American Famous Names Starting with Letter J

(born January 7, 1942 in Inglewood, California) is a former second baseman, third baseman and manage

(born January 7, 1942 in Inglewood, California) is a former second baseman, third baseman and manager in Major League Baseball. Lefebvre, the 1965 National League Rookie of the Year, was signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers as an amateur free agent in 1962

Was an American football player. A defensive tackle, he played college football at the University of

Was an American football player. A defensive tackle, he played college football at the University of Mississippi, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Buffalo Bills, as part of a defensive line that held opposing runners without a rushing touchdown for a pro football record seventeen consecutive games in the 1964 and 1965 AFL seasons.

Better known by his professional name of Jim McKay, was an American television sports journalist.McK

Better known by his professional name of Jim McKay, was an American television sports journalist.McKay is best known for hosting ABC's Wide World of Sports (1961–1998). His "...thrill of victory, and the agony of defeat" introduction for that program has passed into American pop culture. He is also known for television coverage of twelve Olympic Games, and for his reporting on the Munich massacre at the 1972 Summer Olympics.

(March 16, 1913 - December 17, 1985) was a catcher in Major League Baseball.

(March 16, 1913 - December 17, 1985) was a catcher in Major League Baseball.

Born on August 10, 1960) is an American professional golfer.

Born on August 10, 1960) is an American professional golfer.

Was a Canadian curler.Watson was born in Minnedosa, Manitoba and moved to Winnipeg later. He was the

Was a Canadian curler.Watson was born in Minnedosa, Manitoba and moved to Winnipeg later. He was the first man to skip his rink to three Brier championships in 1936, 1942 and 1949.After his career as a curler ended, he became a sports broadcaster, co-host

Is a former American football offensive lineman in the National Football League and United States Fo

Is a former American football offensive lineman in the National Football League and United States Football League. He played center for the New Jersey Generals of the USFL and Buffalo Bills of the NFL.

Was a United States Representative from New York. He was born in New York City. He completed prepara

Was a United States Representative from New York. He was born in New York City. He completed preparatory studies and attended Fordham College.Kerrigan served in Company D, First Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry, during the Mexican-American War. After

Was an American politician from the state of Mississippi, serving as Governor of Mississippi from 19

Was an American politician from the state of Mississippi, serving as Governor of Mississippi from 1904 to 1908 and in the U.S. Senate from 1913 to 1919. Vardaman, known as "The Great White Chief", advocated white supremacy. He said "if it is necessary eve

Was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Knox was elected as a Whig to the Thirty-third Congress and

Was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Knox was elected as a Whig to the Thirty-third Congress and reelected as an Opposition Party candidate to the Thirty-fourth Congress (March 4, 1853-March 3, 1857). He served as chairman of the Committee on Roads and

Was the 11th President of the United States (1845–1849). Polk was born in Mecklenburg County, Nort

Was the 11th President of the United States (1845–1849). Polk was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He later lived in and represented Tennessee. A Democrat, Polk served as Speaker of the House (1835–1839) and Governor of Tennessee (1839–1841). P

(born March 4, 1874 in Brooklyn, New York, died July 24, 1899 in Brooklyn, New York) was a 19th cent

(born March 4, 1874 in Brooklyn, New York, died July 24, 1899 in Brooklyn, New York) was a 19th century Major League Baseball pitcher.

Was an American basketball player. A 6'8" (2.03 m) power forward/center, he starred for the SMU Must

Was an American basketball player. A 6'8" (2.03 m) power forward/center, he starred for the SMU Mustangs during the mid-1950s and later played with the Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA. He died in a freak tree falling accident at the age of 29.

Is an American professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour and the Nationwide Tour.Benepe was

Is an American professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour and the Nationwide Tour.Benepe was born, raised and lived most of his life in Sheridan, Wyoming. He attended Northwestern University and was a first-team All-American in 1986 as well as the

Was an American minister and leader of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement who, as the Director of Direc

Was an American minister and leader of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement who, as the Director of Direct Action and Director of Nonviolent Education of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) initiated, strategized, directed, and developed SCLC's

Was a famous horse trainer in the late 19th century and early 20th century, and is the only other Af

Was a famous horse trainer in the late 19th century and early 20th century, and is the only other African-American other than Hiram Young buried in an Independence, Missouri cemetery along with other honored city leaders/pioneers, at a time when African-A

Is an American three-time Academy Award-, nineteen-time Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning producer, wri

Is an American three-time Academy Award-, nineteen-time Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning producer, writer, and film director. He is known for producing American television programs such as The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Simpsons (in which he created miscell

Is a Republican U.S. politician who served as a California State Senator, representing the 31st dist

Is a Republican U.S. politician who served as a California State Senator, representing the 31st district, from 1996 to 2004. He also served as the Senate Republican leader from 2000 to 2004. Brulte also served as Vice-Chair of the Senate Budget and Fiscal

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'10" center, Fox played one season at the Un

Is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'10" center, Fox played one season at the University of South Carolina, where he led his team in both scoring and rebounding. After a two-year professional career in Europe, Fox joined the National Basketball Association and remained there for ten seasons (1967–1977) as a member of the Cincinnati Royals, Detroit Pistons, Phoenix Suns, Chicago Bulls, Seattle SuperSonics, Milwaukee Bucks, and New York Knicks. He averaged 9.3 points and 7.4 rebounds in his NBA career. Fox still holds the SuperSonics single game record for rebounds with 30, which he collected in a victory against the Los Angeles Lakers on December 26, 1973.[1]

Was an American lawyer, army officer and 11th mayor of the city of Indianapolis, Indiana. Mitchell w

Was an American lawyer, army officer and 11th mayor of the city of Indianapolis, Indiana. Mitchell was born in Kentucky and settled in Indianapolis in 1859 where he read law. During the American Civil War, Mitchell was an officer in the 70th Regiment Indi

Was an American professional basketball player.A 6'3" guard/forward from Baylor University, Owens pl

Was an American professional basketball player.A 6'3" guard/forward from Baylor University, Owens played two seasons (1949–1950;1951–1952) in the NBA as a member of the Tri-Cities Blackhawks, Anderson Packers, Baltimore Bullets, and Milwaukee Hawks.[1]

Is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the 1960s and 1970s.Wiechers played

Is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the 1960s and 1970s.Wiechers played on the PGA Tour from 1966 to 1979. His best years were in the late 1960s through the mid 1970s when he finished on the top-60 money list five times. He wo

(born on May 9, 1939) is an American professional golfer.

(born on May 9, 1939) is an American professional golfer.

Is an American pop singer, actor, film and television producer, and author. He grew up in Mississipp

Is an American pop singer, actor, film and television producer, and author. He grew up in Mississippi and rose to fame as the bass singer for the American pop boy band 'N Sync. 'N Sync's success led Bass to experiment with film and television, primarily a

Is an American professional basketball player, formerly in the NBA for the Washington Wizards. He wa

Is an American professional basketball player, formerly in the NBA for the Washington Wizards. He was selected with the 19th pick of the 2nd round (48th overall) of the 2003 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Hornets, but was waived in December of that year after back injuries kept him sidelined and after GM Bob Bass proclaimed that Lang did not show "the potential to be put on the active roster". Lang attended pre-season camp with the Utah Jazz in 2005 but didn't make the team. The Toronto Raptors signed Lang to a 10-day contract on March 27, 2006 and he was waived after this contract. Lang had averaged 8.3 points and 5.0 rebounds in 32 games for the Arkansas RimRockers of the NBA Developmental League during the 2006 season. He signed two 10-day contracts with the Atlanta Hawks early in the 2006 season but did not see any game action.