Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Was an English footballer.He played for Aston Villa from 1945 until his retirement in 1961, making 4

Was an English footballer.He played for Aston Villa from 1945 until his retirement in 1961, making 430 appearances and scoring 144 goals. He was Villa's last FA Cup-winning captain, in 1957.

Was a Scottish footballer who played as a a winger.Born in Uddingston, Lanarkshire, Doyle started hi

Was a Scottish footballer who played as a a winger.Born in Uddingston, Lanarkshire, Doyle started his senior career with Ayr United, whom he joined from juvenile side Viewpark in 1970. He made his first (and only) appearance for the Scottish national team in December 1975 in a 1-1 draw with Romania and four months later moved to Celtic. He won two league titles and one Scottish Cup during his time with the Glasgow club.

A featherweight and junior lightweight boxer who fought from 1910 until 1932. Dundee was born Giusep

A featherweight and junior lightweight boxer who fought from 1910 until 1932. Dundee was born Giuseppe Carrora in Sciacca, Sicily, but was raised in the United States.

Is a former South African heavyweight boxer.The tall 6`3 South African boxer started his career in 1

Is a former South African heavyweight boxer.The tall 6`3 South African boxer started his career in 1985 and beat 17 opponents. He then was stopped cold after losing to ex-champ Mike Weaver by 7th round KO. He later avenged this fight by knocking out Mike Weaver in two rounds but never achieved contender status. After this, he fought 15 more fights, and compiled an overall record of 27 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw. All losses were stoppage losses to known opponents (Renaldo Snipes, Francesco Damiani, Pierre Coetzer, Corrie Sanders).

A retied Dutch football player who played for ADO Den Haag, Ajax, Anderlecht, Standard Liège, NAC B

A retied Dutch football player who played for ADO Den Haag, Ajax, Anderlecht, Standard Liège, NAC Breda and Sint-Niklase, as well as the Dutch national side.

Is the head coach of the Stanford Cardinal men's basketball team.He played basketball at Mackin High

Is the head coach of the Stanford Cardinal men's basketball team.He played basketball at Mackin High School in Washington, D.C. before enrolling at Duke University. At Duke, he became the team's all-time leading scorer with 2,556 points, which stood until 2006 when J.J. Redick surpassed it.[1] In Dawkins' senior year at Duke, the 1985-1986 season, the Duke Blue Devils attained a win-loss record of 37-3, which was an NCAA record for both games played and games won in a single season at the time. They reached the 1986 NCAA championship game, where they lost to Louisville 72-69. In his senior season, Dawkins averaged 20.2 points per game[2] and won the Naismith College Player of the Year Award, presented to the nation's top Collegiate Basketball Player. He also served as alternate on the 1984 United States Olympic basketball team. He graduated with a degree in political science.[3]

Is a French football defender currently playing for French Championnat National side Nîmes Olympiqu

Is a French football defender currently playing for French Championnat National side Nîmes Olympique.His previous clubs include OSC Lille, Olympique Marseille and Guingamp.

A Swedish former footballer.He is most noted for his career in IFK Göteborg, where he was highly su

A Swedish former footballer.He is most noted for his career in IFK Göteborg, where he was highly successful. As a professional he was less successful, often just staying a year in the team. He became both Swedish and German Champion, with Göteborg and Bayern Munich respectively.

Is a Haitian soccer forward who currently plays for R.R.F.C. Montegnée in Belgium.[1] He previously

Is a Haitian soccer forward who currently plays for R.R.F.C. Montegnée in Belgium.[1] He previously was a member of Red Bull New York's youth team and attended Columbia High School in Maplewood, New Jersey.

Was a Scottish professional golfer whose career spanned the years either side of World War II. Altho

Was a Scottish professional golfer whose career spanned the years either side of World War II. Although never a winner of a major tournament of note, Fallon often contended with high finishes - he lost the final of the 1954 British PGA Matchplay Champions

Australian featherweight boxer, who was born as Jean-Pierre Famechon in France. He moved to Australi

Australian featherweight boxer, who was born as Jean-Pierre Famechon in France. He moved to Australia in 1950 aged five. Over his twenty-year career he became known as a tough fighter, a career record of 56 wins (20 by KO), 6 draws and 5 losses.

A Mexican football (soccer) defender, who currently plays for Santos Laguna of the Primera División

A Mexican football (soccer) defender, who currently plays for Santos Laguna of the Primera División de México.García made his debut for Chivas de Guadalajara of the Primera División de México as a midfielder in the 2001 Spring season, eventually playing nine games that season. After three more seasons as a midfielder, García was moved to central defense by Hans Westerhof, where he was a consistent starter throughout 2004. He joined Chivas USA in August 2006. His stint with Chivas USA lasted a little bit, as he was released and consequently bought by Jaguares de Chiapas, marking his return to the Mexican Primera Division.With chivas he made a last minute goal against his current team Jaguares de Chiapas pushing chivas to the semi finals against pachuca where another last minute goal eliminated them. During the 2007 Draft Santos Laguna acquired him from Jaguares de Chiapas.

Is a Scottish former professional football player who is best known for his time with Rangers and Hi

Is a Scottish former professional football player who is best known for his time with Rangers and Hibernian.Hamilton began his career with Cumbernauld United before moving on to Hibernian in 1969. He joined Rangers four years later. Hamilton also had spells with Millwall and St. Johnstone.

Was an English footballer, most associated with Wolverhampton Wanderers.A diminutive figure, standin

Was an English footballer, most associated with Wolverhampton Wanderers.A diminutive figure, standing just 5' 4" with size 3 boots, Hancocks played in the Wrekin Schools team before making his debut for hometown club Oakengates Town in the Birmingham League, aged just 15.

Was a professional boxer who on June 14, 1954 became the New Zealand featherweight champion, and on

Was a professional boxer who on June 14, 1954 became the New Zealand featherweight champion, and on 16 May 1955 the New Zealand lightweight champion. Trained by Ron Grimmer who also trained Manny Santos and Toro George. Hanks was considered one of the mos

Was an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the NBA. He spent four season

Was an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the NBA. He spent four seasons with Phoenix and missed only one game in his first three years.

Is a Swedish speed skater whose greatest moment was to win a gold medal in the 10,000-meter event at

Is a Swedish speed skater whose greatest moment was to win a gold medal in the 10,000-meter event at the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble, France.Höglin was a surprise winner, having never placed higher than 10th in the European or world championships, an

Is a Dutch professional cyclist riding for the Dutch Vacansoleil Pro Cycling Team. His breakthrough

Is a Dutch professional cyclist riding for the Dutch Vacansoleil Pro Cycling Team. His breakthrough year in the professional cycling peloton was 2009, winning the Driedaagse van West-Vlaanderen and finishing on a 12th place in the Tour of Flanders, a 12th

Is a former football player and manager.Hore appeared for Plymouth Argyle in midfield or as full bac

Is a former football player and manager.Hore appeared for Plymouth Argyle in midfield or as full back on 440 occasions. It was his task to mark Pelé when Santos lost to Argyle 3-2 at Home Park in March 1973. He finished his playing career at Exeter City.

Was an American welterweight boxer whose careered spanned from 1923 to 1934. Indrisano defeated two

Was an American welterweight boxer whose careered spanned from 1923 to 1934. Indrisano defeated two world welterweight champions; Lou Brouillard (in two out of three bouts) and Jackie Fields. However, Indrisano never received a match for the world welterw

Was a Scottish-U.S. soccer inside right. He played seven seasons in the American Soccer League and o

Was a Scottish-U.S. soccer inside right. He played seven seasons in the American Soccer League and one with Hearts. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame. He began his career in 1912 with a series of amateur and semi-professional teams in the Pittsburgh area. In 1921, he moved to Philadelphia Field Club of the first division American Soccer League.

Is an American professional wrestler, best known as one half of The Backseat Boyz, along with the la

Is an American professional wrestler, best known as one half of The Backseat Boyz, along with the late Trent Acid. Kashmere has competed in Ring of Honor, Pro Wrestling Unplugged, Combat Zone Wrestling, Assault Championship Wrestling, Premier Wrestling Fe

Was an American football tight end and linebacker in the NFL for the Cleveland Browns and New Orlean

Was an American football tight end and linebacker in the NFL for the Cleveland Browns and New Orleans Saints. He played college football at the University of Mississippi.

Is a former Ku Klux Klan leader who became a born again Christian and now travels around the globe p

Is a former Ku Klux Klan leader who became a born again Christian and now travels around the globe preaching the gospel and teaching against racism and hate groups such as the Ku Klux Klan, Neo Nazis, and Aryan Nations. Clary is known also as the wrestler

Is a retired wide receiver who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college football at Ala

Is a retired wide receiver who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college football at Alabama A&M, becoming the Steelers' fourth-round draft pick in 1974. Stallworth played in six AFC championships, and went to four Super Bowls. His career statistics were an impressive 537 receptions for 8,723 yards and 63 TDs