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Jose Canseco
Jose Canseco (Jose Canseco Capas Jr.), Cuban-born MLB outfielder, 1986 AL Rookie of the Year, 1988 unanimous AL MVP, first 40-40 season, 462 home runs; admitted steroid use in 2005 book Juiced.
Jose Contreras
Jose Contreras (Jose Ariel Contreras Camejo), Cuban pitcher born 1971 in Las Martinas; Olympic baseball gold 1996 and silver 2000 for Cuba, defected 2002, pitched for Yankees and 2005 World Series champion White Sox.
José María Olazábal
José María Olazábal (Chema), Spanish golfer born 1966 in Hondarribia, two-time Masters champion (1994, 1999), 23 European Tour wins, Ryder Cup stalwart with Seve Ballesteros and captain of Europe's 2012 Miracle at Medinah comeback.
José Ramírez (infielder)
José Enrique Ramírez (Enriquito), born 1992 in Baní, Dominican Republic, is a Cleveland Guardians switch-hitting third baseman, six-time Silver Slugger, three-time 30-30 player, and seven-time top-six AL MVP finisher who has never won the award.
José Reyes (infielder)
José Reyes (La Melaza), Dominican MLB shortstop born 1983; Mets, Marlins, Blue Jays, Rockies 2003–2018; 2011 NL batting champion, 517 steals, Mets all-time triples and steals leader.
José Urquidy
José Luis Urquidy (born 1995, Mazatlán, Mexico) is a Mexican right-handed pitcher, 2022 World Series champion with Houston; 3-0 with a 1.54 ERA in World Series play, most Fall Classic wins by a foreign-born pitcher.
Joseph Manjack
Joseph Manjack IV, wide receiver from Tomball, Texas; played college football at USC, Houston, and TCU (134 catches, 1,732 yards, 13 TDs), then signed with the Denver Broncos as a 2026 undrafted free agent and was waived in August 2026.
Joseph Olivier
Joseph Olivier (Joseph Adolphe Théophile Olivier, 1874-1901), French rugby union forward and captain who won gold with France at the 1900 Paris Olympics; Stade Français player, French champion 1894 and 1895.
Joseph Woll
Joseph Woll (born 1998, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri) is an American NHL goaltender, drafted 62nd overall by Toronto in 2016, a Boston College alum and 2017 World Junior gold medalist, traded to the Philadelphia Flyers in June 2026.
Josephine Touray
Josephine Touray (Josephine Maria Touray), Danish handball right wing born 1979 in Aarhus; Olympic gold 2004 with Denmark, 2002 European champion, 123 caps and 383 national-team goals, later HAND ambassador in Sierra Leone.
Josh Adams (American football)
Josh Adams, American football running back from Warrington, Pennsylvania; Notre Dame record-holder (3,201 rushing yards, 6.7 yards per carry, 98-yard TD run); NFL 2018-2021 with Philadelphia Eagles and New York Jets as an undrafted free agent.
Josh Addo-Carr
Josh Addo-Carr, nicknamed the Fox, Australian NRL winger born 1995 in Blacktown, NSW. Premierships with Melbourne Storm 2017 and 2020, NSW Origin 2018-2021, Parramatta Eels from 2025, 224 games and 167 tries.
Josh Allen
Josh Allen, full name Joshua Patrick Allen, is the quarterback of the Buffalo Bills, drafted seventh overall in 2018 from Wyoming and named NFL MVP for the 2024 season.
Josh Beckett
Josh Beckett (Joshua Patrick Beckett, born 1980, Spring, Texas) is a former MLB right-handed pitcher with the Marlins, Red Sox, and Dodgers; 2003 World Series MVP, 2007 ALCS MVP, and 2014 no-hitter thrower.
Josh Childress
Josh Childress (Joshua Malik Childress, born 1983) is an American former basketball forward-guard, 2004 sixth overall pick of the Atlanta Hawks, who left the NBA in 2008 for a record $20 million Olympiacos deal, later playing for Phoenix, Sydney, and Adelaide.
Josh Conerly Jr.
Josh Conerly Jr., offensive tackle (#72) for the Washington Commanders, drafted 29th overall in 2025 out of Oregon; AP third-team All-American 2024, started all 17 games as a rookie and 21 career games through 2026.
Josh Cribbs
Josh Cribbs (Joshua Cribbs, born 1983) is a former NFL return specialist and Kent State record-setting quarterback; Browns 2005-12, 8 kickoff return TDs, 11,113 kickoff return yards, 3x Pro Bowl, now Kent State special teams analyst.
Josh Cuevas
Josh Cuevas (born 2003, Burbank, CA) is an NFL tight end for the Baltimore Ravens, drafted 173rd overall in 2026 after playing at Cal Poly, Washington, and Alabama under Kalen DeBoer.
Josh Donaldson
Josh Donaldson (Joshua Adam Donaldson, "Bringer of Rain"), born 1985, American MLB third baseman 2010-2023; 2015 AL MVP with Toronto (.297, 41 HR, 123 RBI); three-time All-Star; retired 2024.
Josh Freeman
Josh Freeman, NFL quarterback drafted 17th overall by Tampa Bay in 2009 from Kansas State; 2010 peak (25 TD, 6 INT), 80 career Bucs TD passes, released 2013, retired 2017.
Josh Gibson
Josh Gibson (1911–1947), Negro Leagues catcher for the Homestead Grays and Pittsburgh Crawfords; Hall of Fame 1972; since 2024 MLB's official career leader in batting average (.372), slugging (.718), and OPS (1.177).
Josh Giddey
Josh Giddey, full name Joshua James Giddey, is an Australian NBA guard for the Chicago Bulls, drafted sixth overall in 2021 and known for passing at 6-foot-8.
Josh Gordon
Josh Gordon, NFL wide receiver (Browns, Patriots, Seahawks, Chiefs, Titans), led the NFL with 1,646 receiving yards in 2013 but was suspended six times, five for substance abuse violations.
Josh Green (basketball)
Josh Green (basketball), Australian NBA wing born 2000 in Sydney; drafted 18th overall 2020 by Dallas, 2024 Finals runner-up, Tokyo 2020 Olympic bronze; later Hornets, traded to Timberwolves 2026.
Josh Hader
Josh Hader, full name Josh Ronald Hader, is an American left-handed relief pitcher for the Houston Astros and a six-time All-Star with a career 2.50 ERA.
Josh Hamilton
Josh Hamilton (born 1981, Raleigh, NC) is a former MLB outfielder, first overall 1999 draft pick by Tampa Bay, 2010 AL MVP and five-time All-Star with the Texas Rangers, known for his four-homer game and comeback from a 2004-2006 drug suspension.
Josh Hart
Josh Hart (born 1995) is an NBA guard for the New York Knicks, drafted 30th in 2017 by Utah. Villanova star, 2016 NCAA champion, elite rebounding guard, 2026 NBA champion with the Knicks.
Josh Heupel
Josh Heupel (Joshua Kenneth Heupel) is an American college football coach who led Oklahoma to the 2000 national championship and has coached Tennessee since 2021.
Josh Hoover (American football)
Josh Hoover (born 2003) is an American football quarterback from Heath, Texas, a TCU record-setting passer (3,949 yards in 2024) who transferred to Indiana for 2026, replacing Fernando Mendoza.
Josh Howard
Josh Howard (Joshua Jay Howard, born 1980) is an American former NBA small forward, Wake Forest All-American drafted 29th overall by Dallas in 2003; 2007 All-Star, 507 games, 14.3 ppg, 2006 Finals timeout incident.