American Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Is a Canadian sprint canoer who competed in the early 1960s. He was eliminated in the repechage roun

Is a Canadian sprint canoer who competed in the early 1960s. He was eliminated in the repechage round of the C-2 1000 m event at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome.

(November 17, 1907 – March 3, 1991) was a golf

(November 17, 1907 – March 3, 1991) was a golf

(born September 18, 1977 in Elmhurst, Illinois) is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the San Di

(born September 18, 1977 in Elmhurst, Illinois) is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the San Diego Padres. He attended Willowbrook High School, and later Stanford University. He made his major league debut in April 26, 2003, with the Cleveland Indians.

Is a retired American football quarterback in the NFL who played for the Dallas Cowboys, a former fo

Is a retired American football quarterback in the NFL who played for the Dallas Cowboys, a former football commentator, and entertainer.

Was a major league pitcher for the San Francisco Giants. His record was 2-1 with a 8.70 ERA in nine

Was a major league pitcher for the San Francisco Giants. His record was 2-1 with a 8.70 ERA in nine appearances, five of them starts. He walked 20 batters while striking out just seven.

Was a U.S. Representative from Virginia. He was admitted to the bar in 1818 and commenced practice i

Was a U.S. Representative from Virginia. He was admitted to the bar in 1818 and commenced practice in Wytheville, Virginia. He served as a private in the War of 1812. He served as member of the Senate of Virginia during the period 1828–1830. Draper was el

Was an American ice dancer. He competed at the 1988 Winter Olympics with Susie Wynne.

Was an American ice dancer. He competed at the 1988 Winter Olympics with Susie Wynne.

Is an American weightlifter, former world champion, Olympic Games medalist and strongman competitor.

Is an American weightlifter, former world champion, Olympic Games medalist and strongman competitor. He received a bronze medal at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. As of 2010 he is still the last American weightlifter to win the World Championship

Was a Quebec notary and political figure. He was a Conservative member of the Canadian House of Comm

Was a Quebec notary and political figure. He was a Conservative member of the Canadian House of Commons representing Montcalm from 1867 to 1871.In 1854, he was elected to the 5th Parliament of the Province of Canada for Montcalm; he was re-elected in 1858 but defeated by Jean-Louis Martin in 1861.

Is a former Nevada state assemblyman and casino owner from Yerington, Nevada. In 1996 Dini was ranke

Is a former Nevada state assemblyman and casino owner from Yerington, Nevada. In 1996 Dini was ranked the tenth most influential Nevadan in a survey conducted by the Las Vegas Sun, a list that included Steve Wynn, Bill Raggio, then Governor Bob Miller and

Was appointed in 1961 to replace Charles Navarro as Los Angeles City Council member for the racially

Was appointed in 1961 to replace Charles Navarro as Los Angeles City Council member for the racially mixed 10th district. He served for two years until he was ousted by retired policeman and future mayor Tom Bradley. He was the last Caucasian council memb

Was the founder of the Alaskan Independence Party, and either its chair or gubernatorial nominee for

Was the founder of the Alaskan Independence Party, and either its chair or gubernatorial nominee for most of its first two decades of existence. He was also known, originally in his adopted hometown of Fairbanks, Alaska and later statewide, as a frequent

(born October 17, 1972 in Bristol, Pennsylvania) is a minor league baseball coach and former Major L

(born October 17, 1972 in Bristol, Pennsylvania) is a minor league baseball coach and former Major League Baseball player who spent most of his career with the New York Mets, where he played from 2000 through 2004.

Was a wealthy American art collector who was a founding benefactor of the National Gallery of Art in

Was a wealthy American art collector who was a founding benefactor of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. A major figure in Thoroughbred horse racing, he was head of New York's Belmont Park and builder of Miami, Florida's Hialeah Park racetrac

(3 December 1922 - 30 August 1989) (born Joseph Edward Kollonige) was a Major League Baseball player

(3 December 1922 - 30 August 1989) (born Joseph Edward Kollonige) was a Major League Baseball player,

Is a Canadian professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Joe E. Legend. Hitchen later com

Is a Canadian professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Joe E. Legend. Hitchen later competed under XL Legend in the Catch Wrestling Association which is based in Germany. He later teamed with Rhino Richards to win the vacant World Tag Team Ch

Born June 25, 1908 in St. Louis, Missouri, died January 11, 1998 in Sunset Hills, Missouri) was a ca

Born June 25, 1908 in St. Louis, Missouri, died January 11, 1998 in Sunset Hills, Missouri) was a catcher in Major League Baseball who played in 40 games for the Cleveland Indians in 1936-1937.

(October 12, 1906 – September 7, 1984) was a Major League Baseball player from 1926 to 1945 and ma

(October 12, 1906 – September 7, 1984) was a Major League Baseball player from 1926 to 1945 and manager from 1933 to 1947.

Is a former American football player as a defensive lineman for the New York Jets from 1977 to 1987,

Is a former American football player as a defensive lineman for the New York Jets from 1977 to 1987, and the Indianapolis Colts in 1988. He co-anchored the Jets formidable defensive line known as the "New York Sack Exchange" with Mark Gastineau, Abdul Salaam and Marty Lyons.

Is a former American football running back in the National Football League who played for the New Yo

Is a former American football running back in the National Football League who played for the New York Giants from 1982 to 1988. Initially noted for his diminutive stature — 5' 7", Morris was a key member of the Giants team that won Super Bowl XXI in 1987.

Was a career U.S. Army officer, serving with distinction in the Mexican-American War and Seminole Wa

Was a career U.S. Army officer, serving with distinction in the Mexican-American War and Seminole Wars, and was also one of the most senior general officers in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.

Was a Canadian politician.A notary, was Mayor of St-Gabriel de Brandon, Quebec from 1895 to 1907 and

Was a Canadian politician.A notary, was Mayor of St-Gabriel de Brandon, Quebec from 1895 to 1907 and Warden of the County of Berthier from 1895 to 1900. He became a member of the Canadian House of Commons for the electoral district of Berthier at a January 18, 1900 by-election by acclamation. A Liberal, he was re-elected at the general elections of 1900 and 1904.

(June 17, 1910 - November 22, 1990) was pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1932 throug

(June 17, 1910 - November 22, 1990) was pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1932 through 1945. Bowman batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

(May 9, 1854 - October 14, 1929), also known as Joseph Josephs, was a 19th century Major League Base

(May 9, 1854 - October 14, 1929), also known as Joseph Josephs, was a 19th century Major League Baseball starting pitcher. He was born in Jacobstown, New Jersey.[1] He pitched what is considered the first no-hitter pitched in a professional game.

Is a professional ice hockey centre and an alternate captain for the San Jose Sharks of the National

Is a professional ice hockey centre and an alternate captain for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League. He was drafted by and played seven seasons for the Boston Bruins before being traded to San Jose. His on-ice vision, strength on the puck, deft passing ability, and power forward style of play have led to him becoming one of the league's premier top line centres