Incorrect Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Born September 2, 1967, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania) was a Major League Baseball right-handed pitc

Born September 2, 1967, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania) was a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. McAndrew is an alumnus of the University of Florida. He is the son of former MLB pitcher Jim McAndrew.

Known as The Father Of Loud, is a pioneer of guitar amplification. His company, Marshall Amplificati

Known as The Father Of Loud, is a pioneer of guitar amplification. His company, Marshall Amplification continues to produce amplifiers with an iconic status.From 1960, Marshall owned a moderately successful music store in Hanwell and was known to supplement this income by teaching drums. His many guitar playing customers (including Ritchie Blackmore, Jim Sullivan and Pete Townshend) spoke of the need for a particular kind of amplifier and Marshall saw the opportunity. He recruited an 18-year-old electronics apprentice, Dudley Craven, who was previously working for EMI and, with his help, began producing prototype amplifiers, resulting in the foundation of Marshall Amplification, in 1962.

His comedy routines are known for being deadpan, and often include humorous, high-pitched voices, su

His comedy routines are known for being deadpan, and often include humorous, high-pitched voices, such as that of a supposed audience member commenting on his performance. His performances are also known to commonly include his "dumb-idea guy" gags, durin

Is an Australian author, published as James Phelan

Is an Australian author, published as James Phelan

Cracknell is married to TV and radio presenter Beverley Turner; their son, Croyde, was born in 2004.

Cracknell is married to TV and radio presenter Beverley Turner; their son, Croyde, was born in 2004. In the New Year Honours List published 31 December 2004 he was created an OBE for services to Sport. He is also a trained Geography Teacher, as stated in

And the lead guitarist for Stone Sour. He was the last member to join the current line-up of Slipkno

And the lead guitarist for Stone Sour. He was the last member to join the current line-up of Slipknot, in January 1999.Root was born in Des Moines, Iowa. He has performed in bands such as Anal Blast, Atomic Opera, Deadfront and Stone Sour; the latter whic

(September 24, 1929

(September 24, 1929

May is best known as co-presenter of the motoring programme Top Gear alongside Jeremy Clarkson and R

May is best known as co-presenter of the motoring programme Top Gear alongside Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond. He also writes a weekly column for The Daily Telegraph's motoring section. On Top Gear, his nickname is "Captain Slow", due to his 'careful

Dee was the youngest of three children; his sister is eight years older than him, and his brother is

Dee was the youngest of three children; his sister is eight years older than him, and his brother is five years older. He was born in Petts Wood, Kent (now in London)[1] but his family moved to Winchester when he was young. His father was a printer and hi

(1845 - October 10, 1916) was a 19th century Major League Baseball player, from Philadelphia, Pennsy

(1845 - October 10, 1916) was a 19th century Major League Baseball player, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who was the star pitcher and the player-manager for the Philadelphia Athletics of the National Association from 1871 through most of the 1875 when Cap Anson took over as player-manager for the remaining eight games of the season.

Born in Marshall, Michigan, but raised in Columbus, Indiana, Hyneman earned a degree in Russian lang

Born in Marshall, Michigan, but raised in Columbus, Indiana, Hyneman earned a degree in Russian language and literature. A variety of careers fill his resumé, including scuba diver, wilderness survival expert, boat captain, linguist, pet shop owner, animal wrangler, machinist, concrete inspector, and chef. He apparently has a mild case of acrophobia (fear of heights), as mentioned in the "Hammer Drop" myth segment. Hyneman identifies strongly with skeptics and atheists.

(August 19, 1891 - April 6, 1928) born in Wichita, Kansas, USA, was a shortstop for the Pittsburgh P

(August 19, 1891 - April 6, 1928) born in Wichita, Kansas, USA, was a shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1914-16), St. Louis Cardinals (1917) and Chicago Cubs (1925).

He served as the 52nd Governor of New Jersey from January 15, 2002, until November 15, 2004, when he

He served as the 52nd Governor of New Jersey from January 15, 2002, until November 15, 2004, when he resigned from office. McGreevey coupled the announcement of his decision to resign with a public declaration of his homosexuality and a claim to an extram

Kelly grew up in the small town of East Brady, Pennsylvania, about 55 miles northeast of Pittsburgh.

Kelly grew up in the small town of East Brady, Pennsylvania, about 55 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. He was a standout at East Brady High School, where during his high school career he won all-state honors after passing for 3,915 yards and 44 TD's.[4] Aft

(born July 1, 1863 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - April 16, 1916), is a former professional basebal

(born July 1, 1863 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - April 16, 1916), is a former professional baseball player who played outfield in the Major Leagues from 1885-1891.

(May 25, 1858 – December 31, 1915) was an Canadian left fielder in Major League Baseball in the la

(May 25, 1858 – December 31, 1915) was an Canadian left fielder in Major League Baseball in the late 19th century.

(January 16, 1855 - April 8, 1924) was a 19th century Major League Baseball player from Boston, Mass

(January 16, 1855 - April 8, 1924) was a 19th century Major League Baseball player from Boston, Massachusetts.

An inventor of an improved Liquid Crystal Display, or LCD.After obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in phy

An inventor of an improved Liquid Crystal Display, or LCD.After obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in physics from the University of Missouri in 1956, Fergason began his work on the practical uses of liquid crystals at the Westinghouse Research Laboratories in Pennsylvania, earning his first patent (U.S. Patent 3,114,836 ) in 1963. Fergason was granted a US patent for a liquid crystal display that utilized the twisted nematic field effect (TN effect) that was originally filed in Switzerland by Hoffmann-LaRoche in December 1970. These TN displays were superior to the earlier dynamic scattering displays, and soon became widely spread.

Frain was born in Leeds, Yorkshire to a teacher mother and stockbroker father.[1] He studied drama a

Frain was born in Leeds, Yorkshire to a teacher mother and stockbroker father.[1] He studied drama at the University of East Anglia. He also studied at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London. He made his film debut in Shadowlands (1993), as a re

(born December 20, 1948 in Brooklyn, New York) was a Major League Baseball player from 1977 to 1980

(born December 20, 1948 in Brooklyn, New York) was a Major League Baseball player from 1977 to 1980 for the Cleveland Indians and Texas Rangers. He mostly played the outfield position

(November 28, 1894 – May 14, 1986) was a Canadian infielder in Major League Baseball.

(November 28, 1894 – May 14, 1986) was a Canadian infielder in Major League Baseball.

The Second Assistant Secretary-General and Chairman of the Policies and Communications Committee

The Second Assistant Secretary-General and Chairman of the Policies and Communications Committee

Was a Scottish engineer and inventor famous for his development of the steam hammer.In May 1829 Nasm

Was a Scottish engineer and inventor famous for his development of the steam hammer.In May 1829 Nasmyth visited Maudslay in London, and after showing him his work was engaged as an assistant workman at 10 shillings a week. Unfortunately, Maudslay died two years later, whereupon Nasmyth was taken on by Maudslay's partner as a draughtsman.When Nasmyth was 23 years old, having saved the sum of £69, he decided to set up in business on his own at Dale Street, Manchester. He soon moved to Patricroft, an area of the town of Eccles, Lancashire, where in August 1836, he and his business partner Holbrook Gaskell opened the Bridgewater Foundry, where they traded as Nasmyth Gaskell & Co.

Was a weaver, carpenter and an inventor in Lancashire, England. He is credited with inventing the Sp

Was a weaver, carpenter and an inventor in Lancashire, England. He is credited with inventing the Spinning Jennifer (shortened to spinning Jenny in 1768) in 1764.Along with Richard Arkwright, Hargreaves is one of the most famous names of the Industrial Revolution in Britain, yet little is known of him as a person. Born at Knuzden Brook near Stanhill in Oswaldtwistle in Lancashire, he lived at Blackburn, then a town with a population of about 5,000, known for the production of "Blackburn greys," cloths of linen Warp and cotton weft. They were usually sent to London to be printed. The demand for cotton yarn outstripped supply, and the crude one-thread spinning wheel could not keep up.

Was an engineer renowned for his work on the London Underground railway.Greathead's grandfather had

Was an engineer renowned for his work on the London Underground railway.Greathead's grandfather had emigrated to South Africa in 1820. He was educated at Saint Andrew's College, Grahamstown, and the Diocesan College private school in Cape Town, and completed his education in England between 1859 and 1863 at the Westbourne Collegiate School, Westbourne Grove. He returned briefly to South Africa before finally moving to London in 1864 to serve a 3 year pupillage under the civil engineer Peter W. Barlow. He spent some time (around 1867) as assistant engineer on the Midland Railway between Bedford and London (working with Barlow's brother, William Henry Barlow).