American Famous Names Starting with Letter J

(December 28, 1949 - January 4, 2000), also nicknamed "The Hammer," was an American first baseman an

(December 28, 1949 - January 4, 2000), also nicknamed "The Hammer," was an American first baseman and left fielder in Major League Baseball who played

Was an American businessman widely known as the "Lottery King" and a prominent figure in the sport o

Was an American businessman widely known as the "Lottery King" and a prominent figure in the sport of Thoroughbred horse racing. A native of New Jersey, he benefited from a large inheritance and added substantially to his fortune through a majority intere

Was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched in six games for Brooklyn Robins in the 1917 & 19

Was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched in six games for Brooklyn Robins in the 1917 & 1918 seasons and then in fifteen games for the Chicago White Sox in 1921-1922.

Is a contemporary American lyric tenor known for his light, clear and appealing voice. A consumate p

Is a contemporary American lyric tenor known for his light, clear and appealing voice. A consumate performer in concerts, recitals, and operas, Aler is particularly admired for his interpretations of the works of Mozart, Rossini, Donizetti, Bellini, and Handel.

(born August 6, 1945 in Toms River, New Jersey) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed start

(born August 6, 1945 in Toms River, New Jersey) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher from 1968 until 1979.

(November 1, 1859 - January 3, 1943) was a 19th century Major League Baseball player. He was the las

(November 1, 1859 - January 3, 1943) was a 19th century Major League Baseball player. He was the last second baseman to play without a glove.

Was a politician and civil engineer from Alberta, Canada.John was appointed to the Canadian Senate o

Was a politician and civil engineer from Alberta, Canada.John was appointed to the Canadian Senate on January 15, 1959 on the advice of John Diefenbaker. He retired from the Senate on October 2, 1965.

Was an American gymnast and track and field athlete who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.

Was an American gymnast and track and field athlete who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.

Was a Canadian amateur football (soccer) player who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.. Fraser wa

Was a Canadian amateur football (soccer) player who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.. Fraser was born in Hamilton, Ontario. In 1904 he was member of the Galt F.C. team, which won the gold medal in the football tournament. He played one match as a midfielder.

Was a professional baseball and basketball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1939-

Was a professional baseball and basketball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1939-1946. He played for the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates. He played for the NBA's Syracuse Nationals[1] in the 1946-47 season.[2]

Born on March 18, 1945) is an American professional golfer

Born on March 18, 1945) is an American professional golfer

Was a Canadian poet, physician, author, artist and soldier during World War I and a surgeon during t

Was a Canadian poet, physician, author, artist and soldier during World War I and a surgeon during the battle of Ypres. He is best known for writing the famous war memorial poem In Flanders Fields.

Was a farmer and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented King's County in the Nova S

Was a farmer and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented King's County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1920 to 1925 as a Liberal member. McDonald sat for King's division in the Senate of Canada from 1945 to 1962. He was born in Upper Dyke Village, Nova Scotia, the son of Andrew S. McDonald and Clara Kidston. McDonald was educated at the Kentville Academy and Acadia University. In 1912, he married Marguerite Taylor. McDonald was minister without portfolio from 1923 to 1925 and Minister of Agriculture from 1933 to 1945 in the province's Executive Council. He was defeated when he ran for reelection to the provincial assembly in 1925. McDonald died in office at the age of 72.

Was a Conservative member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was born in Beauharnois, Quebec and b

Was a Conservative member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was born in Beauharnois, Quebec and became a lawyer.He was first elected to Parliament at the St. Ann riding in the 1930 general election after unsuccessful campaigns at the Châteauguay—Huntingdon riding in 1925 and 1926. After serving only one term in the House of Commons, Sullivan did not seek re-election in 1935.

Is an African American author, journalist and academic.

Is an African American author, journalist and academic.

Was a Canadian folk singer, known as "The Godfather of Celtic Music" in Canada.[1] He was noted for

Was a Canadian folk singer, known as "The Godfather of Celtic Music" in Canada.[1] He was noted for performing traditional music on his twelve string guitar. John Allan released his first album in 1968. He has released 10 albums and was featured on nation

Is a former American football left guard who played for the New England Patriots (1973–1985) in th

Is a former American football left guard who played for the New England Patriots (1973–1985) in the National Football League. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1991, and Sports Illustrated dubbed him, on its August 3, 1981 cover, "The Best Offensive Lineman of All Time

Is an Oscar-nominated American actor who has appeared in numerous films and television shows, but is

Is an Oscar-nominated American actor who has appeared in numerous films and television shows, but is best known for the role of Gomez Addams on The Addams Family and similarly eccentric comedic characters.

Was a provincial level politician in Alberta, Canada.John was first elected as an original member of

Was a provincial level politician in Alberta, Canada.John was first elected as an original member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for the electoral district of Stony Plain in the Alberta general election, 1905 for the Alberta Liberal Party defeating Dan Bronx of the Conservatives and future Conservative MLA Conrad Weidenhammer who ran as an Independent. He served the Alberta Liberal Party as a back bencher.

Was a Major League Baseball player for the 1966 New York Yankees and 1969 Los Angeles Dodgers. He is

Was a Major League Baseball player for the 1966 New York Yankees and 1969 Los Angeles Dodgers. He is made famous by the fact he is one of only two players to hit a home run in his first and last major league at-bats. The other is Paul Gillespie. Miller's first and last major league at-bat home runs were the only two home runs he hit in his career.

Was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, and brother of Thomas Sterling.Sterling was elected as a Re

Was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, and brother of Thomas Sterling.Sterling was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-eighth through Sixty-second Congresses (March 4, 1903–March 3, 1913). He was one of the managers appointed by the House of Representa

Was an American historian, politician, soldier, physician, and lawyer

Was an American historian, politician, soldier, physician, and lawyer

Is an American cyclist who entered into international cycling competition in the 1960s. He was one o

Is an American cyclist who entered into international cycling competition in the 1960s. He was one of the strongest competitive cyclists in the United States in the early 1970s, winning the United States National Road Race Championships in 1974.

Was an American poet, born in McAlester, Oklahoma. He was a major figure in American poetry in the s

Was an American poet, born in McAlester, Oklahoma. He was a major figure in American poetry in the second half of the 20th century and often considered one of the founders of the Confessional school of poetry. He was the author of The Dream Songs, which are playful, witty, and morbid. Berryman committed suicide in 1972.

(September 5, 1911 in New York, New York - August 23, 1997 in Westwood, New Jersey), is a former pro

(September 5, 1911 in New York, New York - August 23, 1997 in Westwood, New Jersey), is a former professional baseball player who played first base in the Major Leagues from 1936-1942. He would play for the New York Yankees, Boston Braves, and Brooklyn Dodgers.