American Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Was a world Flyweight boxing champion. Wolgast turned pro in 1925 and was considered one of the fast

Was a world Flyweight boxing champion. Wolgast turned pro in 1925 and was considered one of the fastest boxers of his time. Wolgast defeated Black Bill for the vacant New York State Athletic Commission world flyweight title in 1930.

(born August 27, 1938), normally known as Joe Mccabe, was an American baseball player, who played in

(born August 27, 1938), normally known as Joe Mccabe, was an American baseball player, who played in the Major League.

Is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League.Theismann was selected in

Is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League.Theismann was selected in the fourth round by the Miami Dolphins in the 1971 NFL Draft, as well as Major League Baseball's Minnesota Twins as a shortstop in that year's Major League Baseball draft.

Was a farmer, navigator, merchant and political figure in Quebec. He represented Berthier in the Leg

Was a farmer, navigator, merchant and political figure in Quebec. He represented Berthier in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1878 to 1886 as a Conservative.In 1873, Robillard married Annie de Lorimier. He was first elected to the Quebec assembly in 1878; his election in 1880 was appealed but he won the subsequent by-election. He was defeated by Louis Sylvestre when he ran for reelection in 1886. Robillard died in Montréal and was buried in the Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery in 1905; his body was later moved to a cemetery in Saint-Joseph-de-Lanoraie in 1912.

Is the senior United States Senator from Delaware. He is both the Democratic vice presidential nomin

Is the senior United States Senator from Delaware. He is both the Democratic vice presidential nominee for the November 2008 election and a candidate for re-election in the U.S. Senate.Born and raised in Scranton, Pennsylvania for ten years prior to moving to Delaware, Biden trained as a lawyer and became a senator in 1973 at the Constitutional minimum age of 30, making him the fifth-youngest senator in U.S. history

Was an American artist. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts. He studied at the School of the Museum of Fin

Was an American artist. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts. He studied at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and later attended Académie Julian, Paris. After early figure-painting and illustration, he became prominent as a landscape painter. He was

Was an influential American animator, director, producer, storyboard artist, and cartoon artist, who

Was an influential American animator, director, producer, storyboard artist, and cartoon artist, whose movie and television cartoon characters entertained millions of fans worldwide for much of the twentieth century. Through his young adult years, Barbera

Was an animator, cartoon artist, storyboard artist, television director, television producer, and co

Was an animator, cartoon artist, storyboard artist, television director, television producer, and co-founder, together with William Hanna, of Hanna-Barbera. The studio produced popular cartoons such as The Huckleberry Hound Show, The Flintstones, The Jetsons, Scooby-Doo, Top Cat and Yogi Bear.

Was a Toronto businessman and politician.Russell was a candidate for the Ontario legislature in 1908

Was a Toronto businessman and politician.Russell was a candidate for the Ontario legislature in 1908 but was unsuccessful. He was then nominated as an Independent candidate against incumbent Conservative MP Albert Edward Kemp in Toronto East. Kemp's opponents accused him of neglecting constituents as well as hiring foreign workers at poor pay at the expense of Canadian workers. Russell, by contrast, was a brick manufacturer and was praised for offering rates of pay that allowed workers to "live in houses of their own, and not herd a dozen into a room."

Is an American professional wrestler from Southern California best known by his ringname Joey Ryan.

Is an American professional wrestler from Southern California best known by his ringname Joey Ryan. He is a former Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Champion, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla Tag Team Champion with "The Professional" Scott Lost and former NWA World Ta

(born May 26, 1982 in Shreveport, Louisiana) is a Major League Baseball first baseman for the Colora

(born May 26, 1982 in Shreveport, Louisiana) is a Major League Baseball first baseman for the Colorado Rockies.

Was an early settler of San Diego, California.Manasse was a public spirited citizen. During 1865–1

Was an early settler of San Diego, California.Manasse was a public spirited citizen. During 1865–1867 he was Treasurer, and during 1867–1869 he was president of the San Diego's Board of Trustees, when San Diego didn't have a Mayoral form of government. Wh

Is a retired National Hockey League player and current head coach of the NHL's Colorado Avalanche. H

Is a retired National Hockey League player and current head coach of the NHL's Colorado Avalanche. His younger brother David Sacco also played in the NHL. Drafted in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs, Sacco played for Boston University b

(born on May 26, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American former player, manager and coach in Major

(born on May 26, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American former player, manager and coach in Major League Baseball.

Is a professional boxer, lawyer, and fight promoter. Born in Chicago, Gilbert moved west at a young

Is a professional boxer, lawyer, and fight promoter. Born in Chicago, Gilbert moved west at a young age, the son of a nurse and a military medic who served in Afghanistan. His sister works as a nutritionist and trainer, whom he works with. He started boxi

(born November 26, 1921 in Dallas, Texas, died October 8, 2002) was an infielder in Major League Bas

(born November 26, 1921 in Dallas, Texas, died October 8, 2002) was an infielder in Major League Baseball. He played in three games for the Cincinnati Reds during the 1944 baseball season.

Was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

Was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

(born on April 7, 1964) is an American professional golfer.

(born on April 7, 1964) is an American professional golfer.

Was a jazz trumpeter, band leader, and vocalist.Sharkey was known for playing searing hot and techni

Was a jazz trumpeter, band leader, and vocalist.Sharkey was known for playing searing hot and technically virtuoso trumpet with a beautiful tone. His great musical abilities were sometimes overlooked in part because of his love of being an entertainer; he would often sing silly lyrics in a high raspy voice and break into dance routines on stage.

Was a U.S. lawyer and Democratic Party politician in the mid-20th century. He served as the mayor of

Was a U.S. lawyer and Democratic Party politician in the mid-20th century. He served as the mayor of Philadelphia from 1952 until 1956, and as a United States Senator from Pennsylvania from 1957 until 1969. Clark was the only Unitarian Universalist electe

Is the U.S. Representative for Indiana's 2nd congressional district, serving since 2007. He is a mem

Is the U.S. Representative for Indiana's 2nd congressional district, serving since 2007. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Donnelly announced Monday May 9 that he would run for the United States Senate seat that is held by Republican Richard Lugar.

Was an American bobsledder who competed in the 1950s.Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Smith or "Colonel Joe

Was an American bobsledder who competed in the 1950s.Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Smith or "Colonel Joe" worked with the USO as Chief of the Armed Forces Entertainment Office. He traveled with many of the celebrities who performed for the USO including Bob H

Was an Italian-born, American Futurist painter best known for his depictions of industrial America.

Was an Italian-born, American Futurist painter best known for his depictions of industrial America. He is associated with the American Precisionism movement of the 1910s-1940s. He was born in Muro Lucano, Italy but came to New York City in 1896. He studied at the Art Students League of New York under William Merritt Chase. His first paintings are Rembrandtesque depictions of city slum life. In 1908, he was commissioned for a series on industrial Pittsburgh later published in The Pittsburgh Survey.It was his return to Europe in 1909, and his first contact with modernism, that would truly mold his distinctive personal style.

(born June 29, 1978 in Sacramento, California) is a Major League Baseball second baseman for the Tor

(born June 29, 1978 in Sacramento, California) is a Major League Baseball second baseman for the Toronto Blue Jays. He made his major league debut with the Cleveland Indians on June 21, 2006.

Is an American professional basketball player, formerly for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA. The 6'0", 1

Is an American professional basketball player, formerly for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA. The 6'0", 185 lb point guard played college basketball at Pennsylvania State University alongside his brother, Jon.Crispin split the 2001-02 NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns. He also signed with the Miami Heat in 2003[2] but was waived before the 2003-04 season began.[3][4]