American Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Is a horse trainer in the Harness Racing Hall of Fame. He began in 1893 as a second trainer for Budd

Is a horse trainer in the Harness Racing Hall of Fame. He began in 1893 as a second trainer for Budd Doble. Later, as an independent trainer, he had success with the "Iron Horse" Joe Patchen, sire of Dan Patch, as well as Anaconda. As a breeder, he bred K

Was an American boxer who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics. In 1932 he was eliminated in the qua

Was an American boxer who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics. In 1932 he was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the featherweight class after losing his fight to the upcoming bronze medalist Allan Carlsson.

Is an American professional wrestler best known for his appearances in World Wrestling Entertainment

Is an American professional wrestler best known for his appearances in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) as Spirit Squad member Johnny on the Raw brand in 2006. Jeter was trained by professional wrestler Nick Dinsmore, and made his wrestling debut in 20

Was a featherweight boxer in the early part of the 20th century. He held the featherweight title fro

Was a featherweight boxer in the early part of the 20th century. He held the featherweight title from 1912 to 1923, the longest period in the division's history. He was the second longest world title holder in boxing history, behind only Joe Louis. In 191

Is an American speed skater who competed in the 1948 Winter Olympics, in the 1952 Winter Olympics, a

Is an American speed skater who competed in the 1948 Winter Olympics, in the 1952 Winter Olympics, and in the 1956 Winter Olympics.

Was a black French singer and banjo player who lived in New Orleans, Louisiana. He came to New Orlea

Was a black French singer and banjo player who lived in New Orleans, Louisiana. He came to New Orleans from the French West Indies in the 1820s.[1] One of his influences was Old Corn Meal, a street vendor who had gained fame as a singer and dancer at the

Was a Canadian thoroughbred horse racing jockey. A founding member of the Jockeys' Guild in 1940, Po

Was a Canadian thoroughbred horse racing jockey. A founding member of the Jockeys' Guild in 1940, Pollard rode at racetracks in the United States and is best known for riding Seabiscuit.

Was an American ice hockey player who competed in the 1924 Winter Olympics.He was a member of the Am

Was an American ice hockey player who competed in the 1924 Winter Olympics.He was a member of the American ice hockey team, which won the silver medal. He died in Arlington, Massachusetts.

Was better known, was a colorful, hard punching, American light heavyweight boxer. Fox fought from 1

Was better known, was a colorful, hard punching, American light heavyweight boxer. Fox fought from 1928 to 1950. Fox also fought and knocked out in two rounds former middleweight champion Bob Olin, and he knocked out Lou Brouillard in seven. He was kayoed

Was an American prizefighter and Olympic boxer, who briefly held the World Boxing Association heavyw

Was an American prizefighter and Olympic boxer, who briefly held the World Boxing Association heavyweight title from 1979 to 1980. Tate lost in the finals of the 1975 National Golden Gloves to Emory Chapman. He lost in the quarterfinals the next year in a

Is a dedicated political conservative, was a radio announcer, advertising writer, mayor of Phoenix,

Is a dedicated political conservative, was a radio announcer, advertising writer, mayor of Phoenix, and the 13th governor of Arizona. Elected governor in 1966, he served until 1975 and was the first governor chosen for a four-year term.

Was an American planter and politician from Mispillion Hundred, in Kent County, Delaware, west of Mi

Was an American planter and politician from Mispillion Hundred, in Kent County, Delaware, west of Milford. He served in the Delaware General Assembly and as President of Delaware. Davis was a member of the local militia during the American Revolution and

Was a United States Air Force fighter pilot and military strategist of the late 20th century, whose

Was a United States Air Force fighter pilot and military strategist of the late 20th century, whose theories have been highly influential in the military and in business.

Was a Canadian sailor best known for sailing around the world in a modified dug-out canoe he named T

Was a Canadian sailor best known for sailing around the world in a modified dug-out canoe he named Tilikum (boat) ("Friend" in Chinook jargon). He started in 1901 with his friend Norman Luxton and ending alone in 1904. He chronicled this and other notable

Is an American politician who served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1971 to 1999

Is an American politician who served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1971 to 1999.

Was a Republican State Senator from District 33 in the U.S. state of Maryland.John A. Cade was first

Was a Republican State Senator from District 33 in the U.S. state of Maryland.John A. Cade was first elected to office in 1975 to represent District 33, which covers a portion of Anne Arundel County, Maryland. He had little difficulty getting reelected as

Is an American chess player from Auburn, Massachusetts, best known for winning the Massachusetts sta

Is an American chess player from Auburn, Massachusetts, best known for winning the Massachusetts state championship over 17 times between 1948 and 1985 [1], as well as the US Senior Championship [2]. Though Curdo never attained the rank of Grandmaster or International Master, he has been known for over 50 years as one of the strongest players in New England, with victories over Grandmasters Pal Benko, Robert Byrne, and Arthur Bisguier, among many others.

Is an American politician and attorney from Maryland. As a Democrat, Giannetti was elected to the Ma

Is an American politician and attorney from Maryland. As a Democrat, Giannetti was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 1998 for District 13B and served from 1999 to 2003. In 2002 he was elected into the State Senate for District 21, which covers

Is a former member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.He was first elected to represent th

Is a former member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.He was first elected to represent the 150th legislative district as a Republican in 1990. During his tenure, he frequently clashed with the Republican leadership in the House Republican Caucu

Is a former American Democrat Party politician from New Jersey, who served in the New Jersey Senate

Is a former American Democrat Party politician from New Jersey, who served in the New Jersey Senate representing the 19th District from 1981 to 2001, where he represented the 17th Legislative District, and was Senate President from 1990 to 1992. He was al

Was an American Democratic Party politician who served in the New Jersey Senate for 22 years, where

Was an American Democratic Party politician who served in the New Jersey Senate for 22 years, where he represented the 17th legislative District, and as Mayor of New Brunswick, New Jersey from 1951 to 1955. From 1935 to 1941 he served as police recorder o

Is an American thoroughbred horse trainer and owner who was inducted in the National Museum of Racin

Is an American thoroughbred horse trainer and owner who was inducted in the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1972. As a trainer, Nerud first drew national attention in 1956 after prepping Switch On to win the Palm Beach and McLennan Handicaps

Is a retired American professional basketball player.A 6'3" forward from Hamline University, Norland

Is a retired American professional basketball player.A 6'3" forward from Hamline University, Norlander played five seasons (1946-1951) in the Basketball Association of America (later National Basketball Association) as a member of the Washington Capitols. He averaged 8.3 points per game in his career.

Is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. He recently began his

Is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. He recently began his second full term in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Maryland's District 6 in Baltimore County. Olszewski, after serving as a member of the Wa

Is an American Republican Party politician who served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1980 t

Is an American Republican Party politician who served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1980 to 1998, where he represented the 6th Legislative District. Rocco also served as mayor of Cherry Hill, New Jersey.Rocco served as mayor of Cherry Hill from