Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Was a Mexican professional boxer. López was best known for fighting Wilfredo Gómez twice for the W

Was a Mexican professional boxer. López was best known for fighting Wilfredo Gómez twice for the WBC Super Bantamweight title. Most importantly, he is credited with introducing Julio César Chávez to the sport. He retired in 1992 with a 66-19 record (46 KO

Is a former professional male tennis player from Costa Rica. He turned pro in 1996. On October 11, 1

Is a former professional male tennis player from Costa Rica. He turned pro in 1996. On October 11, 1999, Marín reached his career-high singles ranking: World No. 55. Previously in that year he played against Pete Sampras at 1999 French Open 1st round, a f

Is a Cuban Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual sabre and team épée events at the 1948 Su

Is a Cuban Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual sabre and team épée events at the 1948 Summer Olympics.

Is a former Spanish handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.In 1972 he was part of

Is a former Spanish handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.In 1972 he was part of the Spanish team which finished fifteenth in the Olympic tournament. He played four matches and scored eight goals.

A Mexican Midfielder for the Mexican Premier league Club UNAM Pumas, of Mexico City. Nicknamed "El C

A Mexican Midfielder for the Mexican Premier league Club UNAM Pumas, of Mexico City. Nicknamed "El Combatiente" by fans for his enduring physical play in central midfield, he has been Puma's greatest revelation of the 2006 Season.

Spanish basketball player, considered one of the greatest Small forwards ever to play in Europe, an

Spanish basketball player, considered one of the greatest Small forwards ever to play in Europe, and who played all his career in FC Barcelona.

Is a retired Spanish basketball player, considered one of the greatest small forwards ever to play i

Is a retired Spanish basketball player, considered one of the greatest small forwards ever to play in Europe. Named Mister Europa Player of the Year in 1984, he played all his career in FC Barcelona.

Is a former Costa Rican football player who shined during the 1980s and 1990s. Cayasso played in Cos

Is a former Costa Rican football player who shined during the 1980s and 1990s. Cayasso played in Costa Rica for the two biggest teams, starting out in LD Alajuelense in the early 80's, and later switching to their arch-rivals Saprissa before the 1988 season. His transfer caused a lot of national attention because he was considered one of the most talented players in Costa Rica at the time.

Was a Spanish football (soccer) player who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was a member of t

Was a Spanish football (soccer) player who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was a member of the Spanish team, which won the silver medal in the football tournament.

An Argentina-born, naturalized-Mexican footballer. He currently plays for Lobos de la BUAP of the Li

An Argentina-born, naturalized-Mexican footballer. He currently plays for Lobos de la BUAP of the Liga de Ascenso.

An Argentine footballer who plays for Estudiantes de La Plata.[1]Huerta has played for Nueva Chicago

An Argentine footballer who plays for Estudiantes de La Plata.[1]Huerta has played for Nueva Chicago and Estudiantes de La Plata in the Primera División de Argentina.[2]Huerta, nicknamed "the lion", was a significant part of the 2006 championship team, but two major injuries kept him outside the pitch for almost two years. He re-appeared in 2008, and is currently a substitute midfielder.

A retired Argentine football midfielder and occasionally defender. He was born in the city of San Ma

A retired Argentine football midfielder and occasionally defender. He was born in the city of San Martín in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. He played for a number of clubs in Argentina, Spain, Italy and Switzerland.Barbas started his career in 1977 at Racing Club de Avellaneda in the Primera Division Argentina. He then went on to play for Real Zaragoza in Spain, U.S. Lecce in Italy, FC Locarno and FC Sion in Switzerland.

Is a former football striker.He started his career at Olimpia Asunción which was coached then by th

Is a former football striker.He started his career at Olimpia Asunción which was coached then by the great Aurelio González, where he won some national championships. From there, he was transferred to Sevilla FC of Spain where he would spend 8 years, play

Is a former professional tennis player from Spain, best remembered for being Spain Davis Cup team ca

Is a former professional tennis player from Spain, best remembered for being Spain Davis Cup team captain along Jordi Arrese and Josep Perlas when Spain won its second Davis Cup title, in 2004.

Is a retired boxer from Cuba, who won the golden medal in the Bantamweight division (-54 kg) at age

Is a retired boxer from Cuba, who won the golden medal in the Bantamweight division (-54 kg) at age seventeen at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. In the final he defeated Venezuela's Bernardo Piñango on points (5-0).

Is a former freestyle swimmer from Spain, who competed at two consecutive Summer Olympics for his na

Is a former freestyle swimmer from Spain, who competed at two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1996. There he finished in 30th and 33rd position in the 50m and 100m Freestyle.

Is a retired Bolivian football striker.His former clubs are Blooming, Guabirá, MLS team D.C. United

Is a retired Bolivian football striker.His former clubs are Blooming, Guabirá, MLS team D.C. United, The Strongest and Oriente Petrolero. He finished his career with a second spell in The Strongest.

Is a sprinter from the Dominican Republic.Betances finished fifth in 4 x 400 metres relay at the 200

Is a sprinter from the Dominican Republic.Betances finished fifth in 4 x 400 metres relay at the 2006 World Indoor Championships, together with teammates Arismendy Peguero, Danis García and Carlos Santa.

Is a Mexican sprint canoer who competed in the late 1970s. At the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal,

Is a Mexican sprint canoer who competed in the late 1970s. At the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, he was eliminated in the semifinals of the K-2 500 m event and the repechages of the K-2 1000 m event.

Was an Argentine footballer. He played in goal for Argentina in the 1930 FIFA World Cup final on 30

Was an Argentine footballer. He played in goal for Argentina in the 1930 FIFA World Cup final on 30 July 1930, which was lost 4–2 to Uruguay.Bottaso started his career in 1927 with Argentino de Quilmes. After playing in the 1930 World Cup he moved to Racing Club de Avellaneda where he played until 1938. Botasso then returned to Argentino de Quilmes who were playing in the Argentine 2nd Division.

Is an Uruguayan boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he was eliminated in the sec

Is an Uruguayan boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he was eliminated in the second round of the middleweight class after losing his fight to the upcoming gold medalist Jean Despeaux.

Is a former Uruguayan footballer, who played for Danubio. In Argentina he played in the Club Atlanta

Is a former Uruguayan footballer, who played for Danubio. In Argentina he played in the Club Atlanta.For the Uruguay national football team, he was part of the 1950 FIFA World Cup winning team, but did not play in any matches in the tournament.

Is a Colombian footballer who plays for América de Cali.

Is a Colombian footballer who plays for América de Cali.

Is a Colombian professional soccer player.Mejia has played professionally for Athletic C.D Bucaraman

Is a Colombian professional soccer player.Mejia has played professionally for Athletic C.D Bucaramanga in his native country, and currently is with C.D. Chalatenango of Primera División de Fútbol Profesional in El Salvador.

Is a boxer from Colombia, best known for winning the 2002 Central American and Caribbean Games at ju

Is a boxer from Colombia, best known for winning the 2002 Central American and Caribbean Games at junior middleweight vs Juan Ubaldo. He is nicknamed "La Boa".