American Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Was an American football wide receiver who was selected for the NFL 1940s All-Decade Team.

Was an American football wide receiver who was selected for the NFL 1940s All-Decade Team.

Was an American politician, bank president, and a staff officer during the American Civil War. He wa

Was an American politician, bank president, and a staff officer during the American Civil War. He was a postbellum mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, from 1881 until 1883.He served as president of the American Trust and Banking Company (later rechartered as the F

(August 6, 1943—March 9, 1991) was a professional baseball player for the Baltimore Orioles, New Y

(August 6, 1943—March 9, 1991) was a professional baseball player for the Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees, and Atlanta Braves from 1967 through 1973

Is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League for the St. Louis Cardinal

Is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1966 through 1983 and the Washington Redskins in 1984. From 1974-1976, he guided the Cardinals to 3 straight 10+ win seasons along with back to back division crowns in 1974 & 1975

Is an American boxer, kickboxer and mixed martial artist. He is a rare fighter who won the world tit

Is an American boxer, kickboxer and mixed martial artist. He is a rare fighter who won the world titles both of boxing and kickboxing.

Was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Singleton was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-sixth and F

Was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Singleton was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-sixth and Forty-seventh Congresses (March 4, 1879-March 3, 1883). He returned to his farm near Quincy, Illinois, and engaged in farming.

Is an American nuclear physicist.Cronin was born in Chicago, Illinois and attended Southern Methodis

Is an American nuclear physicist.Cronin was born in Chicago, Illinois and attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.

Was an American sailor and Olympic champion.

Was an American sailor and Olympic champion.

Was an American author, politician, critic, journalist, poet, anthologist, educator, lawyer, songwri

Was an American author, politician, critic, journalist, poet, anthologist, educator, lawyer, songwriter, early civil rights activist, and prominent figure in the Harlem Renaissance. Johnson is best remembered for his writing, which includes novels, poems, and collections of folklore.

Was a U.S. Representative from Washington.He served as member of the State senate 1908-1912.Bryan wa

Was a U.S. Representative from Washington.He served as member of the State senate 1908-1912.Bryan was elected as a Progressive to the Sixty-third Congress (March 4, 1913-March 3, 1915). He was an unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1914 to the Sixt

Is an American professional basketball player who had a brief career in the NBA.Cotton, a 6' 5" shoo

Is an American professional basketball player who had a brief career in the NBA.Cotton, a 6' 5" shooting guard, left Long Beach State early and was selected with the fourth pick of the 2nd round (32nd overall) in the 1997 NBA Draft by the Denver Nuggets. His rights were then traded to the Seattle SuperSonics in a swap for the draft rights to Bobby Jackson. He was used sparingly by the Sonics over two seasons until he and Hersey Hawkins were involved in a player trade to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Brent Barry on August 12, 1999. Cotton was waived by the Bulls prior to the commencement of the 1999-2000 NBA season. He has also played with the West Sydney Razorbacks in the Australian National Basketball League.

Marsters was born in Greenville, California, the son of a former minister and social worker.[1] He g

Marsters was born in Greenville, California, the son of a former minister and social worker.[1] He grew up with his brother and sister in Modesto, California. Dreaming about becoming an actor since he played Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh in fourth grade, Jame

Was a U.S. Representative from Georgia. He was graduated from Mercer (Georgia) University in 1888. H

Was a U.S. Representative from Georgia. He was graduated from Mercer (Georgia) University in 1888. He studied law in Augusta. He was admitted to the bar in 1892 and commenced practice in Sylvania, Georgia. He served as member of the State house of represe

Was a Democratic United States Senator and the eighth Governor of Indiana. As governor during the Me

Was a Democratic United States Senator and the eighth Governor of Indiana. As governor during the Mexican-American War, he oversaw the formation and deployment of the state's levies. He led the movement to replace the state constitution and played an impo

Was an American writer and poet. Known as the "Hoosier Poet", "National Poet" [1] and the "Children'

Was an American writer and poet. Known as the "Hoosier Poet", "National Poet" [1] and the "Children's Poet," [2] he started his career in 1875 writing newspaper verse in Indiana dialect for the Indianapolis Journal. His verse tended to be humorous or sent

Was Governor of Mississippi from November 24, 1851 to January 10, 1852. He served until United State

Was Governor of Mississippi from November 24, 1851 to January 10, 1852. He served until United States Senator Henry S. Foote, who had been elected governor, could complete his service in the Senate and resign from that body. Whitfield was a Democrat. He d

Is an American two-time Academy Award-nominated, Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning film actor.

Is an American two-time Academy Award-nominated, Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning film actor.

Is an American banker and former politician from Madison, Florida.He represented Florida's 2nd congr

Is an American banker and former politician from Madison, Florida.He represented Florida's 2nd congressional district in the U. S. Congress from 1987 to 1991. After being elected as a Democrat from the Tallahassee-based 2nd District to succeed 12-term Dem

Is a singer, songwriter, author, businessman, and recently a movie producer best known for his "isla

Is a singer, songwriter, author, businessman, and recently a movie producer best known for his "island escapism" lifestyle and music including hits such as "Margaritaville" (No. 234 on the list of "Songs of the Century"), and "Come Monday." He has a devoted base of fans known as "Parrotheads." His band is called the Coral Reefer Band.

Is an American country music singer and songwriter, who is also a two-time game show host, most nota

Is an American country music singer and songwriter, who is also a two-time game show host, most notably for his role as the host of Fandango on TNN.

Was a Canadian politician, businessman and lumberman. He was elected to the Canadian House of Common

Was a Canadian politician, businessman and lumberman. He was elected to the Canadian House of Commons as a Member of the Progressive Conservative Party to represent the riding of Renfrew South in the 1957 federal election. He was re-elected in 1958 and 1962. He lost in the elections of 1963, 1965 and 1968, the latter in which he was a candidate for the riding of Lanark and Renfrew. Prior to his federal political experience, he served in World War II in the Royal Canadian Air Force for five years.

Is an assistant coach with the Phoenix Suns and is a retired American NBA basketball player, a 7'1"

Is an assistant coach with the Phoenix Suns and is a retired American NBA basketball player, a 7'1" (2.16 m) center who played 16 seasons for the New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls and Seattle SuperSonics, helping the Bulls capture consecutive championships in 1991, 1992 and 1993. He attended Elk Grove High School in Elk Grove, California, and played college basketball at the University of San Francisco.

(born May 22, 1946 in Santa Paula, California) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher.

(born May 22, 1946 in Santa Paula, California) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher.

(born on May 22, 1946 in Santa Paula, California) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher.

(born on May 22, 1946 in Santa Paula, California) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher.

Was a lumber merchant and political figure in Canada West.In 1857, he was elected to the 6th Parliam

Was a lumber merchant and political figure in Canada West.In 1857, he was elected to the 6th Parliament of the Province of Canada representing Dundas.