American Famous Names Starting with Letter J

American physiologist

American physiologist

Was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the Washington Redski

Was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins from 1981 to his retirement in 1993. He won three Super Bowl rings and four National Football Conference championships during his tenure.

Is an American economist and a member of the Columbia University faculty.

Is an American economist and a member of the Columbia University faculty.

Was an American politician and diplomat.He was a lawyer in Kentucky and was elected to the Kentucky

Was an American politician and diplomat.He was a lawyer in Kentucky and was elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives three times. He was a colonel in the United States Army during the War of 1812, and later served four years as a senator in the Ke

Was an engineer for the Boeing Airplane Company and chief engineer for the development of the Boeing

Was an engineer for the Boeing Airplane Company and chief engineer for the development of the Boeing 747. Sutter is often referred to as the "father of the 747.Aviation author and historian Jay Spenser worked closely with Sutter for 18 months to write his

Was a speed skater. He became the first speed skating World Champion in 1891.

Was a speed skater. He became the first speed skating World Champion in 1891.

Is an American Thoroughbred racehorse trainer. He began his career as a professional trainer in 1977

Is an American Thoroughbred racehorse trainer. He began his career as a professional trainer in 1977 and in 1997 joined Frank Stronach's racing stables. In 2000, Orseno conditioned Red Bullet, an upset winner of the Preakness Stakes. He went on to win two

Is an American politician who served in the Massachusetts Senate from 1972 to 1985 and was a member

Is an American politician who served in the Massachusetts Senate from 1972 to 1985 and was a member of the Boston City Council from 1967 to 1971.In 2001, he was a candidate in the special election to fill the vacancy in the 9th congressional district caus

Is an American politician who represents the 8th Hampden District in the Massachusetts House of Repr

Is an American politician who represents the 8th Hampden District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Prior to becoming a State Representative, Wagner was the Administrative Assistant to Mayor of Chicopee.

Is an American guitarist, songwriter, and rock musician. He has been a member of three successful ba

Is an American guitarist, songwriter, and rock musician. He has been a member of three successful bands, the James Gang, Barnstorm, and the Eagles. He has also experienced success as a solo artist.

Was an American Democratic politician and businessman who was the 30th Governor of Alabama from 1896

Was an American Democratic politician and businessman who was the 30th Governor of Alabama from 1896 to 1900. He later served in the U.S. Senate from August 6, 1907 to his death on August 8, 1913. During his time as a senator, he served as a chairman of t

Was an American professional basketball player and coach.A 5'11" guard/forward from New York Univers

Was an American professional basketball player and coach.A 5'11" guard/forward from New York University, Reiser played professional basketball in three leagues (the NBL, BAA, and NBA) from 1943 to 1950. He was a member of the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons, the Baltimore Bullets, and the Washington Capitols.

(November 18, 1910 - March 30, 1983) was a backup outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for

(November 18, 1910 - March 30, 1983) was a backup outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Athletics

Is an American sprint canoer who competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. He was eliminated in

Is an American sprint canoer who competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. He was eliminated in the semifinals of the C-2 1000 metres event. Dronzek was affiliated with the Yonkers Canoe Club, and trained for the world competition in New York's Hudso

Was an American ice hockey player who competed in the 1932 Winter Olympics.

Was an American ice hockey player who competed in the 1932 Winter Olympics.

Was an American football linebacker for the Chicago Bears. As a linebacker from 1955 through 1966, h

Was an American football linebacker for the Chicago Bears. As a linebacker from 1955 through 1966, he made the Pro Bowl 5 times, and was named to the NFL 300 Greatest Players team. He was #31 with the Chicago Bears.

(September 8, 1888 - September 26, 1942) was a shortstop in Major League Baseball who played briefly

(September 8, 1888 - September 26, 1942) was a shortstop in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1911 season. Listed at 5' 8", 155 lb., Giannini batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

Boxing champion of the world.

Boxing champion of the world.

Was light heavyweight boxing champion of the world. O'Brien turned pro in the 1890s. He stood 5-101/

Was light heavyweight boxing champion of the world. O'Brien turned pro in the 1890s. He stood 5-101/2 and weighed 152-165 pounds. He was agile, quick and limber, a two-handed puncher who landed often but not a particularly hard hitter. His best punches we

(October 28, 1917 - April 21, 1980), nicknamed Fireman and The Gay Reliever[1], was a former Major L

(October 28, 1917 - April 21, 1980), nicknamed Fireman and The Gay Reliever[1], was a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher

Is an Academy Award-winning American actor, comedian, singer and musician.Pesci, an Italian American

Is an Academy Award-winning American actor, comedian, singer and musician.Pesci, an Italian American, was born in Newark, New Jersey, the son of Mary, who worked part-time as a barber, and Angelo Pesci, a forklift driver for General Motors and bartender.

Was an American baseball outfielder. He played all or part of twelve seasons in the majors for the C

Was an American baseball outfielder. He played all or part of twelve seasons in the majors for the Chicago Cubs (1932-33 and 1935-38), New York Giants (1939-41), Boston Braves (1941-42), St. Louis Cardinals (1943) and St. Louis Browns (1944).Demaree helped the Cubs win the National League pennant in 1932, 1935 and 1938. During his only season with the Cardinals he helped them to win the National League pennant in 1943. During his last season he helped the Browns win the American League pennant. He was named to the National League All-Star Team in 1936 and 1937.

Is a retired American basketball player. He played eight seasons in the NBA all for the Warriors fra

Is a retired American basketball player. He played eight seasons in the NBA all for the Warriors franchise; the first five seasons were with the then San Francisco Warriors and the last three when the franchise relocated to Oakland and became the Golden State Warriors.

Was a United States basketball player, sometimes called "the first of the high-scoring forwards". He

Was a United States basketball player, sometimes called "the first of the high-scoring forwards". He was one of the first players enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame. The 63 points Fulks scored on February 10, 1949 was the most in an NBA game (then called the Basketball Association of America) until Elgin Baylor scored 64 November 8, 1959. Fulks' 63-point outburst came during a Warrior 108-87 victory over the Indianapolis Jets. In the game Fulks made 27 of 56 shots and nine of 14 free throws. Along the way he shattered the record for most points in one half (33); field goals; and field goal attempts.

(November 7, 1944 – October 27, 2006) was an American starting pitcher in Major League Baseball,

(November 7, 1944 – October 27, 2006) was an American starting pitcher in Major League Baseball,