Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Was an English cricketer who played for Kent. Cocker was born in Thurnham and died in South Australi

Was an English cricketer who played for Kent. Cocker was born in Thurnham and died in South Australia. Cocker made a single first-class appearance for the team, against England in 1842. Batting in the first innings as an opener, he scored 11 runs, and from the tailend in the second innings he scored 5 runs, before being bowled out by 50-year-old William Lillywhite, uncle of James, who played in the first Test match.

Is a former professional football player and manager. He is the son of Ron and brother of Glenn Cock

Is a former professional football player and manager. He is the son of Ron and brother of Glenn Cockerill, both also professional footballers. The end of his career came with a broken leg in 1991 against Bristol City, despite trying to regain full fitness, Cockerill never played another game.

Was an American bobsledder who competed in the late 1950s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man eve

Was an American bobsledder who competed in the late 1950s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1957 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.

Was an Australian sportsman. As a cricketer he played in one Test, at the Sydney Cricket Ground in 1

Was an Australian sportsman. As a cricketer he played in one Test, at the Sydney Cricket Ground in 1894. He captained the South Australian cricket team in the Sheffield Shield. Reedman also had success as an Australian rules footballer in the (then) South Australian Football Association (SAFA) / South Australian Football League (SAFL) where he was a magnificent leader, playing in eight premierships as captain and one as coach during the early years of South Australian football.

Was an Australian sportsman. As a cricketer he played in one Test, at the Sydney in 1894. He captain

Was an Australian sportsman. As a cricketer he played in one Test, at the Sydney in 1894. He captained the South Australian cricket team in the Sheffield Shield. Reedman also had success as an Australian rules footballer in the (then) South Australian Football Association (SAFA)/South Australian Football League (SAFL) where he was a magnificent leader, playing in eight premierships as captain and one as coach during the early years of South Australian football.

Is an English former footballer.Having initially played for Maidenhead United, Chenhall signed for A

Is an English former footballer.Having initially played for Maidenhead United, Chenhall signed for Arsenal as an amateur in October 1944, turning professional in November 1945.

Was a former British male tennis player. He's best remembered for winning the Australian Open in 192

Was a former British male tennis player. He's best remembered for winning the Australian Open in 1929.

Is a former English cricketer who played ten first-class matches for Worcestershire as a wicket-keep

Is a former English cricketer who played ten first-class matches for Worcestershire as a wicket-keeper in the early 1950s. He twice made five dismissals in an innings. The first occasion was against Sussex at Eastbourne in August 1952, when he claimed fou

Was an English cricketer who played three first-class matches either side of the Second World War. H

Was an English cricketer who played three first-class matches either side of the Second World War. He appeared twice for Middlesex in August 1939, making his debut against Gloucestershire at Cheltenham. In this game he made 34 (which remained his career best) and 13 from number four, and took his only catch to dismiss Gloucestershire captain Beverley Lyon. He also played against Middlesex at Lord's a few days later, opening the batting and making 19 in each innings. After the war, Collinson made one further first-class appearance, playing for Worcestershire against Combined Services at Worcester in 1946. He batted at six and made 23 and 1.

Styled Earl of Dumfries before 1993 and from this courtesy title usually known as Johnny Dumfries, i

Styled Earl of Dumfries before 1993 and from this courtesy title usually known as Johnny Dumfries, is a Scottish peer and a former racing driver. He does not use his title and prefers to be known solely as John Bute.[1] The family home is Mount Stuart Hou

A Scottish former footballer who later worked as a football manager.Connolly played for St. Johnston

A Scottish former footballer who later worked as a football manager.Connolly played for St. Johnstone of Perth, Everton, Birmingham City, Newcastle United, Hibernian, Gateshead and Blyth Spartans during an 18-year professional career. He earned one full international cap for Scotland. He held the role of player-manager while with Blyth and has also managed Whitley Bay, Queen of the South and St Johnstone.

Was a former professional footballer, who played for Huddersfield Town.

Was a former professional footballer, who played for Huddersfield Town.

Nicknamed The Golden Arm and often called Johnny U, was a professional American football player in t

Nicknamed The Golden Arm and often called Johnny U, was a professional American football player in the 1950s through the 1970s, spending the majority of his career with the Baltimore Colts. He was a record-setting quarterback and the National Football League's most valuable player in 1959, 1964 and 1967. His record of throwing a touchdown pass in 47 consecutive games (between 1956-1960) remains unsurpassed as of 2008. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest quarterbacks of all-time.

A British former boxer who was world Light-Heavyweight boxing champion.

A British former boxer who was world Light-Heavyweight boxing champion.

Was an Australian professional cricketer and team manager who played first-class cricket from 1861–62 to 1879–80. A right-handed batsman (RHB) and a right-arm fast roundarm bowler (RF), Conway was mainly associated with Victoria and made 10 known appearances in first-class matches.[1] He also played for Otago in New Zealand. Conway was better known as a team manager and he organised the successful inaugural Australian tour of England in 1878.

Was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire in 1874. Cooke was born at Wirksworth and played

Was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire in 1874. Cooke was born at Wirksworth and played cricket for Grimsby in 1873. He played one first class game for Derbyshire in the 1874 season in which he kept wicket in a victory against Kent. As a right handed batsman, he was out for a duck in the first innings of the game, and scored six in the second. He played in another non-first class match for Derbyshire and for Grimsby again in 1874. In 1878 he appeared for Birminghamm.

Is a former Australian male tennis player who played on the ATP tour in the 1970s. He achieved a car

Is a former Australian male tennis player who played on the ATP tour in the 1970s. He achieved a career-high ranking of #66 in September 1973. His best results were being the runner-up in 1973 Wimbledon Championships Doubles tournament, as well as a singl

Is a former English first class cricketer. He made his debut in 1962, with Kent and played with them

Is a former English first class cricketer. He made his debut in 1962, with Kent and played with them until 1971. The following season he moved to Northamptonshire and stayed there until his retirement in 1977. He also spent a year in South Africa with Eas

Was an English cricketer. Moberly was a right-handed batsman. Moberly was educated at Winchester Col

Was an English cricketer. Moberly was a right-handed batsman. Moberly was educated at Winchester College, where he represented the college cricket team in two non first-class matches against the Marylebone Cricket Club and Eton College. Moberly made his o

Was an English professional footballer who played as a centre half. He made 226 appearances in the F

Was an English professional footballer who played as a centre half. He made 226 appearances in the Football League for Aston Villa and was capped twice for England at under-23 level.

Was an English cricketer who played for Somerset and England. White was named Wisden Cricketer of th

Was an English cricketer who played for Somerset and England. White was named Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1929. He played in 15 Test matches, and captained England in four of them. White was first picked for England in the difficult 1921 series agains

Was an English cricketer who played for Somerset and England. White was named Wisden Cricketer of th

Was an English cricketer who played for Somerset and England. White was named Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1929. He played in 15 Test matches, and captained England in four of them.

Is an American professional wrestler and promoter, better known by his ring name, John Zandig. He is

Is an American professional wrestler and promoter, better known by his ring name, John Zandig. He is the founder and former owner of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based promotion Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW).Corson was born in Sewell, New Jersey. He was a

Was an English professional footballer who played as a defender. He played in The Football League fo

Was an English professional footballer who played as a defender. He played in The Football League for five clubs and later became a manager in non–league football.

Was an American cross country skier who competed in the 1950s. He finished 67th in the 18 km event a

Was an American cross country skier who competed in the 1950s. He finished 67th in the 18 km event at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo.Burton was a Harvard University graduate, playing ice hockey while a student. After serving in the United States Navy, h