Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Was an English cricketer who played two first-class matches for Middlesex in 1970. A left-handed low

Was an English cricketer who played two first-class matches for Middlesex in 1970. A left-handed lower-order batsman and a left-arm orthodox spin bowler, Jim Alldis was the son of the former Middlesex scorer A. J. Alldis. His father also being known as Jim, he was referred to at Lord's as Jim Alldis Jr. In his two matches, he scored seven runs at an average of 2.33 and took one wicket for 37, the single wicket being that of Keith Wheatley of Hampshire. He played for Middlesex's second eleven in the Second Eleven Championship between 1968 and 1976 and later represented Berkshire in the Minor Counties Championship.

Was a member of the first American team to compete in judo in the Summer Olympics. Judo was first in

Was a member of the first American team to compete in judo in the Summer Olympics. Judo was first in included in the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, and Bregman won a bronze medal in the under 80kg category in those games—the only American to bring home a

Was a Scottish rugby union and cricket player. He died in Seattle, Washington in 1923. A notable cri

Was a Scottish rugby union and cricket player. He died in Seattle, Washington in 1923. A notable cricketer who took the record for the world's highest score at the age of 29, Carrick scored 419 not out for the touring West of Scotland team against Priory

A professional motocross racer sometimes referred to as the Tiger Woods of supercross. He is known f

A professional motocross racer sometimes referred to as the Tiger Woods of supercross. He is known for his tenacity and speed as well as being the first African-American to have success at the very top levels of the sport of motocross. He was born in Florida and currently resides in Haines City. His father, James Sr., was a motocross enthusiast and introduced his son to the sport at a young age. Stewart entered his first motocross race when he was just four years old and soon went on to enjoy much success as an amateur racer.

Was an American Hall of Fame thoroughbred horse racing jockey. He rode Seabiscuit in his first race

Was an American Hall of Fame thoroughbred horse racing jockey. He rode Seabiscuit in his first race in January 1935 before the colt was sold. In 1936 Stout rode in his first Kentucky Derby. Unfortunately his highly touted colt Granville was a victim of on

Was an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the team épée event at the 1952 Summer Olympics.

Was an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the team épée event at the 1952 Summer Olympics.

Was an English cricketer who played for Surrey between 1863 and 1878. A round arm fast bowler, he to

Was an English cricketer who played for Surrey between 1863 and 1878. A round arm fast bowler, he took 534 of his 540 first-class wickets for Surrey. Subsequently he became an umpire, appearing in that role between 1873 and 1899, but in only two matches b

Better known by his ring name "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, is an American professional wrestler. He is best

Better known by his ring name "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, is an American professional wrestler. He is best known for his time with World Wrestling Entertainment in the 1980s, when it was known as World Wrestling Federation (WWF), and World Championship Wrestlin

Was an English football player. He was a skilful striker.Pearson started his career with Hull City (

Was an English football player. He was a skilful striker.Pearson started his career with Hull City (129 appearances/44 goals). During his time at Hull City his efforts, on one occasion, earned him the memorable headline "Onion Stu Lands City In A Pickle": this headline came about after Pearson was sent off for calling the linesman "a bloody onion".

Was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire between 1880 and 1885. He was a notable performer

Was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire between 1880 and 1885. He was a notable performer for Whitwell Cricket Club in the 1880s with Samuel Malthouse and 'G G' Walker and all three also played for Welbeck as well as the county. His debut first

Is a bantamweight boxer from Australia, who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer

Is a bantamweight boxer from Australia, who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996.Twice at Commonwealth Games level, in Victoria in 1994 and at the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, he has won a bronze

Was an American banker and owner of a major thoroughbred horse dynasty.

Was an American banker and owner of a major thoroughbred horse dynasty.

Is an English professional snooker player. He turned professional in 1996 and his highest break is 1

Is an English professional snooker player. He turned professional in 1996 and his highest break is 142.

Was an English professional cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1834 to 1844. He was mainl

Was an English professional cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1834 to 1844. He was mainly associated with Sussex and made 28 known appearances in first-class matches including 1 for the Players in 1837.

Was an Irish cricketer. A right-handed batsman[1], he played one first-class match for Dublin Univer

Was an Irish cricketer. A right-handed batsman[1], he played one first-class match for Dublin University, against Northamptonshire in June 1926[2] and was dismissed for a duck in both innings by England test cricketer Nobby Clark.

Is an American corporate executive and International Master in chess.Born in New York City[1] in 193

Is an American corporate executive and International Master in chess.Born in New York City[1] in 1933, Sherwin attended Stuyvesant High School, Columbia College (Phi Beta Kappa) and Columbia Law School. He graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Offic

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

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler who played for Berkshire. Theunissen represented Berkshire in the Minor Counties Championship for three seasons, and made a single List A appearance for the team, i

Is a former South African cricketer who played in 3 Tests in 1965.

Is a former South African cricketer who played in 3 Tests in 1965.

Is an American professional golfer and sportscaster.Gallagher was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. H

Is an American professional golfer and sportscaster.Gallagher was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. His father, a career club pro, started him in golf at age 6. He attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Gallagher turned pro in 1983 and joined t

Was a college and professional American football player in the 1950s and '60s. He is a member of the

Was a college and professional American football player in the 1950s and '60s. He is a member of the College and Professional Football Halls of Fame.Parker was selected by the Baltimore Colts in the first round of the 1957 NFL draft, and the eighth player selected overall.

Is a former South African cricketer who played in 3 Tests in 1965.

Is a former South African cricketer who played in 3 Tests in 1965.

Was a professional footballer. He was one of the pioneers of the long throw-in. With a career spanni

Was a professional footballer. He was one of the pioneers of the long throw-in. With a career spanning over 30 years, including 24 seasons in the Football League, he is the oldest person to play for Sheffield Wednesday in a competitive game.

Is a retired professional hockey player for the NHL. He played for 10 different NHL teams. His high

Is a retired professional hockey player for the NHL. He played for 10 different NHL teams. His high school hockey success and his 1995 Stanley Cup victory with the state's NHL team has made him a local hero in his home state amongst younger hockey players

Was a Scottish professional footballer who made 17 appearances in the Football League playing for Bi

Was a Scottish professional footballer who made 17 appearances in the Football League playing for Birmingham, Preston North End, Swindon Town, Walsall and Oldham Athletic. He played as an inside forward. He began his football career with junior clubs before moving into the Scottish League, first with Third Lanark and then King's Park. He came to England to sign for Birmingham of the First Division in September 1924.

Known as Jim, was a part-time footballer who was part of the Blackburn Olympic team which won the FA

Known as Jim, was a part-time footballer who was part of the Blackburn Olympic team which won the FA Cup in 1883, playing at left back.he was a cotton machine operator by trade. He was part of a team of tradesmen and weavers who achieved a small level of success in the 1880s, backed by local iron foundry owner Sid Yates and coached by former England player Jack Hunter. Their greatest success came when they overcame the dominance of local rivals, Blackburn Rovers, and the amateur teams of southern England to win the FA Cup in 1883.