American Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Is a retired professional wrestler better known as Johnny Valiant. He competed in the World Wide Wre

Is a retired professional wrestler better known as Johnny Valiant. He competed in the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF), which became the World Wrestling Federation during his time with the promotion. where he won the World Tag Team Championship two

Is a chess International Master and author.Watson is best known as a chess author, and has written m

Is a chess International Master and author.Watson is best known as a chess author, and has written more than thirty books on many aspects of chess.

Was an American football player. He played for the Chicago Bears throughout his 12-year NFL career.

Was an American football player. He played for the Chicago Bears throughout his 12-year NFL career. He was known as one of the top kick blockers in the league due to his height. Williams stood at 6 feet 7 inches.He currently is a volunteer football coach at Concordia University Chicago in River Forest, Illinois.Massive 6'7", 330-pound James Williams was signed as a free agent by Bill Tobin after the 1991 draft. Williams played defensive tackle on a 0-11 team at Cheyney State, and was hungry for more success in the pros. Williams worked his way into the defensive line rotation his rookie season, substituting for Steve McMichael and William Perry when needed. The huge rookie blocked a field goal at Buffalo,

Was an American painter, stained glass window maker, decorator, and writer.La Farge's inquiring mind

Was an American painter, stained glass window maker, decorator, and writer.La Farge's inquiring mind led him to experiment with color problems, especially in the medium of stained glass. He succeeded not only in rivaling the gorgeousness of the medieval w

Was a Minnesota legislator and the 14th Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota. He was born in Bradford Co

Was a Minnesota legislator and the 14th Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota. He was born in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. Although much is not known about his early education, he attended Ann Arbor Law School, graduating in 1861. In 1862, he was elected Cou

Was a native of Philadelphia, a tinsmith and the patentee of the metal screw-on lid for fruit jars t

Was a native of Philadelphia, a tinsmith and the patentee of the metal screw-on lid for fruit jars that have come to be known as Mason jars. Many such jars were printed with the line "Mason's Patent Nov 30th 1858".[1] He also invented the first screw top salt shaker in 1858.United States patent 22,186, dated November 30, 1858, is primarily on the use of exterior threads in the jar and a corresponding metal cap. Later patents such as 102,913 improved upon this in various ways such as the addition of rubber rings.

Was an American politician and jurist in the state of Oregon. He served as the 22nd Chief Justice of

Was an American politician and jurist in the state of Oregon. He served as the 22nd Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court. Overall he was on Oregon’s highest court from 1921 to 1942 serving as chief justice three times. A native of New Hampshire, he s

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'6" guard, Laskowski played basketball at In

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'6" guard, Laskowski played basketball at Indiana University from 1972 to 1975. He averaged 10.8 points per game and 3.8 rebounds per game in three seasons as his team's sixth man, earning him the nickname "Super-Sub."[1] In 1975 he was selected by the Chicago Bulls in the second round of the National Basketball Association Draft. He played two seasons with the Bulls, averaging 7.1 points and 2.4 rebounds.[2]

Is an executive with World Wrestling Entertainment. He was previously a professional wrestler known

Is an executive with World Wrestling Entertainment. He was previously a professional wrestler known as Johnny Ace, and is credited as the inventor of the "Ace Crusher" maneuver. He is also the brother of Joe Laurinaitis (Road Warrior Animal; one half of t

Is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He played four seasons in the major leagues between 19

Is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He played four seasons in the major leagues between 1984 and 1988.Christensen's numbers tailed off considerably in 1985; he batted only .212 with the Tidewater Tides, and .186 with the Mets. Following the season, the Mets traded Christensen to the Boston Red Sox along with Calvin Schiraldi, Wes Gardner and La Schelle Tarver for Bob Ojeda, Tom McCarthy, John Mitchell and Chris Bayer. After spending all of 1986 with the International League's Pawtucket Red Sox, he was sent as the player to be named later in the deal that netted Boston Dave Henderson and Spike Owen from the Seattle Mariners.

Was an American boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.

Was an American boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.

Was the most important American entomologist of the 19th century, responsible for naming and describ

Was the most important American entomologist of the 19th century, responsible for naming and describing approximately half of the insect taxa known in the United States during his lifetime[1], including some 5,000 species of beetles.

The first heavyweight champion of bare-knuckle boxing from February 7, 1882 to 1892.

The first heavyweight champion of bare-knuckle boxing from February 7, 1882 to 1892.

(born on July 18, 1960) is an American professional golfer.

(born on July 18, 1960) is an American professional golfer.

Is an American boxer who competed in the Light Middleweight (71 kg) category. He won an Olympic bron

Is an American boxer who competed in the Light Middleweight (71 kg) category. He won an Olympic bronze medal in 1968. Known as "The Mad" Baldwin, he turned pro in 1970 and lost a decision to Marvin Hagler in 1975. In 1977 he took on Rocky Mosley Jr in the

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.