American Famous Names Starting with Letter J

(August 30, 1916 in Greeley, Colorado - August 27, 1985 in Newport Beach, California), is a former p

(August 30, 1916 in Greeley, Colorado - August 27, 1985 in Newport Beach, California), is a former professional baseball player who played outfield in the Major Leagues from 1941-1954. He would play for the New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies, and Pittsburgh Pirates.

Is a former NFL linebacker in American football. He played football for Kent State, winning two All-

Is a former NFL linebacker in American football. He played football for Kent State, winning two All-Mid-American Conference linebacker honors. He won four Super Bowls in his 11 year career with the Pittsburgh Steelers and is recognized as one of the best middle linebackers in the history of the NFL.

Was a National Hockey League player and the first U.S. citizen to have his name engraved on the Stan

Was a National Hockey League player and the first U.S. citizen to have his name engraved on the Stanley Cup.

(born on June 11, 1967 in Bronx, New York) is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played f

(born on June 11, 1967 in Bronx, New York) is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for two different teams between 1992 and 1996. Listed at 6' 4", 210 lb., Doherty batted and threw right-handed.

Was the founder of the Johnson Publishing Company, an international media and cosmetics empire headq

Was the founder of the Johnson Publishing Company, an international media and cosmetics empire headquartered in Chicago, Illinois that includes Ebony, and Jet magazines, Fashion Fair Cosmetics and EBONY Fashion Fair. Johnson was the first black person to appear on the Forbes 400 Rich List, and had a fortune estimated at close to $500 million.

He penned the book Best Business Practices for Photographers, and photo-illustrated three books by t

He penned the book Best Business Practices for Photographers, and photo-illustrated three books by the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of the American Indian: Meet Naiche, Meet Mindy, and Meet Lydia.He graduated from Encinal High School in Alame

(born on June 13, 1952) is an American professional golfer

(born on June 13, 1952) is an American professional golfer

Was an American Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 2nd congressional district

Was an American Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 2nd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1881 to 1885. Brewer was the great-great-great grandson of John Hart, a signer of the United States Decl

Was an American medical doctor in Battle Creek, Michigan, who ran a sanitarium using holistic method

Was an American medical doctor in Battle Creek, Michigan, who ran a sanitarium using holistic methods, with a particular focus on nutrition, enemas, and exercise. Kellogg was an advocate of vegetarianism and is best known for the invention of the corn flakes breakfast cereal with his brother, Will Keith Kellogg.[1] Kellogg was a Seventh-day Adventist until mid-life and gained fame while operating the Battle Creek Sanitarium, which he ran on the church's health principles. Adventists believe in a vegetarian diet, abstinence from alcohol and tobacco, and a regimen of exercise, which Kellogg followed, among other things. He is remembered as an advocate of vegetarianism,[3] and wrote in favor of it,

American physicist. Born in Middletown, Connecticut the son of mathematician Edward Burr Van Vleck a

American physicist. Born in Middletown, Connecticut the son of mathematician Edward Burr Van Vleck and grandson of astronomer John Monroe Van Vleck, he grew up in Madison, Wisconsin,

Is a former basketball player from Canada, who played for Canada men's national basketball team. He

Is a former basketball player from Canada, who played for Canada men's national basketball team. He is a two-time Olympian (1984 and 1988).

Was a Wisconsin pioneer and politician.Hawkins served as judge in the Michigan Territory and later t

Was a Wisconsin pioneer and politician.Hawkins served as judge in the Michigan Territory and later the Wisconsin Territory. He also served in the Wisconsin Territorial Legislature, the 1847-1848 Wisconsin State Constitution Convention, and was a captain i

Was a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I-A college football coach from 1962 to 1998

Was a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I-A college football coach from 1962 to 1998 at SMU, North Texas, and the University of Iowa. He compiled a record of 232 wins, 178 losses, and 10 ties during his 37 year career as a head coach and has been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Was an American defensive lineman in the National Football League who played for four teams from 195

Was an American defensive lineman in the National Football League who played for four teams from 1958 to 1968. He later served as sheriff of Wake County, North Carolina from 1978 to 2002, becoming the first African American sheriff in North Carolina since the Reconstruction era.[

Was an American defensive lineman in the National Football League who played for four teams from 195

Was an American defensive lineman in the National Football League who played for four teams from 1958 to 1968. He later served as sheriff of Wake County, North Carolina from 1978 to 2002, becoming the first African American sheriff in North Carolina since the Reconstruction era.[1]Baker was the son of John H. Baker, Sr., the city's first African American police officer, who at one time served as sergeant-at-arms for the city council.[1] The Younger Baker attended Raleigh's Washington and Ligon High Schools and North Carolina Central University (where he was a teammate of Herman Boone),

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'2" guard from Indiana State University, Haz

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'2" guard from Indiana State University, Hazen played one season (1948-1949) in the Basketball Association of America as a member of the Boston Celtics. He averaged 3.0 points per game and 0.5 assists per game.

(born October 27, 1866 in Cairo, Illinois; died March 16, 1899 in St.Louis, Missouri) was a pitcher

(born October 27, 1866 in Cairo, Illinois; died March 16, 1899 in St.Louis, Missouri) was a pitcher for Major League Baseball in the 19th century.

Is an American actor.Heard was born in Washington, D.C., the son of John and Helen Heard. He attende

Is an American actor.Heard was born in Washington, D.C., the son of John and Helen Heard. He attended Gonzaga College High School, then went on to graduate from Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Is an American professional wrestler of Austrian descent, better known simply as Heidenreich. He is

Is an American professional wrestler of Austrian descent, better known simply as Heidenreich. He is currently working for various independent wrestling promotions, including Nu-Wrestling Evolution and One Pro Wrestling. He is best known for his tenure wit

Was an American dentist, gambler and gunfighter of the American Old West, who is usually remembered

Was an American dentist, gambler and gunfighter of the American Old West, who is usually remembered for his friendship with Wyatt Earp and his involvement in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

Is an American professional golfer.Isenhour is currently a member of the Nationwide Tour, in which h

Is an American professional golfer.Isenhour is currently a member of the Nationwide Tour, in which he also played in 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006 and 2008. He was a member of the PGA Tour in 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005 and 2007.

Was an American blues singer and guitarist. He was born William George Tucker[2] in Henning, Tenness

Was an American blues singer and guitarist. He was born William George Tucker[2] in Henning, Tennessee,[1] and changed his name with the commencement of his recording career to reflect his favourite folk song, "The Ballad of John Henry".

Was an American Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 5th congressional district

Was an American Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 5th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1918 to 1919.He was a member of the Rhode Island Militia in 1870 and 1871. Capstick moved to Montville,

Was an Olympic superheavyweight weightlifter for the United States. John won gold at the 1948 and 19

Was an Olympic superheavyweight weightlifter for the United States. John won gold at the 1948 and 1952 summer Olympic Games, as well as 6 World Weightlifting Championships and 12 national championships. He was unbeaten from 1938 to 1953.

(April 7, 1874 - January 14, 1959) was an American first baseman and manager in Major League Basebal

(April 7, 1874 - January 14, 1959) was an American first baseman and manager in Major League Baseball. Ganzel batted and threw right-handed.