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Johnny Miller
Johnny Miller, American golfer (born San Francisco, BYU), 25 PGA Tour wins and two majors; his 1973 U.S. Open final-round 63 at Oakmont was the first 63 in a major, and he later spent 29 years as NBC's lead golf analyst.
Johnny Mize
Johnny Mize, "The Big Cat" (1913-1993), American MLB first baseman for Cardinals, Giants, and Yankees; .312 hitter with 359 home runs, 1947 NL co-home-run champion, five-time World Series winner, Hall of Fame 1981.
Johnny Pesky
Johnny Pesky (John Michael Paveskovich, 1919-2012), Red Sox shortstop who led the AL in hits three straight years, later coach, manager, and broadcaster; Fenway's 302-foot right-field foul pole is Pesky's Pole.
Johnny Podres
Johnny Podres (John Joseph Podres) was an American left-handed pitcher who won the first World Series MVP Award, pitching Brooklyn to its only title in 1955.
Johnny Sexton
Johnny Sexton (Jonathan Sexton), Irish rugby union fly-half for Leinster and Racing 92, Ireland captain, 118 caps and 1,108 points, four Six Nations, two Grand Slams, 2018 World Rugby Player of the Year, retired after the 2023 World Cup, now an Ireland assistant coach.
Johnny Unitas
Johnny Unitas (1933-2002), Baltimore Colts quarterback, three-time NFL MVP and 1979 Hall of Famer; won 1958, 1959, 1970 titles, threw TD passes in 47 straight games, and retired holding NFL career passing records.
JoJo Parker
JoJo Parker (Joseph Paul Parker, born 2006) is a shortstop drafted eighth overall in 2025 by the Toronto Blue Jays from Purvis High, Mississippi; Gatorade state player of the year, Blue Jays' top prospect, High-A Vancouver.
Jon Cooper (ice hockey)
Jon Cooper, born in Prince George, BC, is the Tampa Bay Lightning head coach since 2013, the NHL's longest-tenured coach, a two-time Stanley Cup winner (2020, 2021), 2025-26 Jack Adams recipient, and Canada's Olympic coach.
Jon Dorenbos
Jon Dorenbos (born 1980) is a retired NFL long snapper and magician who played 14 seasons, made two Pro Bowls with the Eagles, placed third on America's Got Talent, and retired after a 2017 aortic aneurysm diagnosis.
Jon Gruden
Jon Gruden, born 1963, NFL head coach of the Raiders (1998-2001, 2018-21) and Buccaneers (2002-08); won Super Bowl XXXVII, resigned in 2021 over leaked emails, and sued the NFL.
Jon Kitna
Jon Kitna (born 1972, Tacoma, WA) is a former NFL quarterback (Seahawks, Bengals, Lions, Cowboys, 1997-2011; 29,745 passing yards) and 2003 Comeback Player of the Year, later a high school coach and Cowboys QBs coach.
Jon Koncak
Jon Koncak (Jon Francis Koncak, "Jon Contract"), born 1963, American 7-foot center; 1984 Olympic gold medalist, SMU All-American, 1985 first-round pick who spent 11 NBA seasons with Atlanta and Orlando, known for his 1989 $13 million contract.
Jon Ledecky
Jon Ledecky (born 1958) is an American private equity investor, co-owner and alternate governor of the NHL's New York Islanders since 2014, former Washington Capitals co-owner with Ted Leonsis, and uncle of swimmer Katie Ledecky.
Jon Lester
Jon Lester (born 1984, Tacoma, WA) is a retired MLB left-handed pitcher (2006-2021) with 200 wins, a 3.66 ERA, three World Series titles (2007, 2013 Red Sox; 2016 Cubs), a 2008 no-hitter, and a 2006 lymphoma comeback.
Jon Potter
Jon Potter (Jonathan Nicholas Mark Potter, born 1963) is a British former field hockey player, Olympic gold medallist at Seoul 1988 and bronze medallist at Los Angeles 1984, record 234-cap England/GB international, later a spirits and beer marketing executive.
Jon Rahm
Jon Rahm Rodríguez is a Spanish professional golfer and two-time major champion, having won the 2021 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines and the 2023 Masters while reaching world number one.
Jon Rauch
Jon Rauch (born 1978, Louisville, Kentucky) is an American right-handed pitcher, 2000 Sydney Olympic gold medalist with Team USA, and MLB reliever 2002-2013; at 6'11" he was the tallest player in MLB history at his debut.
Jon Root
Jon Root (Jonathan Edward Root, born 1964), American volleyball player, 1988 Seoul Olympic gold medalist with the USA; Stanford All-American, US national team 1986-1994, 1987 Pan American Games gold.
Jon Ryan
Jon Ryan, born 1981 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canadian punter; Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks 2008-2017; Super Bowl XLVIII winner, famous 2014 fake-field-goal TD pass.
Jon Scheyer
Jon Scheyer, American college basketball coach and former Duke guard, is the 20th head coach of the Duke Blue Devils (2022-present), successor to Mike Krzyzewski; 124-25 record, three ACC Tournament titles, 2025 Final Four, NABC Coach of the Year.
Jon-Eric Sullivan
Jon-Eric Sullivan, Miami Dolphins general manager since January 9, 2026; former Green Bay Packers vice president of player personnel (2022-25) after 22 seasons in Green Bay scouting.
Jonah Coleman
Jonah Coleman, Stockton, California running back; Arizona 2022-23, Washington 2024-25 (1,053 rushing yards in 2024, 15 TDs in 2025); Denver Broncos 2026 rookie, first NFL TD, then short-term IR ankle sprain.
Jonah Cox
Jonah Cox (Jonah Abbott Cox), Giants center fielder, born 2001 in Louisville, Colorado; 2023 sixth-round Athletics pick from Oral Roberts, traded for Ross Stripling, debuted May 31, 2026 straight from Double-A Richmond.
Jonah Laulu
Jonah Laulu, Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle (No. 96), 6-5, 289 lbs; Hawaii and Oklahoma college player drafted 234th overall by the Colts in 2024, claimed off waivers by his hometown Raiders, 5.5 career sacks through 2026.
Jonah Lomu
Jonah Lomu (Jonah Tali Lomu, 1975–2015), New Zealand All Blacks wing and rugby's first global superstar; 37 tries in 63 tests, four tries v England at RWC 1995, nephrotic syndrome, 2004 kidney transplant, died aged 40.
Jonah Savaiinaea
Jonah Savaiinaea (born 2004, American Samoa) is a Miami Dolphins offensive lineman, drafted 37th overall in 2025 after starting all 36 games at Arizona at guard and tackle.
Jonah Tong
Jonah Tong (Jonah Reid Tin Chee Matthew Tong), Canadian right-handed starting pitcher for the New York Mets; 2022 seventh-round pick from Markham, Ontario; led 2025 minors in ERA (1.43) and strikeouts (179); MLB debut August 29, 2025.
Jonas Bergqvist
Jonas Bergqvist (Pär Jonas Bergqvist, "Berka"), Swedish ice hockey right winger born 1962, Leksands IF and Tre Kronor: 272 caps, Olympic gold 1994, World titles 1987, 1991, 1998, Hall of Fame 2013.
Jonas de Geus
Jonas de Geus, Dutch field hockey midfielder born 1998 in Amsterdam, plays for Kampong and the Netherlands. Won gold at Paris 2024 after Tokyo 2020, with World Cup and European Championship medals.
Jonas Jerebko
Jonas Jerebko, Swedish power forward born 1987 in Kinna; 2009 second-round pick (39th) of Detroit. Nine NBA seasons with Pistons, Celtics, Jazz, Warriors; All-Rookie Second Team; 2019 Finals with Golden State.