American Famous Names Starting with Letter J

(September 21, 1921

(September 21, 1921

Banker, athlete, author, won bronze medal for sailing in the 1964 Summer Olympics. After winning nat

Banker, athlete, author, won bronze medal for sailing in the 1964 Summer Olympics. After winning national titles in sailing in 1951 and 1955, he with two teammates, won the bronze medal in the 5.5 Meter class for Sailing in the 1964 Summer Olympics, held

Is a retired American professional basketball player.A 6'6" forward/center from the University of Sa

Is a retired American professional basketball player.A 6'6" forward/center from the University of San Francisco, McNamee played two seasons (1950-1952) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Rochester Royals and Baltimore Bullets. He averaged 2.4 points per game in his career and won a league championship with Rochester in 1951.

Born December 8, 1960 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania) was a backup catcher for the Houston Astros and

Born December 8, 1960 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania) was a backup catcher for the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves. He was the eighth overall pick in the 1979 draft. He is currently the bullpen coach for the Kansas City Royals.

(born May 25, 1950 in Long Branch, New Jersey) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher from 1974 t

(born May 25, 1950 in Long Branch, New Jersey) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher from 1974 to 1986

Was an aviation pioneer, inventor, professor at Santa Clara College.On August 28, 1883 he made the f

Was an aviation pioneer, inventor, professor at Santa Clara College.On August 28, 1883 he made the first manned, controlled, heavier-than-air flights of the United States, in the Otay Mesa area of San Diego, California (after European pioneers such as George Cayley's coachman in 1853, or Jean-Marie Le Bris in 1856). Later, in 1905, Montgomery's pilot Daniel Maloney made a series of remarkable flights in the vicinity of Aptos and Santa Clara using tandem wing Montgomery gliders launched from balloons. These flights demonstrated the controllability of the Montgomery design and were the highest flights achieved by man to date. John Montgomery was issued U.S. Patent #831,

(July 14, 1908 - January 14, 1970), nicknamed "Fordham Johnny", "Fireman" and "Grandma", was a hugel

(July 14, 1908 - January 14, 1970), nicknamed "Fordham Johnny", "Fireman" and "Grandma", was a hugely successful American right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball (1932, 1934-43, 1946-47) who later became a front office executive in the game.

(February 5, 1873 - June 10, 1933) was a reserve infielder/outfielder in Major League Baseball.

(February 5, 1873 - June 10, 1933) was a reserve infielder/outfielder in Major League Baseball.

(born April 22, 1938 in Teaneck, New Jersey) is a former Major League Baseball catcher. He was signe

(born April 22, 1938 in Teaneck, New Jersey) is a former Major League Baseball catcher. He was signed by the New York Giants as an amateur free agent before the 1957 season, and played for the San Francisco Giants (1961-1962), Baltimore Orioles (1963-1965), and Washington Senators (1966-1967).

Was the president of the AFL-CIO from 1995 to 2009, and at one point a prominent member of the Democ

Was the president of the AFL-CIO from 1995 to 2009, and at one point a prominent member of the Democratic Socialists of America. In 1976, John Sweeney was elected president of Local 32B. He resigned his position as contract director. In 1980, Sweeney was

Was an American football linebacker. At Texas A&M University, Tracey held school records for most re

Was an American football linebacker. At Texas A&M University, Tracey held school records for most receptions and most yards receiving. Another "NFL Reject", when he joined the American Football League's Buffalo Bills in 1962, Lou Saban liked his speed and agility, and used him at linebacker,

Is an Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe Award-winning American actor, dancer, and singer, bes

Is an Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe Award-winning American actor, dancer, and singer, best known for his leading roles in films such as Saturday Night Fever, Grease, Pulp Fiction, and Hairspray.

Is a Canadian sprint canoer who competed from the late 1960s to the later 1970s. Competing in three

Is a Canadian sprint canoer who competed from the late 1960s to the later 1970s. Competing in three Summer Olympics, he won the silver medal in the C-1 500 m event at Montreal in 1976.

(born February 25, 1979 in Tulare, California is a Major League Baseball player who is currently a f

(born February 25, 1979 in Tulare, California is a Major League Baseball player who is currently a free agent. He is a shortstop/second baseman and bats and throws right-handed.

Was the second mayor of Louisville, Kentucky. His term of office extends from 1834 - 1836. He was bo

Was the second mayor of Louisville, Kentucky. His term of office extends from 1834 - 1836. He was born in Louisville, the son of a pioneer who came to Louisville in 1783 and settled on a lot at the corner of Sixth and Main streets. Joyes studied law and w

Is a Canadian soccer player who currently plays for North York Astros in the Canadian Soccer League.

Is a Canadian soccer player who currently plays for North York Astros in the Canadian Soccer League. Jung began his professional career with the Serbian White Eagles in 2009. During his short tenure with the club he faced stiff competition with already well established strikers, which caused Jung difficulty gaining sufficient playing time. Midway through the CSL 2009 season Jung was transferred to the North York Astros.

Is a retired boxer from Canada, who competed for his native country at the 1984 Summer Olympics in L

Is a retired boxer from Canada, who competed for his native country at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. There he was defeated in the third round of the men's lightweight (– 60 kg) division by West Germany's Reiner Gies.

Is the bullpen coach for the Seattle Mariners. He has been a Major League Baseball pitcher who speci

Is the bullpen coach for the Seattle Mariners. He has been a Major League Baseball pitcher who specialized as a closer for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Montreal Expos, New York Yankees, and Texas Rangers.Wetteland was signed by the Dodgers as their second choice in the June 1985 amateur draft (Secondary Phase). He was later claimed by the Detroit Tigers in December 1989 as a Rule 5 Draft pick, but was soon returned to the Dodgers. While playing in the Pacific Coast League, he garnered notice by earning 20 saves in 20 chances. He made his major league debut on May 31, 1989. After struggling with his first five starts in 1990, Wetteland asked to be switched to the bullpen, and became a full-time closer in 1992.

Was an American lawyer, banker and Republican Party politician from Elizabeth, New Jersey. He repres

Was an American lawyer, banker and Republican Party politician from Elizabeth, New Jersey. He represented New Jersey in the U.S. Senate from 1899 to 1911 and served two separate terms in the United States House of Representatives, from 1883 to 1885, and f

Was a Canadian author, barrister, and solicitor. He was a member of the Canadian Liberal Party, a we

Was a Canadian author, barrister, and solicitor. He was a member of the Canadian Liberal Party, a well-known tax lawyer in Windsor, and a law partner of Paul Martin, Sr., who was the father of Prime Minister Paul Martin.

(born on November 1, 1984) is an amateur golfer

(born on November 1, 1984) is an amateur golfer

Was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.Tarbox was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-fourth Co

Was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.Tarbox was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-fourth Congress (March 4, 1875-March 3, 1877). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1876 to the Forty-fifth Congress.

Is a former Canadian international soccer player. He played for the Toronto Blizzard during this tim

Is a former Canadian international soccer player. He played for the Toronto Blizzard during this time. He played collegiately for the Toronto Varsity Blues. John Fitzgerald also played reserve football in England for in 1987 for both Brentford F.C. and Crystal Palace. Fitzgerald played for Canada at the 1987 FIFA World Youth Championship and made his senior debut for Canada in a February 1988 friendly match against Bermuda. He earned a total of 12 caps, scoring no goals. He has also represented Canada at the inaugural 1989 FIFA Futsal World Championship.

Is an Olympic cyclist from the United States, who set a land speed record of 152.2 miles per hour (2

Is an Olympic cyclist from the United States, who set a land speed record of 152.2 miles per hour (245 km/h) while motor-pacing on a pedal bicycle on July 20, 1985 on Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats.