Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Was an Irish international runner who competed from 1996 until 2008. He was a two time Olympian who

Was an Irish international runner who competed from 1996 until 2008. He was a two time Olympian who specialized in the 800 metres between 1996 and 2000 before changing to the 1500 metres later that year. He was runner up in the 800 metre race at the Europ

Is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the

Is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 2001 season. Listed at 5' 9", 170 lb., he was a switch-hitter and threw right-handed.Lofton also has played in the Boston, Baltimore and Cincinnati minor league systems (1993-2007), as well as in several independent leagues. He was named an All-Star in the Pioneer (1994) and Western (2000) leagues. In 14 minor league seasons, he is a .272 hitter with 55 home runs and 504 RBI in 1173 games.

Is an American sprint canoer who competed in the mid 1960s. He was eliminated in the semifinals of t

Is an American sprint canoer who competed in the mid 1960s. He was eliminated in the semifinals of the C-2 1000 m event at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Is an English-born Gambian football player, who currently plays for Curzon Ashton as a striker. Ogoo

Is an English-born Gambian football player, who currently plays for Curzon Ashton as a striker. Ogoo began his career playing for Oldham Town, before joining Curzon Ashton in November 2005. He is a national team player for Gambia.

Is a retired Nigerian professional football player. He also holds Dutch citizenship.

Is a retired Nigerian professional football player. He also holds Dutch citizenship.

Was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Derbyshire in 1901. Oldknow made his fir

Was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Derbyshire in 1901. Oldknow made his first class debut for Derbyshire in May 1901, in a game against Yorkshire, when he took 3 wickets for 123 in the first innings.

Is an English footballer, who currently plays for Everton F.C. He plays as a striker and represents

Is an English footballer, who currently plays for Everton F.C. He plays as a striker and represents England at Under-21 level. He is also the Premiership’s youngest goalscorer.

Is a Kenyan football defender currently playing for the Mathare United. He began his career by Sher

Is a Kenyan football defender currently playing for the Mathare United. He began his career by Sher Agencies F.C. before left the team in 2003, to Thika United. After two years left 2005 Thika and move to Vietnamese club P. Sông Lam Ngh? An, in Vietnam pl

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.

Was a Scottish footballer who played as a centre forward in the 1891 FA Cup Final for Notts County (

Was a Scottish footballer who played as a centre forward in the 1891 FA Cup Final for Notts County (scoring their goal in a 3-1 defeat) as well as making three appearances for Scotland (scoring once) between 1889 and 1897.During his career he also played for Third Lanark, St Bernard's, Rangers (1895-1899), Raith Rovers and Morton.

Was an American football player. He played for the Chicago Bears throughout his 12-year NFL career.

Was an American football player. He played for the Chicago Bears throughout his 12-year NFL career. He was known as one of the top kick blockers in the league due to his height. Williams stood at 6 feet 7 inches.

Known as "Little Man," is a former professional American football running back who was selected by t

Known as "Little Man," is a former professional American football running back who was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 1st round (19th overall) of the 1995 NFL Draft. A 6'1", 226 lbs. running back from the University of Tennessee, Stewart played in 9 NFL seasons from 1995-2003.

Was an Australian tennis player. Anderson was the eighth child of James Outram Anderson and his wife

Was an Australian tennis player. Anderson was the eighth child of James Outram Anderson and his wife Patience. He was educated at Camden Grammar School. He is best remembered for his three victories at his home tournament: the Australian Championships in

Is a Ghanaian football striker.

Is a Ghanaian football striker.

Was an English heavyweight boxer who won a bronze medal at the 1986 Commonwealth Games in the super

Was an English heavyweight boxer who won a bronze medal at the 1986 Commonwealth Games in the super heavyweight division. Oyebola was the British heavyweight champion from 1994 to 1996.

Was a rugby union player who represented Australia.Flynn, a centre, was born in Brisbane, Queensland

Was a rugby union player who represented Australia.Flynn, a centre, was born in Brisbane, Queensland and claimed a total of 2 international rugby caps for Australia.

Was an American Hall of Fame trainer in Thoroughbred horse racing who trained forty-three stakes win

Was an American Hall of Fame trainer in Thoroughbred horse racing who trained forty-three stakes winners including five Champions and a winner of two American Classic Races. Before becoming a professional trainer in 1946, Conway worked at various racetrac

Was a professional boxer in the welterweight (147lb) division. Nicknamed "Mighty Quinn", Page turned

Was a professional boxer in the welterweight (147lb) division. Nicknamed "Mighty Quinn", Page turned pro in 1990 and beat Andrei Pestriaev in 1998 to capture the Vacant WBA Welterweight Title. He defended the title three times until he was stripped, in 20

Is an English football defender.

Is an English football defender.

Is an English sports journalist and former competitive swimmer.As a breaststroke swimmer, he represe

Is an English sports journalist and former competitive swimmer.As a breaststroke swimmer, he represented Great Britain at the 1988 Olympic Games on Seoul and England at the 1990 and 1994 Commonwealth Games, picking up silver at the 1990 games.

Is an American-born Wales international football goalkeeper, who plays for Hull City.In January 2002

Is an American-born Wales international football goalkeeper, who plays for Hull City.In January 2002, a 19 year old Myhill was signed on a month's loan by Stoke City, to provide backup to their then first-choice keeper, Neil Cutler. Myhill was recalled by Aston Villa just a week into this loan period.

Is an English footballer who plays for Montegnée in Belgium.Jimmy Benefield, a midfielder, joined T

Is an English footballer who plays for Montegnée in Belgium.Jimmy Benefield, a midfielder, joined Torquay United as an apprentice, turning professional in July 2000. His league debut came on September 2, as a substitute for Kevin Hill in the 6-2 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion at the Withdean Stadium.

Is a former Australian cricketer. He is "an attractive left-handed batsman with a clumping cover-dri

Is a former Australian cricketer. He is "an attractive left-handed batsman with a clumping cover-drive". He was first selected to play for Australia in two one-day matches in 1997–98, due to illness and injury respectively to Mark Waugh and Steve Waugh, but his performances were unspectacular.

Was an American bobsledder who competed from the mid 1970s to the early 1980s. His death during the

Was an American bobsledder who competed from the mid 1970s to the early 1980s. His death during the 1981 FIBT World Championships in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy at the bobsleigh track used for the 1956 Winter Olympics coupled with the death of a stuntman inv

Is a former Major League Baseball catcher and former bench coach for the Colorado Rockies. Jamie att

Is a former Major League Baseball catcher and former bench coach for the Colorado Rockies. Jamie attended Whittier College, he played for the Kansas City Royals, Milwaukee Brewers, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, Cleveland Indians and Baltimore Orioles in a career that spanned the years 1975-1992. On Nov. 4, 2009, Jamie was named bullpen coach for the Houston Astros.[1]On September 27, 1984, Quirk hit a game-winning home run in the bottom of the ninth for the Cleveland Indians in a game against the Minnesota Twins. It was the only plate appearance Quirk had for the Indians, and was meaningless for Cleveland, which was in 6th place in its division. But the home run was crucial for Quirk's former team of seven years