English Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Is an English footballer, who plays for Crawley Town. He started his career with Bradford City, but

Is an English footballer, who plays for Crawley Town. He started his career with Bradford City, but played only one senior game for them, before he joined Halifax Town where he had previously spent a loan spell. He spent two years at Halifax, but after they were demoted from the Conference National, he moved to Crawley Town in June 2008. He can play at left back or centre back.

Is an English cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm off-break bowler. He made his

Is an English cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm off-break bowler. He made his Derbyshire first team debut in 2006, having spent two years in the second team.

An English singer.Graham originally sang in a band called Ferrari, and then went on to sing with the

An English singer.Graham originally sang in a band called Ferrari, and then went on to sing with the band Medium Wave, before becoming a backing vocalist for UB40. She appeared as a featured vocalist on the UB40's 1986 album, Rat in the Kitchen. Graham was soon discovered and went on to achieve notable chart success, including two singles in which she duetted with the former Linx member, and future Fame Academy vocal coach, David Grant. Among her chart entries were Top Ten placings for "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love" (UK #5), "Round and Around" (UK #9) and "Set Me Free" (UK #7). She also hit the Top Twenty with "Breaking Away" (UK #16), "Step Right Up" (UK #15), and her second Grant duet, "Mated" (UK #20).

Was an English professional cricketer who is widely accounted the outstanding all-rounder in England

Was an English professional cricketer who is widely accounted the outstanding all-rounder in England during the 1820s. He is best remembered for his part in the introduction of roundarm bowling. He played mainly for Sussex and made 102 known appearances in first-class cricket from 1814 to 1840.

Was a famous English cricketer during the game's roundarm era. Grundy was one of the greatest bowler

Was a famous English cricketer during the game's roundarm era. Grundy was one of the greatest bowlers of the 1850s and was frequently among the leading wicket-takers. He bowled right-arm fast roundarm and is known to have occasionally used fast underarm d

Was an English cricketer who played for Sussex County Cricket Club in the 19th century. He was a rig

Was an English cricketer who played for Sussex County Cricket Club in the 19th century. He was a right-handed batsman and a right arm fast roundarm bowler. He occasionally kept wicket.

Was a cricketer who played for England in the 1950s, most famous for "Laker's match" in 1956 at Old

Was a cricketer who played for England in the 1950s, most famous for "Laker's match" in 1956 at Old Trafford, when he took nineteen wickets in England's victory against Australia. He consistently performed well against Australian cricket teams, and formed

Was a Welsh boxer who learned his trade in the boxing ring and used it to fight his way out of pover

Was a Welsh boxer who learned his trade in the boxing ring and used it to fight his way out of poverty. Born on Ellen Street, Newtown, Cardiff in 1880, Driscoll gained fame for winning the coveted Lonsdale belt in 1910. Jim never forgot his roots; he was

Was an English rugby league footballer of the 1950s and '60s who at representative played for Great

Was an English rugby league footballer of the 1950s and '60s who at representative played for Great Britain, and Cumberland, and at club level for Hull and Hull Kingston Rovers, playing at Prop, Second-row, or Loose forward/Lock, i.e. number 8 or 10, 11 o

Was a rugby union footballer of the 1890s who at representative level played for England, and at clu

Was a rugby union footballer of the 1890s who at representative level played for England, and at club level for St. Helens Recs, playing in the Forwards, e.g. Front row, Lock, or Back row. Prior to the 6th September 1913, St. Helens Recs was a rugby union

Was an English cricketer. Bailey was a left-handed batsman who bowled slow left-arm orthodox spin. B

Was an English cricketer. Bailey was a left-handed batsman who bowled slow left-arm orthodox spin. Bailey played as an all-rounder. Bailey made his first-class debut for Hampshire in 1927 against Middlesex in the County Championship. Bailey played regularly for Hampshire from 1927 to 1934. In 1934 Bailey made his debut for the Marylebone Cricket Club against Yorkshire. From 1934 to 1935 Bailey represented the Marylebone Cricket Club in five first-class matches, making his final first-class appearance for the club against Cambridge University. In 1936 and 1932 Bailey played for Accrington Cricket Club in the Lancashire League. In addition to representing Hampshire and the Marylebone Cricket Club, Bailey also represented the Players in a single first-class match in the 1932 Gentlemen v Players fixture.

Was an English-born international rugby union player who played club rugby for Newport and internati

Was an English-born international rugby union player who played club rugby for Newport and international rugby for Wales. Webb began playing first class rugby for Newport Rugby Club in 1884 and was first selected to play for Wales against the first Southe

Is a former English first-class cricketer who played for Hampshire. Gray was a right-handed batsman

Is a former English first-class cricketer who played for Hampshire. Gray was a right-handed batsman and passed 2000 runs in a season on 3 occasions. He made his highest score of 213 not out against Derbyshire during the 1962 season.

Was an English first class cricketer. A wicketkeeper, he played for both Hampshire and Glamorgan. St

Was an English first class cricketer. A wicketkeeper, he played for both Hampshire and Glamorgan. Stone was the first choice keeper for Hampshire from 1900 until 1914 before the war intervened. After retiring, Stone became a first class cricket umpire. He

Was an English cricketer. Wootton was a left-handed batsman who bowled left-arm medium pace.

Was an English cricketer. Wootton was a left-handed batsman who bowled left-arm medium pace.

Is an English cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler although he

Is an English cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler although he has also bowled off-spin in Test matches. Ormond made his first-class debut in 1995 for Leicestershire County Cricket Club and played a part in the succes

Was an English professional cricketer who made 24 known appearances in major cricket matches from 17

Was an English professional cricketer who made 24 known appearances in major cricket matches from 1794 to 1808. He was mainly associated with Middlesex.

Was an English cricketer. Acton represented Hampshire in two first-class matches, making his debut i

Was an English cricketer. Acton represented Hampshire in two first-class matches, making his debut in 1880 against the Marylebone Cricket Club. His final appearance for the club came in 1882 against Somerset.

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium-pace bowler who played

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium-pace bowler who played for Lincolnshire. He was born in Barnsley. Airey, who appeared for the side in the Minor Counties Championship between 1989 and 1991, made a single List A appearance for the side, during the 1990 NatWest Trophy, against Gloucestershire. In the only innings in which he batted, he scored a duck.

Is a professional English poker player, sponsored by Full Tilt Poker. He is best known for being a m

Is a professional English poker player, sponsored by Full Tilt Poker. He is best known for being a member of the November Nine in 2009. At the 2008 World Series of Poker, he finished runner-up to Grant Hinkle in Event #2, a $1,500 No Limit Texas hold 'em tournament.

Is an English cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler who most re

Is an English cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler who most recently played for Kent. Iles secured a first-class debut against Cambridge University. He made his List A debut the following season in a match against the

Is an English former footballer, playing as goalkeeper, and cricketer. Standen started his footballi

Is an English former footballer, playing as goalkeeper, and cricketer. Standen started his footballing career at Arsenal, joining the side in 1953. His appearances at Arsenal were limited, first by National Service and then by the presence of Wales intern

Was a British alpine skier who competed in the 1936 Winter Olympics and in the 1948 Winter Olympics.

Was a British alpine skier who competed in the 1936 Winter Olympics and in the 1948 Winter Olympics. In 1936 he finished 14th in the alpine skiing combined event.

Is an English cricketer. He is a left-handed batsman and a left-arm medium-pace bowler. Having made

Is an English cricketer. He is a left-handed batsman and a left-arm medium-pace bowler. Having made his way through the Cardiff UCCE side, he got a chance to perform for the Hampshire second XI, and spent a season with Wiltshire in 2001.

Is an English former footballer, who played for Halifax Town, Stockport County, Darlington, Leiceste

Is an English former footballer, who played for Halifax Town, Stockport County, Darlington, Leicester City and Bradford City. During his career he scored goals in all of the top five divisions of the English football league system.