American Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Was a swimming coach for Indiana University (IU) and the United States Olympic team. At IU, he coach

Was a swimming coach for Indiana University (IU) and the United States Olympic team. At IU, he coached the men's team to six consecutive NCAA Men's Swimming and Diving Championships from 1968 to 1973. He served as the Men's Head Coach of the USA's swimmin

Was an American ice hockey player who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Was an American ice hockey player who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Is a Wisconsin politician and member of the Democratic Party. He was the 44th Governor of Wisconsin,

Is a Wisconsin politician and member of the Democratic Party. He was the 44th Governor of Wisconsin, serving from January 6, 2003 to January 3, 2011. He defeated incumbent Governor Scott McCallum by a margin of 45 percent to 41 percent; the Libertarian Pa

He served as the 52nd Governor of New Jersey from January 15, 2002, until November 15, 2004, when he

He served as the 52nd Governor of New Jersey from January 15, 2002, until November 15, 2004, when he resigned from office. McGreevey coupled the announcement of his decision to resign with a public declaration of his homosexuality and a claim to an extram

Was a Canadian basketball player who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics. He was part of the Canadi

Was a Canadian basketball player who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics. He was part of the Canadian basketball team, which was eliminated after the group stage in the 1952 tournament. He played one match.

Was a thoroughbred racehorse trainer.Born in Sheepshead Bay near Brooklyn, New York, Fitzsimmons beg

Was a thoroughbred racehorse trainer.Born in Sheepshead Bay near Brooklyn, New York, Fitzsimmons began his career in 1885 working at a racetrack as a stable boy. After nearly ten less-than-successful years as a thoroughbred jockey, he became too heavy for that job and took up the training of horses.

(born October 3, 1968 in Wewahitchka, Florida) is a former Major League Baseball player. He batted a

(born October 3, 1968 in Wewahitchka, Florida) is a former Major League Baseball player. He batted and threw right-handed.

(August 21, 1939 – December 25, 2007) is a former right-handed Major League Baseball first baseman

(August 21, 1939 – December 25, 2007) is a former right-handed Major League Baseball first basemanoutfielderpinch hitter who played from 1963 to 1973 for the St. Louis Cardinals, Houston Colt .45s/Astros, Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds and New York Mets.

(August 24, 1894 - August 7 - 1991) was a shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for six diff

(August 24, 1894 - August 7 - 1991) was a shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for six different teams between 1917 and 1928.

Born on August 2, 1955, in Oak Park, Illinois) is a retired professional baseball player who played

Born on August 2, 1955, in Oak Park, Illinois) is a retired professional baseball player who played 3 seasons for the California Angels and Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball.

(born June 3, 1950 in Evergreen Park, Illinois) is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball who

(born June 3, 1950 in Evergreen Park, Illinois) is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for seven different teams between 1973 and 1990. Listed at 5' 10", 165 lb., he batted and threw left-handed.

He began acting during the late 1990s, appearing on the short-lived television series Freaks and Gee

He began acting during the late 1990s, appearing on the short-lived television series Freaks and Geeks and starring in several teen films. In 2001, he received worldwide attention and praise for his portrayal of James Dean in the made for television biographical film James Dean, which earned him a Golden Globe for Best Actor.He became well known since the early 2000s when he was cast as Harry Osborn in the Spider-Man films. In 2005, he starred in the war film The Great Raid, in which he played Robert Prince, captain of a Ranger Battalion who rescued prisoners of war from the Cabanatuan prison camp during World War II. The following year, he had three starting roles in Tristan & Isolde, Annapolis, and Flyboys. In 2008,

(pronounced "jen-TEE-uhl," born June 3, 1934 in San Francisco, California), also nicknamed "Diamond

(pronounced "jen-TEE-uhl," born June 3, 1934 in San Francisco, California), also nicknamed "Diamond Jim", is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and left-handed

Is a former professional American Football cornerback who played in the NFL for the New York Jets, K

Is a former professional American Football cornerback who played in the NFL for the New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs, and the Oakland Raiders from 1988 to 2001.

(August 3, 1920 — June 17, 1984) was an American catcher and coach in Major League Baseball who sp

(August 3, 1920 — June 17, 1984) was an American catcher and coach in Major League Baseball who spent almost 40 years in a major league uniform. As a catcher, the team he is most identified with is the Cleveland Indians.

Was an American astronomer.Keeler worked at Lick Observatory beginning in 1888, but left after being

Was an American astronomer.Keeler worked at Lick Observatory beginning in 1888, but left after being appointed director of the University of Pittsburgh's Allegheny Observatory in 1891. He returned to Lick Observatory as its director in 1898, but died not long after in 1900. He had married in 1891 and left a widow and two children. His ashes were interred in a crypt at the base of the 31-inch Keeler Memorial telescope at the Allegheny Observatory.Along with George Hale, Keeler founded and edited the Astrophysical Journal, which remains a major journal of astronomy today.

Kelly grew up in the small town of East Brady, Pennsylvania, about 55 miles northeast of Pittsburgh.

Kelly grew up in the small town of East Brady, Pennsylvania, about 55 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. He was a standout at East Brady High School, where during his high school career he won all-state honors after passing for 3,915 yards and 44 TD's.[4] Aft

(born July 1, 1863 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - April 16, 1916), is a former professional basebal

(born July 1, 1863 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - April 16, 1916), is a former professional baseball player who played outfield in the Major Leagues from 1885-1891.

Was an African American Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1883 to

Was an African American Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1883 to 1887, representing North Carolina during part of the Reconstruction era.O'Hara was elected as a Republican to the Forty-eighth and Forty-ninth Congresses

Is a retired American professional basketball player, at the guard position. Silas played the majori

Is a retired American professional basketball player, at the guard position. Silas played the majority of his career with the San Antonio Spurs. His nicknames include "The Snake," "Captain Late," and "The Late Mr. Silas," the latter two referring to the fact that Silas seemed to play his best late in games.

Was a professional boxer in the Light Heavyweight (175lb) division. (The name often appears as James

Was a professional boxer in the Light Heavyweight (175lb) division. (The name often appears as James Patrick Slattery, however that is incorrect. His son and grandson also had the name James Edward.) Slattery, son of a Buffalo fire fighter, turned pro in

Is an American Grandmaster of chess.Tarjan was just 17 when he was selected to the American team for

Is an American Grandmaster of chess.Tarjan was just 17 when he was selected to the American team for the 1969 World Students' Olympiad, at Dresden. He was a member of the winning American side at Haifa 1970, and was selected again at Graz 1972. He is a gr

(May 25, 1858 – December 31, 1915) was an Canadian left fielder in Major League Baseball in the la

(May 25, 1858 – December 31, 1915) was an Canadian left fielder in Major League Baseball in the late 19th century.

Was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky. He served as a Captain in the Confederate States Army Cavalry

Was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky. He served as a Captain in the Confederate States Army Cavalry as a portion of Morgan's Men. He was elected Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky serving from 1879-1883.During his time as Lieutenant Governor, Jesse James rob

Was an American jurist and politician who served as a judge of the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of

Was an American jurist and politician who served as a judge of the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal and Louisiana Supreme Court as well as a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from Minden, the seat of Webster Parish in the