Incorrect Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Was the inventor of the 'kyanising' process for preserving wood. He was the son of John Howard Kyan

Was the inventor of the 'kyanising' process for preserving wood. He was the son of John Howard Kyan of Mount Howard and Ballymurtagh, County Wicklow, and was born in Dublin on Nov 27, 1774. His father was the owner of valuable copper mines in Wicklow (now worked by the Wicklow Copper Mines Company) and, for some time, worked them himself. The son was educated to take part in the management of the mines, but soon after he entered the concern its fortunes declined, and in 1804 his father died almost penniless.

Was the founder of Crazy John's mobile phone retail chain

Was the founder of Crazy John's mobile phone retail chain

(October 12, 1926 - April 27, 1998) was a Major League Baseball shortstop. He signed as a free agent

(October 12, 1926 - April 27, 1998) was a Major League Baseball shortstop. He signed as a free agent with the New York Giants before the 1953 season, was released before the 1954 season, then signed as a free agent with the Philadelphia Phillies before the 1957 season. He played in five games for Philadelphia in 1957.

(October 13, 1888 — December 22, 1960) was an American player, manager, coach and scout in Major L

(October 13, 1888 — December 22, 1960) was an American player, manager, coach and scout in Major League Baseball.

A Scottish philosopher

A Scottish philosopher

An Australian poet, lawyer, academic

An Australian poet, lawyer, academic

(March 4, 1884 - December 4, 1958) was a professional baseball player.

(March 4, 1884 - December 4, 1958) was a professional baseball player.

Born in Albany, New York, Cerutti was selected in the first round of the amateur draft by the Blue J

Born in Albany, New York, Cerutti was selected in the first round of the amateur draft by the Blue Jays in 1981 with the 21st overall pick out of Amherst College. He graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Economics. He played 7 seasons in the major leagues

(January 10, 1873 - June 29, 1935) was catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Louis

(January 10, 1873 - June 29, 1935) was catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1902-03), Chicago Cubs (1904-05) and Boston Beaneaters (1906). He batted and threw right handed.

(November 10, 1922 - August 17, 1998) was a Major League shortstop for the Detroit Tigers, Boston Re

(November 10, 1922 - August 17, 1998) was a Major League shortstop for the Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Browns, and the Cincinnati Reds, USA, over the course of 12 seasons. Like many at his position, he was never known for his power, but he wasn't an exceptional fielder, either.

(born September 24, 1974 in New London, Connecticut) is a Major League Baseball infielder for the To

(born September 24, 1974 in New London, Connecticut) is a Major League Baseball infielder for the Toronto Blue Jays, primarily known for his defensive abilities

(April 7, 1873

(April 7, 1873

(September 21, 1921

(September 21, 1921

Born December 8, 1960 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania) was a backup catcher for the Houston Astros and

Born December 8, 1960 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania) was a backup catcher for the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves. He was the eighth overall pick in the 1979 draft. He is currently the bullpen coach for the Kansas City Royals.

(born May 25, 1950 in Long Branch, New Jersey) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher from 1974 t

(born May 25, 1950 in Long Branch, New Jersey) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher from 1974 to 1986

Was an aviation pioneer, inventor, professor at Santa Clara College.On August 28, 1883 he made the f

Was an aviation pioneer, inventor, professor at Santa Clara College.On August 28, 1883 he made the first manned, controlled, heavier-than-air flights of the United States, in the Otay Mesa area of San Diego, California (after European pioneers such as George Cayley's coachman in 1853, or Jean-Marie Le Bris in 1856). Later, in 1905, Montgomery's pilot Daniel Maloney made a series of remarkable flights in the vicinity of Aptos and Santa Clara using tandem wing Montgomery gliders launched from balloons. These flights demonstrated the controllability of the Montgomery design and were the highest flights achieved by man to date. John Montgomery was issued U.S. Patent #831,

(July 14, 1908 - January 14, 1970), nicknamed "Fordham Johnny", "Fireman" and "Grandma", was a hugel

(July 14, 1908 - January 14, 1970), nicknamed "Fordham Johnny", "Fireman" and "Grandma", was a hugely successful American right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball (1932, 1934-43, 1946-47) who later became a front office executive in the game.

(February 5, 1873 - June 10, 1933) was a reserve infielder/outfielder in Major League Baseball.

(February 5, 1873 - June 10, 1933) was a reserve infielder/outfielder in Major League Baseball.

(born April 22, 1938 in Teaneck, New Jersey) is a former Major League Baseball catcher. He was signe

(born April 22, 1938 in Teaneck, New Jersey) is a former Major League Baseball catcher. He was signed by the New York Giants as an amateur free agent before the 1957 season, and played for the San Francisco Giants (1961-1962), Baltimore Orioles (1963-1965), and Washington Senators (1966-1967).

(born February 25, 1979 in Tulare, California is a Major League Baseball player who is currently a f

(born February 25, 1979 in Tulare, California is a Major League Baseball player who is currently a free agent. He is a shortstop/second baseman and bats and throws right-handed.

(June 30, 1895 - February 11, 1976) nicknamed Big Serb and Jovo, was Serbian-American baseball playe

(June 30, 1895 - February 11, 1976) nicknamed Big Serb and Jovo, was Serbian-American baseball player

Was a Canadian hero of World War II.John Macalister graduated the Guelph Collegiate Vocational Insti

Was a Canadian hero of World War II.John Macalister graduated the Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute (GCVI) and from the University of Toronto, then as a Rhodes Scholar studied at Oxford University. He was expanding his education further at the Institute of Corporate Law in Paris, France when World War II began in 1939. When he took the bar exam, Macalister placed first among over 150 candidates in the British Empire, . Macalister tried to join the infantry but his eyesight was such that he needed thick glasses and as such could not be placed on active duty. However, fluent in the French language, John Macalister volunteered for the Special Operations Executive F Section where as an agent in France, his thick glasses would actually add to his disguise.

(born May 8, 1981 in Fredericksburg, Virginia) is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the New York M

(born May 8, 1981 in Fredericksburg, Virginia) is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the New York Mets.

(February 25, 1875 in Kansas City, Missouri - January 31, 1947 in Kansas City) was a catcher in Majo

(February 25, 1875 in Kansas City, Missouri - January 31, 1947 in Kansas City) was a catcher in Major League Baseball for the Chicago Cubs (the Chicago Orphans until 1903) (1900-1908, 1910-1911), Boston Rustlers & Braves (1911-1912), and Cincinnati Reds (1913).