American Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Was an Olympic weightlifter for the United States.

Was an Olympic weightlifter for the United States.

(born February 22, 1972 in Brooklyn, New York) is a Major League Baseball pitcher who last played fo

(born February 22, 1972 in Brooklyn, New York) is a Major League Baseball pitcher who last played for the Baltimore Orioles.

Is an American professional basketball player. He was the captain of the Minnesota Golden Gophers te

Is an American professional basketball player. He was the captain of the Minnesota Golden Gophers team that advanced to the 1997 NCAA Semi-Final.Selected by the New York Knicks with the 25th pick in the 1997 NBA Draft although he never played a game with them as he was traded, along with Dontae' Jones, Walter McCarty and Scott Brooks to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Chris Mills and two conditional second-round draft choices on October 22, 1997. Four months later, he was again traded, this time to the Toronto Raptors, alongside Chauncey Billups, Dee Brown and Roy Rogers, for Kenny Anderson, Zan Tabak and Popeye Jones. He signed as a free agent with the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 2004, appearing in 44 games over the course of the entire season. Thomas was claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Hawks in November 2005 from the Memphis Grizzlies and subsequently placed on waivers again on January 5, 2006. To complete the season he appeared in two games with the New Jersey Nets.

Is a former basketball player and coach. He was a star at Western Kentucky University in the 1950s,

Is a former basketball player and coach. He was a star at Western Kentucky University in the 1950s, where he was a 2-time All-American. A 6'4" forward, he was drafted by the Rochester Royals with the 7th pick of the 1954 NBA Draft. After a promising rookie season, he was drafted into the Army and missed the 1955-56 season. In a four-year NBA career, he played for the Royals (in both Rochester and Cincinnati), as well as for the Detroit Pistons. In his final year as a player (1958-59) he served as a player-coach; then coached the Cincinnati Royals for one additional season (1959-60) after retiring from playing. The Royals would eventually become the Sacramento Kings many years after his retirement.

Was an American football running back in the National Football League. He went to two Pro Bowls and

Was an American football running back in the National Football League. He went to two Pro Bowls and attended the University of Tennessee.

(September 30, 1904 - March 29, 1959) was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball for the New Y

(September 30, 1904 - March 29, 1959) was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, St. Louis Browns, Brooklyn Dodgers, and New York Giants.

Was a delegate to the United States House of Representatives from the Territory of Utah. Caine settl

Was a delegate to the United States House of Representatives from the Territory of Utah. Caine settled in the Territory of Utah in 1852 and taught school. He served as secretary of the Territorial council during the sessions of 1856, 1857, 1859, and 1860.

Was an American politician from Maryland.Chambers served on the Annapolis, Maryland City Council for

Was an American politician from Maryland.Chambers served on the Annapolis, Maryland City Council for fourteen years. In 1981, the city council named Chambers mayor of Annapolis and he became the first African American to served as Mayor of Annapolis.

J. T. Curtis was a productive writer on a variety of botanical subjects ranging from statistical eco

J. T. Curtis was a productive writer on a variety of botanical subjects ranging from statistical ecology and plant physiology to conservation and the study of orchids. As an ecologist he was known for his support of Henry Gleason’s individualistic hypothe

Was the Democratic mayor of the small city of Minden, the seat of Webster Parish in northwestern Lou

Was the Democratic mayor of the small city of Minden, the seat of Webster Parish in northwestern Louisiana, from 1946-1955. After scandal forced him from the mayor's office, he remained the chief of the Minden Volunteer Fire Department (1934–1971) and ser

Was a Congressional Representative from North Carolina.Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and served with t

Was a Congressional Representative from North Carolina.Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and served with that command until February 15, 1862, when he resigned; mustered in as captain of Company F, Fourth Indiana Cavalry, August 8, 1862; successively promoted t

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'3" (191 cm) 195 lb (89 kg) guard an

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'3" (191 cm) 195 lb (89 kg) guard and played collegiately at Georgetown University from 1976 to 1980.[1]Duren was selected with the 19th overall pick in the 1980 NBA Draft by the Utah Jazz. He played for the Jazz for two seasons before signing as a free agent for the Indiana Pacers[2] for 1982-83, his final NBA season.

Was a male tennis player from the United States.

Was a male tennis player from the United States.

Was an American humorist, essayist, and columnist who wrote a column for the Christian Science Monit

Was an American humorist, essayist, and columnist who wrote a column for the Christian Science Monitor for over sixty years from a farm in Maine. He was published in most major American newspapers and magazines and wrote thirty books.Gould was born in Brighton, Massachusetts to Franklin Farrar Gould and Hilda Dobson Jenkins. After his birth the family moved to Medford, Massachusetts. When Gould was ten years old his family, which then included three children, moved to Freeport, Maine. Gould was responsible for farm chores before and after school, but his father stressed the importance of his education. His family subscribed to The Youth's Companion, the Rural New Yorker and The Boston Post, all of which published materials submitted by the young writer.

(born September 13, 1954) is a former Major League Baseball player. His first MLB appearance was wit

(born September 13, 1954) is a former Major League Baseball player. His first MLB appearance was with the California Angels on September 26, 1979

(May 5, 1867

(May 5, 1867

(born December 11, 1930 in South Amboy, New Jersey) is a former backup second baseman in Major Leagu

(born December 11, 1930 in South Amboy, New Jersey) is a former backup second baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (

Is an American independent film director and screenwriter who frequently plays small roles in his ow

Is an American independent film director and screenwriter who frequently plays small roles in his own and other indie films. Sayles was born in Schenectady, New York, the son of Mary (née Rausch), a teacher, and Donald John Sayles, a school administrator. He was raised Catholic and took to labeling himself "a Catholic atheist". Both of Sayles' parents were of half Irish descent.

Is a former American competitive sailor and Olympic bronze medalist.

Is a former American competitive sailor and Olympic bronze medalist.

Is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA, actor and talk show host.At 6'11" (

Is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA, actor and talk show host.At 6'11" (2.11 m), Salley played both power forward and center for the Detroit Pistons, Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors, Chicago Bulls, Panathinaikos BC and Los Angeles Lakers. He gained the nickname "Spider" for his in-your-face style of guarding his opponent. Salley is also the first player in NBA history to play on three different championship-winning franchises; Robert Horry joined him in this exclusive club in 2005.

Was a decorated American war veteran, and a son of Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton. He was the chairman

Was a decorated American war veteran, and a son of Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton. He was the chairman of True North Partners, a venture capital firm.

Is a former Major League Baseball player. He played two games at first base for the Detroit Tigers i

Is a former Major League Baseball player. He played two games at first base for the Detroit Tigers in 1971, going 2-for-4 at the plate.

Is an American former basketball coach for the Georgetown University Hoyas. He is now a professional

Is an American former basketball coach for the Georgetown University Hoyas. He is now a professional radio and TV sports commentator. In 1984, he became the first African American head coach to win the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship when Georgetown defeated the University of Houston 84-75.

Was an American Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 1st congressional district

Was an American Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1859 to 1863.Nixon was elected as a Republican to the Thirty-sixth and Thirty-seventh Congresses, servin

Is an American former basketball coach for the Georgetown University Hoyas. He is now a professional

Is an American former basketball coach for the Georgetown University Hoyas. He is now a professional radio and TV sports commentator. In 1984, he became the first African American head coach to win the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship when Georgetown defeated the University of Houston 84-75.