Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Was a world Flyweight boxing champion. Wolgast turned pro in 1925 and was considered one of the fast

Was a world Flyweight boxing champion. Wolgast turned pro in 1925 and was considered one of the fastest boxers of his time. Wolgast defeated Black Bill for the vacant New York State Athletic Commission world flyweight title in 1930.

Is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League.Theismann was selected in

Is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League.Theismann was selected in the fourth round by the Miami Dolphins in the 1971 NFL Draft, as well as Major League Baseball's Minnesota Twins as a shortstop in that year's Major League Baseball draft.

Was an English cricketer. Wilson was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm medium pace. Wilson

Was an English cricketer. Wilson was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm medium pace. Wilson made his debut for Dorset in the 2002 Minor Counties Championship against Cornwall. From 2002 to 2003, Wilson played 10 Minor Counties matches for Dorset,

Is a Filipino Professional basketball player of the Philippine Basketball Association. He was born o

Is a Filipino Professional basketball player of the Philippine Basketball Association. He was born on May 8, 1984 at Cebu City, Philippines. He currently plays for the Air 21 Express. He is also known by his moniker "Baby Shaq." Dubbed “Baby Shaq” in the

Was a German track cyclist. He competed at the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens.Rosemeyer finished fou

Was a German track cyclist. He competed at the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens.Rosemeyer finished fourth in the 10 kilometres event. He also competed in the time trial competition and finished eighth. In the sprint event he was unable to finish the race du

Was a professional footballer.McGrae, a defender, began his career with Everton before playing for T

Was a professional footballer.McGrae, a defender, began his career with Everton before playing for Tranmere Rovers, Norwich City, Bradford City, Clapton Orient and Halifax Town.

Is an American professional wrestler from Southern California best known by his ringname Joey Ryan.

Is an American professional wrestler from Southern California best known by his ringname Joey Ryan. He is a former Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Champion, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla Tag Team Champion with "The Professional" Scott Lost and former NWA World Ta

Is a retired National Hockey League player and current head coach of the NHL's Colorado Avalanche. H

Is a retired National Hockey League player and current head coach of the NHL's Colorado Avalanche. His younger brother David Sacco also played in the NHL. Drafted in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs, Sacco played for Boston University b

Is a professional boxer, lawyer, and fight promoter. Born in Chicago, Gilbert moved west at a young

Is a professional boxer, lawyer, and fight promoter. Born in Chicago, Gilbert moved west at a young age, the son of a nurse and a military medic who served in Afghanistan. His sister works as a nutritionist and trainer, whom he works with. He started boxi

Was an English footballer and manager.Wade was born in Shoreditch, London and joined Arsenal as an a

Was an English footballer and manager.Wade was born in Shoreditch, London and joined Arsenal as an amateur in 1944. Wade was serving in the Royal Air Force during World War II; stationed at RAF Credenhill in Herefordshire, he guested a few times for Southern League side Hereford United during this period as well.

Is a Puerto Rican who was an amateur boxing star. Serrano had an award winning career as an amateur.

Is a Puerto Rican who was an amateur boxing star. Serrano had an award winning career as an amateur. A member of the Bairoa Gym boxing team, he met, among others, Miguel Cotto during his career as an amateur boxer. Cotto and Serrano forged a friendship as

Was a Swiss racing driver.Affectionately known as "Seppi" to his family and close friends, Jo Siffer

Was a Swiss racing driver.Affectionately known as "Seppi" to his family and close friends, Jo Siffert was born in Fribourg, Switzerland, the son of a dairy owner. He initially made his name in racing on two wheels, powering his way to the Swiss 350cc moto

Is an Australian tennis player from Melbourne, Victoria. Sirianni was born to father Joseph and moth

Is an Australian tennis player from Melbourne, Victoria. Sirianni was born to father Joseph and mother Ida. Sirianni turned professional in 1996 and he plays right-handed. He achieved his career-high singles ranking of World Number 138 on 20 October 2008.

Was an American bobsledder who competed in the 1950s.Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Smith or "Colonel Joe

Was an American bobsledder who competed in the 1950s.Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Smith or "Colonel Joe" worked with the USO as Chief of the Armed Forces Entertainment Office. He traveled with many of the celebrities who performed for the USO including Bob H

Was a French boxer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he was eliminated in the first r

Was a French boxer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he was eliminated in the first round of the lightweight class after losing his fight to the upcoming gold medalist Samuel Mosberg.

Is a former West Indian cricketer who played 27 Tests for the West Indies. He played Test cricket fr

Is a former West Indian cricketer who played 27 Tests for the West Indies. He played Test cricket from 1958 to 1965, scoring 1326 runs, mainly from number six and seven in the batting line-up.

Was an English footballer who played as a forward for West Ham United before and during World War II

Was an English footballer who played as a forward for West Ham United before and during World War II.Foxall was born in Crowle, Lincolnshire and had been playing football at Gainsborough Trinity, where he spent three seasons, before being signed by West Ham United in 1934.

Is a professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for Brighton & Hove Albion. Gatting at

Is a professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for Brighton & Hove Albion. Gatting attended Cardinal Newman Catholic School in Hove, followed by Brighton College.

Is a Nigerian football player currently with Kano Pillars F.C.Thompson began his career with Cotonsp

Is a Nigerian football player currently with Kano Pillars F.C.Thompson began his career with Cotonsport Garoua as a member of the Rudder Sports Management (2003-2005) and moved in 2008 to Enyimba International F.C., after only one year he signed with Kano Pillars F.C.

Is an American professional basketball player, formerly for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA. The 6'0", 1

Is an American professional basketball player, formerly for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA. The 6'0", 185 lb point guard played college basketball at Pennsylvania State University alongside his brother, Jon.Crispin split the 2001-02 NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns. He also signed with the Miami Heat in 2003[2] but was waived before the 2003-04 season began.[3][4]

Is a Major League Baseball utility player for the Milwaukee Brewers.Inglett is a hard knocks type of

Is a Major League Baseball utility player for the Milwaukee Brewers.Inglett is a hard knocks type of guy with no off-season, as he builds houses in Sacramento, California for Colafranseco Framing Inc out of Roseville, California.Inglett spent the 2007 minor league season with the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. He played 107 games for the Bisons, batting .253 with 4 home runs and 57 RBI. Inglett was designated for assignment on September 6, 2007, to clear room for David Dellucci, who was coming off the 60-day DL. He was claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays on September 14, 2007.

Is a Champion jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing. Talamo first raced at a bush track. His

Is a Champion jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing. Talamo first raced at a bush track. His skills and desire was such that he decided to leave high school in order to pursue a professional riding career. He debuted at Louisiana Downs in June 2006

Was a Scottish footballer who played for Scotland in the first ever international football match aga

Was a Scottish footballer who played for Scotland in the first ever international football match against England in 1872.Taylor is regarded as an important figure in early international football, playing in all of Scotland's first six international games, and captaining them on two occasions. A fullback, Taylor played for ameteur club Queen's Park with whom he won the Scottish Cup in 1874, 1875 and 1876.

Is a Togolese footballer, who plays for ASKO Kara.He is a member of the Togo national football team,

Is a Togolese footballer, who plays for ASKO Kara.He is a member of the Togo national football team, who earned his first call up in June 2006 for the Qualification to the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations and presented the team at UEMOA Tournament 2007.

Is a French football midfielder.

Is a French football midfielder.