American Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Born January 9, 1936 in Vieques, Puerto Rico) is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. The

Born January 9, 1936 in Vieques, Puerto Rico) is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. The 5'11", 190 lb. right-hander was acquired by the Los Angeles Angels from the San Francisco Giants organization on September 2, 1962. He played for the Angels (1962-1964), Detroit Tigers (1964-1966), and Atlanta Braves (1970).

(born January 29, 1972 in Panama City, Panama) was a Catcher for the Toronto Blue Jays (1996-1997) a

(born January 29, 1972 in Panama City, Panama) was a Catcher for the Toronto Blue Jays (1996-1997) and Milwaukee Brewers (2005).

(born June 10, 1973 in Guerra, Dominican Republic) is a relief pitcher for the Oakland Athletics.

(born June 10, 1973 in Guerra, Dominican Republic) is a relief pitcher for the Oakland Athletics.

Was a prominent attorney from Laredo, Texas, defined by a headline writer as a "legal lion" known fo

Was a prominent attorney from Laredo, Texas, defined by a headline writer as a "legal lion" known for his passion, shrewdness, and theatrics in the courtoom."[1] Garcia also served from 1981 to 1988 as the Democratic district attorney of the 49th Judicial

Is an American International Grandmaster of chess, who lives in Miami, FL. He plays for the Miami Sh

Is an American International Grandmaster of chess, who lives in Miami, FL. He plays for the Miami Sharks in the U.S. Chess League.

(born December 20, 1931, in Havana, Cuba) is a retired professional baseball player who played 7 sea

(born December 20, 1931, in Havana, Cuba) is a retired professional baseball player who played 7 seasons for the Washington Senators, Los Angeles Angels, and Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball

Is a trainer in American Thoroughbred horse racing who has won three Breeders' Cup races. In 1993, h

Is a trainer in American Thoroughbred horse racing who has won three Breeders' Cup races. In 1993, having won numerous major California races including the prestigious Santa Anita Handicap, Canani took a break from racing until the spring of 1997 when he

(born December 31, 1982 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball relief pitc

(born December 31, 1982 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher currently playing for the Minnesota Twins.

Is a retired Honduran football player.Arzú currently trains the female junior varsity team at Escue

Is a retired Honduran football player.Arzú currently trains the female junior varsity team at Escuela Internacional Sampedrana. He was briefly the Goalkeeping Coach for the national team in the 2006 World Cup Qualification.

(born on November 16, 1975 in Barahona, Dominican Republic) is a major league shortstop for the Bost

(born on November 16, 1975 in Barahona, Dominican Republic) is a major league shortstop for the Boston Red Sox. He bats and throws right-handed.

(born August 2, 1977 in Ban

(born August 2, 1977 in Ban

Was an Argentine sailor and Olympic medalist. He competed at the 1936 and 1948 Olympics.

Was an Argentine sailor and Olympic medalist. He competed at the 1936 and 1948 Olympics.

Is a Salvadoran footballer who currently plays for Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer, on loan from

Is a Salvadoran footballer who currently plays for Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer, on loan from León.Martínez is a member of the El Salvador national team, having made his debut in 2006. He was part of the El Salvador squads which took part in the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup and the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup, and has scored two international goals, both in qualifying for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and both against Mexico.

Is a Nicaraguan lightweight boxer. He currently resides in León, Nicaragua.

Is a Nicaraguan lightweight boxer. He currently resides in León, Nicaragua.

Born Julio Segundo Machado Rond

Born Julio Segundo Machado Rond

Is a State Representative from the state of Florida. He was first elected to the Florida House of Re

Is a State Representative from the state of Florida. He was first elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2003 from District 117. In December 2008 he announced he would run for the Florida Senate from District 36 being vacated by Alex Diaz de l

Was an American gymnast. She was born in San Antonio, Texas. Gomez was an up-and-coming internationa

Was an American gymnast. She was born in San Antonio, Texas. Gomez was an up-and-coming international elite gymnast in the mid-1980s. She trained with Béla Károlyi in Houston from the age of 10. At the 1986 U.S.

Was a defensive lineman in the NFL. For his entire career he played for the New England Patriots. He

Was a defensive lineman in the NFL. For his entire career he played for the New England Patriots. He is the father of current NFL player, Keith Adams.

Was an American politician who was a member of the Boston City Council from 1948 to 1951, the Massac

Was an American politician who was a member of the Boston City Council from 1948 to 1951, the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1953 to 1955 and again from 1959 to 1965, and the Massachusetts Senate in 1965. He was an unsuccessful candidate for

American biochemist. He won a share of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1970 along with

American biochemist. He won a share of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1970 along with Bernard Katz and Ulf von Euler.

Was one of the foremost American orchestral flute playersHe was well known as a teacher and served a

Was one of the foremost American orchestral flute playersHe was well known as a teacher and served as a faculty member at the Juilliard School , Curtis Institute of Music, and Carnegie Mellon University. He made many recordings with conductors such as Bruno Walter and Leonard Bernstein, and played second flute with the Cleveland Orchestra from 1937-1941. He went to principal flute with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra from 1941-1943, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra from 1951-1953, and the New York Philharmonic for 18 years, beginning in 1953 . During that time he also played in the Columbia Symphony Orchestra. Baker loved chamber music and was one of the founding members of the Bach Aria Group, with whom he played from 1946 to 1964. Baker also performed on several notable film scores, including The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast and Love Sick.

Was a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from the state of Michigan.In 1872, Burrows was elected

Was a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from the state of Michigan.In 1872, Burrows was elected as a Republican from Michigan's 4th congressional district to the U.S. House of Representatives for the 43rd Congress, serving from March 4, 1873 to March

Was a Republican member of the Vermont State Senate, 1993–2005. He represented Caledonia County.Ju

Was a Republican member of the Vermont State Senate, 1993–2005. He represented Caledonia County.Julius Canns was first elected to the Vermont State Senate in 1992 and served until his death.

Was an African-American composer, pianist, vocalist, and dancer of minimalist tendencies. His music

Was an African-American composer, pianist, vocalist, and dancer of minimalist tendencies. His music was among the first to combine minimalist processes with elements of pop music, and he often gave his pieces titles of provocative political intent, such as Evil Nigger and Gay Guerrilla.

Was an American chess master.Born into a Jewish family in Wladyslawowo, Poland (then Russian Empire)

Was an American chess master.Born into a Jewish family in Wladyslawowo, Poland (then Russian Empire), he came to New York in 1887. From a humble start as a street peddler on the Lower East Side, Finn swiftly rose to become New York’s champion chess master