to Philadelphia in 1809 and soon became a member of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Initially influenced by Scotland's David Wilkie,

(born September 15, 1956 in Brooklyn, New York) was a Major League Baseball pitcher from 1977 to 198

(born September 15, 1956 in Brooklyn, New York) was a Major League Baseball pitcher from 1977 to 1986 for the New York Mets, New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, Baltimore Orioles, and Detroit Tigers. Pacella had such an unusual delivery that at times his cap would fall off after a pitch.

Was an American politician.He also served as city counselor of Cumberland in 1856 and 1857. He moved

Was an American politician.He also served as city counselor of Cumberland in 1856 and 1857. He moved to Baltimore in 1857, continued the practice of law, and also served as city solicitor of Baltimore from 1860 to 1862. He was a delegate to the State cons