Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Was an Australian-born Irish cricketer. A right-handed batsman and right-arm fast-medium bowler, he

Was an Australian-born Irish cricketer. A right-handed batsman and right-arm fast-medium bowler, he played just once for the Ireland cricket team, a first-class match against Scotland in July 1909.

Was a famous English cricketer who played for Surrey. Wells was a top-class all-rounder who batted r

Was a famous English cricketer who played for Surrey. Wells was a top-class all-rounder who batted right-handed. He was a fast underarm bowler but it is not known if he bowled right or left-handed. He was a fine fielder who was good enough to keep wicket

Is an English football player who plays for Hull City. He was also captain of the England under-20 t

Is an English football player who plays for Hull City. He was also captain of the England under-20 team, and has been capped eight times for the under-21s. He represented England U20 at 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship.

Played first-class cricket for Oxford University and Somerset. Seamer was a bespectacled right-hande

Played first-class cricket for Oxford University and Somerset. Seamer was a bespectacled right-handed middle-order batsman and an occasional right-arm leg-spin bowler. He left the Colonial Service in 1950 and became a schoolmaster at Marlborough College,

Is a retired professional ice hockey player.Growing up in Maxville, Ontario the son of Dutch immigra

Is a retired professional ice hockey player.Growing up in Maxville, Ontario the son of Dutch immigrants, Wensink is best remembered for his time with the Boston Bruins, where he teamed with Terry O'Reilly and Stan Jonathan as the team's enforcers. In one

Was an Australian cricketer who played in 8 Tests from 1960 to 1967.

Was an Australian cricketer who played in 8 Tests from 1960 to 1967.

Was a first class cricketer. He was a left arm fast round arm bowler and left-handed batsman who pla

Was a first class cricketer. He was a left arm fast round arm bowler and left-handed batsman who played 38 games for Yorkshire CCC between 1868 and 1876, 13 games for the MCC between 1869 and 1883 and one for the "Left Handed" against the "Right Handed".H

Is a British equestrian and former Olympian. Horses he has partnered include Ryan's Son, Milton and

Is a British equestrian and former Olympian. Horses he has partnered include Ryan's Son, Milton and Gammon in the sport of show jumping. Milton is arguably the horse Whitaker is the most famous for riding; having competed him successfully several times at

Was an association football player who represented New Zealand at international level. Newall made h

Was an association football player who represented New Zealand at international level. Newall made his full All Whites debut, a 0-2 loss to New Caledonia on 19 September 1951 and ended his international playing career with 10 A-international caps and an i

Is a former major league baseball player from Watsonville, California. He was a second baseman for t

Is a former major league baseball player from Watsonville, California. He was a second baseman for the San Diego Padres. He also played nine seasons in Japan with the Taiyo Whales and Yomiuri Giants. He is of Filipino (Ilocano) and Caucasian ancestry.Following the trade, Sipin was promoted to the major leagues. Sipin played 68 games for the padres that season, batting .223 with 12 doubles, two triples and two homers in 229 at bats. He also had 9 RBIs and 2 stolen bases that season. Sipin had 7 errors in the field, giving him a fielding percentage of 0.976 for 477 innings.[1]

Is a former professional tennis player from the United States. Whitlinger enjoyed most of his tennis

Is a former professional tennis player from the United States. Whitlinger enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career he won 1 doubles title.

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm off-break bowler. Wilcox's c

Was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm off-break bowler. Wilcox's career began with Cambridge University in 1961, for whom he played for two years, his debut coming against Kent. Wilcox spent a year out of the game before

Is an English former footballer who spent ten years at Watford as well playing for Arsenal, Sunderla

Is an English former footballer who spent ten years at Watford as well playing for Arsenal, Sunderland, Sheffield Wednesday, Sheffield United and Brentford. He started his career as a left-winger but spent most of his career as a left-back.

Was an English cricketer who played 46 first-class matches in the 1920s, the bulk of these for Oxfor

Was an English cricketer who played 46 first-class matches in the 1920s, the bulk of these for Oxford University and Worcestershire. Greenstock made his first-class debut for Worcestershire against Northamptonshire at Worcester in August 1924, but was not

Is an Australian slalom canoer who competed in the early 2000s. He was eliminated in the qualifying

Is an Australian slalom canoer who competed in the early 2000s. He was eliminated in the qualifying round of the K-1 event at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney.

Is a professional soccer player who plays for the Singapore Armed Forces Football Club (SAFFC) and t

Is a professional soccer player who plays for the Singapore Armed Forces Football Club (SAFFC) and the Singapore national football team.He was called up to the national team (consisted of 32) for a series for friendly matches against North Korea, Saudi Arabia and Australia. He debuted in the second half against North Korea and even got an assist.

Is a former professional American football player.He is 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) and 210 lb (95 kg). He jo

Is a former professional American football player.He is 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) and 210 lb (95 kg). He joined the American Football League's San Diego Chargers in 1962. He shared quarterbacking duties until 1966, when he became San Diego's starting quarterback, and averaged over 3,000 yards and 23 tds per (14-game) season for the next four years.

Was an English cricketer who, though he made only five known first-class appearances, had a signific

Was an English cricketer who, though he made only five known first-class appearances, had a significant impact on the game's history and development. Willes played for Kent county cricket teams and was a fast underarm or, when he could get away with it, r

Was an English football player and coach.Born in Boston, Lincolnshire, he first played for his local

Was an English football player and coach.Born in Boston, Lincolnshire, he first played for his local side Boston Town before moving to Royal Arsenal in 1889, following a match between the two on Good Friday of that year. He played in Arsenal's very first FA Cup tie, against Lyndhurst on October 5, 1889, and soon earned a reputation as a determined and tough-tackling wing-half.

Was an English professional footballer who played as a left back.Jones was born in Rotherham, South

Was an English professional footballer who played as a left back.Jones was born in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. A former coal miner, he was transferred from Sunderland to Birmingham for a fee of £2,000. For six seasons he formed a formidable full back pairing with Frank Womack, helping the club to the championship of the Football League Second Division in the 1920–21 season.

Was an English football goalkeeper. In his early days, he played for Marley Hill United. In July 191

Was an English football goalkeeper. In his early days, he played for Marley Hill United. In July 1912, he was sold to Manchester United F.C.. He stayed with United until 1927 when he retired. During his United career, he made 199 appearances.

Is an English former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Is an English former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Was an English footballer who played 327 league games for Derby County and won 11 England caps. He l

Was an English footballer who played 327 league games for Derby County and won 11 England caps. He later managed Derby County and Bradford City.Barker was a centre half who started out with Midland League side Denaby Rovers. His career nearly finished before it had barely started after he suffered a thigh injury at the pit.

Professional basketball player and current coach. A 6'2" forward/guard, Bach played collegiately at

Professional basketball player and current coach. A 6'2" forward/guard, Bach played collegiately at Fordham University and Brown.

Was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a forward in Southampton's inaugural season in

Was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a forward in Southampton's inaugural season in the Southern League.Angus was one of the first professional players signed by Southampton. He played in the Saints' two FA Cup qualifying matches in November 1893 as well as friendlies and local cup matches.