Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Was an American female tennis player. She was born in Rahway, New Jersey, United States. In both 189

Was an American female tennis player. She was born in Rahway, New Jersey, United States. In both 1899 and 1901, Atkinson won the doubles title and reached the singles final at the tournament now known as the Western & Southern Financial Group Women's Open

A former Argentine football goalkeeper who won the Copa América 1947 with the Argentina national te

A former Argentine football goalkeeper who won the Copa América 1947 with the Argentina national team.Cozzi started his career in 1941 with Club Atlético Platense, he played for the club until 1949 when he joined Millonarios of Colombia, where his team mates included Alfredo di Stéfano and Adolfo Pedernera.

Was a Catcher for the Toronto Blue Jays (1996-1997) and Milwaukee Brewers (2005).In 12 Games, he had

Was a Catcher for the Toronto Blue Jays (1996-1997) and Milwaukee Brewers (2005).In 12 Games, he had 31 at bats, 2 runs, 7 hits, 3 doubles, 2 RBI, .226 batting average, .250 on-base percentage, .323 slugging percentage and 10 total bases.

Was a Peruvian football player. From 1978 to 1980, Baylon played for the Rochester Lancers of the No

Was a Peruvian football player. From 1978 to 1980, Baylon played for the Rochester Lancers of the North American Soccer League (NASL).

An Argentine footballer, currently playing for Middlesbrough. Arca is also a former Argentine Under-

An Argentine footballer, currently playing for Middlesbrough. Arca is also a former Argentine Under-21 captain. His father was a bank manager and his Italian passport allows him to play in the European Union without needing a work permit. He is a left back or midfield enforcer. An attack minded player, his key attributes are dribbling and hard work.

Is an American International Grandmaster of chess, who lives in Miami, FL. He plays for the Miami Sh

Is an American International Grandmaster of chess, who lives in Miami, FL. He plays for the Miami Sharks in the U.S. Chess League.

Was the Argentine chess champion in 1946 and 1948. Born in Buenos Aires, he represented Argentina in

Was the Argentine chess champion in 1946 and 1948. Born in Buenos Aires, he represented Argentina in seven Chess Olympiads from 1950 to 1970. Bolbochán earned the International Master title in 1955 and the International Grandmaster title in 1977. He had several successes at Mar del Plata: shared first with Erich Eliskases in 1951, shared first with Hector Rossetto in 1952, and shared first with Miguel Najdorf in 1956. His older brother, Jácobo Bolbochán, won the Argentine championship in 1932 and 1933.

Is a football midfielder from Ecuador, who earned one cap for the Ecuador national team [1] during h

Is a football midfielder from Ecuador, who earned one cap for the Ecuador national team [1] during his career. His only appearance came on October 14, 1998 when Ecuador lost 5-1 in a friendly against Brazil, and Briones was a second-half substitute for Hé

Is a trainer in American Thoroughbred horse racing who has won three Breeders' Cup races. In 1993, h

Is a trainer in American Thoroughbred horse racing who has won three Breeders' Cup races. In 1993, having won numerous major California races including the prestigious Santa Anita Handicap, Canani took a break from racing until the spring of 1997 when he

A former Spanish international football who also played for Real Valladolid and Real Betis.Cardeños

A former Spanish international football who also played for Real Valladolid and Real Betis.Cardeñosa arrived at Real Betis from Real Valladolid in 1974, where he played until 1985. He was a left footed midfielder who had immense technical ability and a deceivingly thin physical build. Cardeñosa was also part of the Real Betis team that won the Copa del Rey in 1977.

Is an Uruguayan football coach and former midfielder who participated in three World Cups with the U

Is an Uruguayan football coach and former midfielder who participated in three World Cups with the Uruguayan national team.At the club level, Cortés was most successful during the time he played for Uruguayan club Peñarol, winning two league titles and the Copa Libertadores and the Intercontinental Cup in 1966.

Was a former Uruguayan football (soccer) striker. During his career he played for C.A. Peñarol, whe

Was a former Uruguayan football (soccer) striker. During his career he played for C.A. Peñarol, when he won in 1966 Copa Libertadores and Intercontinental Cup. Abbadie also played in Italy (from 1956 to 1962) with Genoa and Lecco. In total he played Serie A 140 matches and scored 31 goals. On 21 December 2004 he returned after 54 years to Genova, at Stadio Luigi Ferraris, during Serie B match against Empoli F.C.. For the Uruguay national football team Abbadie obtained 27 caps and participated in the 1954 FIFA World Cup, scoring two goals in the match against Scotland.

Is a retired male road cyclist from Colombia, who was a professional rider from 1994 to 2003.

Is a retired male road cyclist from Colombia, who was a professional rider from 1994 to 2003.

Is a former Uruguayan footballer. Albino made two appearances for the senior Uruguay national footba

Is a former Uruguayan footballer. Albino made two appearances for the senior Uruguay national football team from 1993 to 1994.

A professional footballer currently playing for Guaraní in Paraguay, also, he plays as a striker.

A professional footballer currently playing for Guaraní in Paraguay, also, he plays as a striker.

Is a former Uruguayan football striker.He was part of the Uruguay squad for the 1970 World Cup, wher

Is a former Uruguayan football striker.He was part of the Uruguay squad for the 1970 World Cup, where they finished fourth, as well as in a Mundialito winning team in January of 1981, at the age of almost 36. He won a number of trophies in South America and Europe including the Copa Libertadores in 1971 and 1980.

Is a retired Honduran football player.Arzú currently trains the female junior varsity team at Escue

Is a retired Honduran football player.Arzú currently trains the female junior varsity team at Escuela Internacional Sampedrana. He was briefly the Goalkeeping Coach for the national team in the 2006 World Cup Qualification.

Is a former Bolivian football (soccer) midfielder who played for the Bolivian national team in the 1

Is a former Bolivian football (soccer) midfielder who played for the Bolivian national team in the 1994 World Cup and several Copa Américas. He is currently the manager for Aurora.Nicknamed "El Emperador", Baldivieso began his career in his native Cochabamba playing for Wilstermann in 1987. His exquisite technique didn't go unnoticed and he signed with Bolivia's biggest football club, Bolívar in 1992.

Was an Uruguayan footballer, known for his time in FC Barcelona from 1961 until his surprising death

Was an Uruguayan footballer, known for his time in FC Barcelona from 1961 until his surprising death in 1968.Benítez was a defender, appreciated for his physical strength, technique with the ball and powerful shot. His rivalry with Francisco Gento, Real Madrid player, helped him earn Barcelona's fans appreciation.

Was a Mexican boxer in the Super Flyweight division. He is a former NABF and the IBF Super Flyweight

Was a Mexican boxer in the Super Flyweight division. He is a former NABF and the IBF Super Flyweight Champion.

Is a former Uruguayan footballer, who played for CA Peñarol and Real Madrid.For the Uruguay nationa

Is a former Uruguayan footballer, who played for CA Peñarol and Real Madrid.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. In total he earned 11 caps and scored 6 goals for Uruguay.

S a Paraguayan football defender who currently plays for Boca Juniors in Argentina. He also plays fo

S a Paraguayan football defender who currently plays for Boca Juniors in Argentina. He also plays for the Paraguay national team, and played in the 2002 FIFA World Cup and 2006 FIFA World Cup finals.

The English-speaking world as Julio César Chávez, Jr., is a Mexican boxer, the son of legendary bo

The English-speaking world as Julio César Chávez, Jr., is a Mexican boxer, the son of legendary boxing champion Julio César Chávez González and then-wife Amalia Carrasco. Chávez Jr. was born when his father was the WBC world Junior Lightweight champion.

Is a Mexican boxer, known in the English-speaking world as Julio César Chávez Jr. The son of Legen

Is a Mexican boxer, known in the English-speaking world as Julio César Chávez Jr. The son of Legendary Boxing Champion Julio César Chávez and then-wife Amalia Carrasco. His younger brother Omar Chávez is also an undefeated prospect who fights at Welterwei

March 4, 1981, Chávez faced Miguel Ruiz in Culiacan. At the end of the first round, Chavez landed a

March 4, 1981, Chávez faced Miguel Ruiz in Culiacan. At the end of the first round, Chavez landed a blow that knocked out Ruiz. Delivered as the bell sounded, the blow was ruled a disqualification in the ring and Ruiz was declared the winner