Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Nicknamed "Cakes," is a former Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher who played his en

Nicknamed "Cakes," is a former Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher who played his entire career for the Baltimore Orioles (1965-1984). He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1990.

Was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a wing half. He played 285 games in all competi

Was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a wing half. He played 285 games in all competitions for Birmingham, including 261 top flight League games and an appearance at Wembley in the 1931 FA Cup Final, before trying his hand at management. He was the younger brother of Willie Cringan, captain of Celtic and Scotland.

Is an Australian cricket player, who played for the Tasmanian Tigers from 1998 until 2001. He was a

Is an Australian cricket player, who played for the Tasmanian Tigers from 1998 until 2001. He was a right-handed batsman and useful right arm medium pace bowler.

The versatile James Marshall can play as both opener and middle-order batsman. He opened the batting

The versatile James Marshall can play as both opener and middle-order batsman. He opened the batting for his province Northern Districts until 2004-05, and it is at the top of the order that he has had his major successes at first-class level since he mad

Is an American professional basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers of the NBA.The 6'8" (20

Is an American professional basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers of the NBA.The 6'8" (203cm), 215 lb (98 kg) small forward who attended American Senior High was picked 49th by the Indiana Pacers in the 2003 NBA Draft out of the University of Miami.[1] After playing in only 26 total minutes[2] over six games during his rookie campaign, he played almost a full season during 2004-05, averaging 4.9 points per game while also ranking 25th in the NBA in three-point conversion percentage (39.8%).[2]

Is an English cricketer. He is a left-handed batsman and a left-arm medium-pace bowler. Having made

Is an English cricketer. He is a left-handed batsman and a left-arm medium-pace bowler. Having made his way through the Cardiff UCCE side, he got a chance to perform for the Hampshire second XI, and spent a season with Wiltshire in 2001.

Is an English former footballer, who played for Halifax Town, Stockport County, Darlington, Leiceste

Is an English former footballer, who played for Halifax Town, Stockport County, Darlington, Leicester City and Bradford City. During his career he scored goals in all of the top five divisions of the English football league system.

A professional boxer of the Super middleweight division. He is the son of former IBF Junior welterwe

A professional boxer of the Super middleweight division. He is the son of former IBF Junior welterweight and WBC welterweight champion James "Buddy" McGirt,

Is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays. He bats and throws right-handed.

Is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays. He bats and throws right-handed.Shields was drafted in the 2000 amateur baseball draft by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.[1] He made his Major League debut against the Baltimore Orioles on May 31, 2006.[1] He surrendered five runs over five innings as he earned a no-decision. On June 5, Shields picked up his first big league win against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim striking out six over six innings of work. On June 21, 2006 Shields became the first Devil Rays pitcher to start his career with 4 straight wins.

Was a right-handed major league baseball pitcher with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Bees/Braves and

Was a right-handed major league baseball pitcher with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Bees/Braves and Detroit Tigers from 1937 to 1945. In 1944 with the Boston Braves he pitched two no-hitters (one a five-inning game).In 1940, Tobin joined the Boston Braves, where manager Casey Stengel made him a relief pitcher. On May 13, 1942, by then a starter, Tobin became the only pitcher in modern major-league history to hit three home runs in one game (Guy Hecker hit three homers in a game in the nineteenth century).

Is a former state cricketer and now Australian television and radio personality. As a cricketer he w

Is a former state cricketer and now Australian television and radio personality. As a cricketer he was known as Jamie Brayshaw. He is the son of former Western Australian cricketer and Australian rules footballer Ian Brayshaw, and the brother of Mark Brayshaw, a former Kangaroos AFL player. He is currently serving as Chairman of the North Melbourne Football Club. In 2001 his big break came as the host of the Seven Network's Ashes (cricket) action with Jeff Thomson, but later moved to the Nine Network when the AFL was transferred.

Was a Brigadier in the British Army. He entered the Royal Artillery in 1898 and was promoted to Capt

Was a Brigadier in the British Army. He entered the Royal Artillery in 1898 and was promoted to Captain (1904) and then to Major (1914). He served in the First World War 1914 - 1918, was wounded, mentioned in despatches and received the Distinguished Serv

Was a Canadian two-time welterweight boxing champion of the world.McLarnin was born in Hillsborough,

Was a Canadian two-time welterweight boxing champion of the world.McLarnin was born in Hillsborough, County Down, Ireland, but immigrated to Vancouver with his family at age three. He took up boxing at the age of 10 after getting into fight trying to defend his newspaper-selling pitch. Former professional Charles "Pop" Foster recognised McLarnin's talent at the age of 13. Foster constructed a makeshift gym for McLarnin to train in, sure that he would one day be the champion of the world.

Is a former professional footballer who played as a centre forward.

Is a former professional footballer who played as a centre forward.

Is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League for the Washington Redsk

Is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins, New York Jets, and the Philadelphia Eagles. Monk was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008.

Is the current American football head coach of the Washington Redskins, and a former quarterback of

Is the current American football head coach of the Washington Redskins, and a former quarterback of the National Football League. Zorn was a left-handed quarterback, and is best known as the youthful and charismatic leader of the (then-expansion) Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL), for their first seven-and-a-half seasons.

Was an English footballer who played for Bristol City, Manchester City.Heale attended South Street S

Was an English footballer who played for Bristol City, Manchester City.Heale attended South Street School and played in an international trial for school boys. Other clubs interested when he was transferred to Manchester City F.C., were Arsenal, Leicester City, Aston Villa F.C., Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C., and Leeds United.

Was a Scottish professional footballer who played in the Football League for Aston Villa and Small H

Was a Scottish professional footballer who played in the Football League for Aston Villa and Small Heath. He played as a right-sided forward.In March 1901 he moved to England and signed for the Football League champions Aston Villa; he played once in the 1900–01 season and once the following season before joining local rivals Small Heath in November 1901.

Is an English former professional footballer and is currently manager of Devon non-league side Dartm

Is an English former professional footballer and is currently manager of Devon non-league side Dartmouth.Jamie Bennelick, a midfielder, joined Torquay United as a trainee, making his league debut whilst still a trainee on the 4th of April 1992, playing as a substitute at Plainmoor against Stockport County. This was his only league appearance and he left to play local football.

Was an English footballer who played his entire professional career (from 1922 to 1936) as a half ba

Was an English footballer who played his entire professional career (from 1922 to 1936) as a half back with Southampton. He was one of the "Saints"' most loyal players ever.

Was an American basketball player.He played for the Kentucky Colonels (1973-75) and Denver Nuggets (

Was an American basketball player.He played for the Kentucky Colonels (1973-75) and Denver Nuggets (1975-76) in the ABA for 98 games.

Was an English sportsman who played first-class cricket for Gloucestershire and represented England

Was an English sportsman who played first-class cricket for Gloucestershire and represented England at rugby union. Born in India, Bush played at Gloucestershire as an amateur. He was Gloucestershire's wicket-keeper in their strong side of the 1870s which won the only four Championships in their history, one of them shared. Aside from playing at Gloucestershire, Bush also represented the Gentlemen cricket team in a couple of Gentlemen v Players fixtures and also played a match for the South of England cricket team.

Was an English cricketer who played first class cricket for Derbyshire from 1923 to 1927. He made hi

Was an English cricketer who played first class cricket for Derbyshire from 1923 to 1927. He made his debut for Derbyshire in his only game in 1923 against Leicestershire, when he took two wickets. He played two games in 1924 and five in 1925 when he achieved his best bowling performance of 4 for 65 against Lancashire. Cresswell was a right-hand batsman and played 34 innings in 21 first-class matches with a top score of 28 and an average of 7.61. He was a left-arm fast-medium bowler and took 25 first-class wickets at an average of 40.88 and a best performance of 4 for 65. In 1939 he played for Derbyshire Second XI and also for Alfreton colliery team.

Was an English cricketer who played two first-class games for Worcestershire, one each side of the F

Was an English cricketer who played two first-class games for Worcestershire, one each side of the First World War. In 1925 Higgs-Walker was appointed headmaster of Sevenoaks School, a post in which he remained until 1954.

Is an American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association, most recently

Is an American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association, most recently for the Los Angeles Lakers. Over his 14 NBA seasons, Jackson has been on the active roster of 12 different teams.