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Jim Smith (writer) James Edward Smith (credited as Jim Smith; born in Solihull in 1978, a former resident of Studley and current resident of Highgate, London) is a writer and critic best known for writing film and television criticism and directorial critical biographies - including studies of George Lucas, Tim Burton and Quentin Tarantino. A graduate of University College London, he has also co-written audio plays for the Doctor Who/Blake's 7 spin off Kaldor City, including the series premiere, and contributed to numerous film and science fiction magazines.
Jim Snyder (baseball) James Robert Snyder (born August 15, 1932 in Dearborn, Michigan) was a second baseman for the Minnesota Twins from 1961 to 1964. He never was a starter and was used only as a backup for Harmon Killebrew in Minnesota.
Jim Spencer James Lloyd Spencer (July 30, 1947 - February 10, 2002) was an American first baseman in Major League Baseball who spent 15 years in the big leagues and played for 5 different teams. Born in Hanover, Pennsylvania, the left-handed Spencer was recognized for his excellent fielding ability, but also served in later years as a designated hitter.
Jim Spigelman James Jacob Spigelman AC QC (born 1 January, 1946) is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, the highest court in the State of New South Wales, Australia, which forms part of the Australian court hierarchy.
Jim Stafford Jim Stafford (born James Wayne Stafford, 16 January 1944, in Eloise, Florida) was a comedian and musician in the 1970s. Stafford had semi-novelty hits with the songs "Spiders and Snakes", "Swamp Witch", "Wildwood Weed", the controversial "My Girl, Bill", and "Turn Loose Of My Leg".
Jim Starkey Jim Starkey is a database architect who developed InterBase, the first relational database to support multi-versioning, event alerts, arrays and triggers. He founded the web application development and database tool company Netfrastructure.
Jim Stärk Jim Stärk is a Norwegian pop band formed in 2000. While it is known for melodic, at times melancholy, guitar based songs influenced by folk musicians like Townes Van Zandt and Bob Dylan, Jim Stärk has a distinct musical profile.
Jim Steinman Jim Steinman (born November 1, 1947 in New York, New York) is an American rock and musical theater composer. He is notable for having written most of Meat Loaf's hit songs and hits for many other musical artists.
Jim Svejda Jim Svejda (1947-) is a music commentator and critic on the FM radio station KUSC. He is the host of the syndicated classical music program The Record Shelf, which is broadcast on many NPR stations, as well as the host of the now-cancelled The Opera Box [The Record Shelf has been running for twenty-seven years, and regularly features items such as interview]s with classical music notables, surveys of different recordings of a classical music piece, monthly critical surveys of recently released recordings, and noted, often rare historical recordings of great performers of the past.
Jim Sykes Jim Sykes (born 1952 in Rapid City, South Dakota) is a journalist (primarily radio), producer, and Alaskan politician and founder of the Green Party of Alaska. In 1990 he ran for governor on the Green Party ticket and gained more than 3% of the vote, thus establishing the first state ballot access for the Green Party in the United States.
Jim Tabor James Reubin Tabor (November 5, 1916 - August 22, 1953), also nicknamed "Rawhide", was a Major League Baseball third baseman who played for the Boston Red Sox (1938-44) and Philadelphia Phillies (1946-47). Tabor was born in New Hope, Alabama.
Jim Telfer A former headmaster and chemistry teacher, Jim Telfer has won fame as a Scottish forwards coach who gave punishing training sessions to his players. With Ian McGeechan he has had success with both the Scotland national rugby union team and the British and Irish Lions.
Jim Thomas (screenwriter) James "Jim" Thomas is a screenwriter living in California. With his brother John Thomas he wrote or was substantially involved in the screenplays of the following films: Predator (1987), Predator 2 (1990), Executive Decision (1996), Wild Wild West (1999), Mission to Mars (2000), and Behind Enemy Lines (2001).
Jim Thomas (sculptor) Jim Thomas of Jonestown, Texas has been a professional sculptor for more than 40 years, having won the Texas Cowboy Artists Association Gold Medal three times. He is published in "XIT - The American Cowboy" as well as many art journals.
Jim Thompson (writer) James Myers Thompson (September 27, 1906, Anadarko, Oklahoma Territory - April 7, 1977, Los Angeles, California) was an American writer of novels, short stories and screenplays, largely in the hardboiled style of crime fiction.
Jim Thornton Image with unknown copyright status removed: Jim Thornton is a television and radio announcer, who in 2004, took Rod Roddy's place in the podium as one of the subannouncers of the long-running CBS series The Price Is Right right before Rich Fields in April 2004. Thornton, born in West Virginia, is best known as the morning traffic reporter on all-news radio KNX 1070 in Los Angeles.
Jim Thorpe (golfer) Jimmy Lee Thorpe (born February 1, 1949) is an American professional golfer, currently playing on the over-50s Champions Tour. He was born in Roxboro, North Carolina, the ninth of the twelve children of a fairway superintendent.
Jim Thorpe All-Around Award The United States Sports Academy has presented the Jim Thorpe All-Around Award since 1986. This award is given annually to individuals in sport who have achieved excellence in multiple sport areas or in multiple events related to a single sport.
Jim Thorpe Lifetime Achievement Award The Jim Thorpe Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest award presented by the Jim Thorpe Association without consideration of athletic accomplishments, the award recognizes a lifetime of achievement by people who "set the living examples that influence others to strive for the highest goals and leadership of men, and who blaze the trails of accomplishments which leave behind the pathways of tradition for others to follow."
Jim Tobin James Anthony Tobin, known as Abba Dabba, (December 27, 1912, Oakland, California—May 19, 1969, Oakland) was a right-handed major league baseball pitcher with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Bees/Braves and Detroit Tigers from 1937 to 1945. In 1944 with the Boston Braves he pitched two no-hitters (one a five-inning game).
Jim Towey Jim Towey was assistant to the President of the United States, and former director of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives from 2002 to May 2006. He is currently president of Saint Vincent College, a small Catholic school in Pennsylvania.
Jim Tracy (politician) Jim Tracy, born October 9, 1956, is a Tennessee politician and a member of the Tennessee Senate for the 16th district, which is composed of Bedford County, Moore County, and part of Rutherford County. He is currently the Assistant Floor Leader of the Senate Republican Caucus, the Vice-Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, the Secretary of the Senate Education Committee, and a member of the Senate Government Operations Committee.
Jim Traynor Jim Traynor is a sports journalist with the Scottish newspaper the Daily Record and presenter of BBC Radio Scotland's football-based phone-in show "Your Call" This show is currently airs on Saturdays at 17:20 pm.
Jim Trimble James "Jim" Trimble (May 29 1918 - May 23 2006) was a football coach who served as head coach in both the National Football League and Canadian Football League, but his legacy is more connected to football products, thanks to his "slingshot" goal posts. In the NFL, he spent four years leading the Philadelphia Eagles, before spending the next decade in the CFL, most notably with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Jim Turner (American football) James Bayard "Jim" Turner (born March 28, 1941 in Martinez, California) is a former college and professional American football player. He played quarterback and kicker for Utah State and was signed as a free-agent in 1964 by Jets head coach Weeb Ewbank.
Jim Turner (baseball player) Jim Turner (August 6, 1903 - November 29 1998) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1937 through 1945, he played for the Boston Bees (1937-1939), Cincinnati Reds (1940-1942) and New York Yankees (1942-1945).
Jim Turnesa James R. Turnesa (December 9, 1912 – August 27, 1971) was one of seven famous golfing brothers; Phil (1896-1897), Frank (1898-1949), Joe (1901-1991), Mike (1907-2000), Doug (1909-1972), Jim (1912-1971), and Willie (1914-2001).
Jim Umbarger Jim Umbarger (born February 17, 1953) was an American professional baseball player. A lefthanded pitcher at Arizona State University, Umbarger was selected in the 14th round of the 1974 amateur baseball draft by the Texas Rangers.
Jim Umbricht James Umbricht (September 17, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois - April 8, 1964 in Houston, Texas) was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball. He was an effective righthanded relief pitcher who appeared in 88 games for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1959-61) and Houston Colt .
Jim Unger Jim Unger (born 21 January 1937 in London, England) began his career as a cartoonist at the Mississauga Times newspaper in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. In 1974, Unger moved to Ottawa, Ontario, where his now-famous Herman comic strip became popular.
Jim Urbanek Jim Urbanek was an American college and professional football player. A defensive tackle, he played college football at the University of Mississippi, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Miami Dolphins in 1968.
Jim van Os Jim van Os is a professor of psychiatry and head of the Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, Maastricht University, Netherlands and visiting professor at the Division of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, DeCrespigny Park, London, United Kingdom.
Jim Vallance James Douglas Vallance (born 1952) is a Canadian musician and songwriter who has written for Ozzy Osbourne, Aerosmith, Alice Cooper and Bryan Adams. Some of his most popular songs include Bryan Adams' Summer of '69 and Aerosmith's "Eat the Rich" and "Deuces are Wild.
Jim Verraros James Conrad Verraros (b. February 8, 1983) is an American singer/entertainer and native of Crystal Lake, Illinois who is most notable for being one of the top 10 finalists in the first season of American Idol.
Jim Vicevich Jim Vicevich is a radio talk show host based in Connecticut, USA. His show "Sound Off Connecticut" deals with local, as well as national topics ranging from politics, economics and social issues, to movies and music.
Jim Vickerman James Murray "Jim" Vickerman (born May 1, 1931) is a politician from Minnesota and a Minnesota State Senator, first elected in 1986 in the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party's "firestorm" that swept southwestern Minnesota during the height of the 1980s Midwestern farm crisis. Vickerman, who lives in Tracy, represents District 22, which includes all or portions of Cottonwood, Jackson, Martin, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Rock and Watonwan counties.
Jim Walding Derek James Walding (May 9, 1937—) is a former politician in Manitoba, Canada. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1971 to 1988, and served as speaker of the assembly from 1982 to 1986.
Jim Wallace Jim Wallace QC, MSP (born August 25, 1954 in Annan, Dumfries and Galloway) is a Scottish politician, first leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, first Deputy First Minister of the Scottish Executive, and Member of the Scottish Parliament for Orkney.
Jim Wallerstein Jim Wallerstein is a guitarist and vocalist, best known as part of the bands Das Damen, New United Monster Show and Vacationland. He was born in Rutherford New Jersey in 1968 and graduated from New York University.
Jim Wallwork Staff Sergeant Jim Wallwork DFM was a member of the Glider Pilot Regiment who achieved fame as the pilot of the first Horsa glider to land at Pegasus Bridge in the early hours of 6 June 1944. This remarkable achievement was described as "the greatest feat of flying of the second world war" by Air Chief Marshal Sir Trafford Leigh-Mallory.
Jim Walrod Jim Walrod, often referred to as the “design guru” (New York Times article) is a self-taught interior design consultant and considered an expert in the field of Mid-century Modern design. In the 1980's, he was an assistant art director for the Italian fashion house, Fiorucci, (New York Times article).
Jim Walz Jim Walz is currently President and CEO of U-Turn Media Group North America, Jim was Chairman and CEO of MoreMagic Holdings. He was also CEO of Iridium North America and has also held senior management positions with Bell South, Geotek, and GEC.
Jim Ward (body piercing pioneer) Jim Ward is one of the co-creators of the modern body piercing movement. He started his shop, The Gauntlet, in West Hollywood in 1975, with funding provided by Doug Malloy, another early body piercing innovator.
Jim Ward (musician) Jim Ward (born September 19, 1976 in El Paso, Texas) is the lead vocalist, guitarist and leader of the band Sparta. A self-taught guitarist and pianist, he was also the co-founder of the seminal (and now defunct) post-hardcore band At the Drive-In.
Jim Warren Jim Warren founded and chaired the first Computers, Freedom and Privacy Conference, held in 1991, which drew more than a hundred articles of press coverage, internationally. The CFP conferences have continued, under other leadership, for more than 15 years, consistently drawing national and international attention and attendence.
Jim Watson Jim Watson is a politician in Ontario, Canada. He is a former Ottawa city councillor (1991-1997) and mayor (1997-2000), and currently represents the riding of Ottawa West—Nepean in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.
Jim West (guitarist) James "Jim" "Kimo" West (born December 18, (year unknown) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada) is a guitarist best known for working with the singer-songwriter "Weird Al" Yankovic. West auditioned for Yankovic, after being introduced by Steve Jay, and the two have worked together ever since.
Jim Westwood Jim Westwood was the chief engineer at Sinclair Research Ltd in the 1980s, starting at the company in 1963. Westwood was the technical mastermind behind many of Sinclair's products and worked there for more than twenty years.
Jim Whelan Jim Whelan (born November 8, 1948) is an American Democratic Party politician, who serves in the New Jersey General Assembly where he represents the 2nd legislative district, having taken office on January 10, 2006. Whelan was elected to the Assembly on November 8, 2005, unseating Republican Kirk W.
Jim White (presenter) Jim White is a Scottish sports broadcaster best known for hosting Scotsport on stv and now anchors Sky Sports' Scottish football coverage as well as being a Sky Sports News presenter. Jim also is a Rangers FC supporter, where he produced and presented many of the video's during the clubs prestigious 'Nine in a Row' season.
Jim Whittington Reverend Jim Whittington (born 1941 in Grifton, North Carolina). Whittington is a televangelist that spent 10 years in prison for money laundering, mail fraud, conspiracy, and interstate transportation of stolen property from his evangelist crusades and direct mail business in the 1980s.
Jim Wicks Jim Wicks (born March 9, 1955 in Halifax, Nova Scotia), is a Canadian-American television broadcaster and producer. From 1989 to 2001, he anchored newscasts for ABC, NBC, and PBS affiliated television stations in Miami, Cleveland, St.
Jim Wickwire Jim Wickwire (born 1940) is an attorney in Seattle, Washington, most famous as the first American to reach the top of K2, the world's second-highest mountain, and then for surviving the night in the open just below the summit.
Jim Wiemer Jim Wiemer (born January 9, 1961 in Sudbury, Ontario) is a retired former professional ice hockey player who played for the Buffalo Sabres, New York Rangers, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings and Boston Bruins.
Jim Williams James Arthur Williams (December 11 1930 - January 14 1990) was a noted Savannah, Georgia antiques dealer and restorer of historic homes. Williams is, however, best known for his role as the central character in John Berendt's non-fiction bestseller Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.
Jim Willoughby James Arthur (Jim) Willoughby (born January 31, 1949 in Salinas, California) is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the San Francisco Giants (1971-74), Boston Red Sox (1975-77) and Chicago White Sox (1978). He batted and threw right handed.
Jim Wilson (comics) Jim Wilson is the name of a fictional African American Marvel Comics book character that was a longtime friend of Bruce Banner and Rick Jones. In the 1990s, it was revealed that Wilson was infected with HIV, and a few years later he died of full blown AIDS.
Jim Wilson (politician) Jim Wilson (born April 4, 1963 in Alliston, Ontario) is a politician in Ontario, Canada. He has been a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario since 1990, initially representing Simcoe West and later Simcoe—Grey for the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario.
Jim Wilson (wrestling) James Milligan Wilson (1942-) , known as Jim Wilson, was a professional American football player and professional wrestler who is most noted for his attempts at starting a labor union for wrestlers. He is the author of a book called CHOKEHOLD: Pro Wrestling's Real Mayhem Outside the Ring which exposed certain unfair labor practices by various promoters, most of them National Wrestling Alliance members, but also including Vince McMahon and his World Wrestling Entertainment as well.
Jim Wise Jim Wise (born July 30, 1964 in Santa Monica, California) is an American actor who is perhaps best known for his role as Coach Tugnut in the Disney Channel Original Series Even Stevens. Wise has also guest starred in a number of other shows including That's So Raven, JAG, Veronica's Closet, Friends, The Secret World of Alex Mack, Suddenly Susan and among others.
Jim Wiwa Jim Beeson Wiwa (1904 in Bane, Nigeria- April 1, 2005) was a chief of the Ogoni people of southern Nigeria, and the chairman of the Council of Chiefs of Bane. As well, he was the father of executed playwright and environmentalist Ken Saro-Wiwa and of doctor and human-rights activist Owens Wiwa, and the grandfather of journalist Ken Wiwa.
Jim Wohlford Jim Wohlford (born February 28, 1951 in Visalia, California) was a major league outfielder in baseball. In his 15-year career, he played for the Kansas City Royals (1972-76), the Milwaukee Brewers (1977-79), San Francisco Giants (1980-82), and Montreal Expos (1983-86).
Jim Wolf James Michael Wolf (born on July 24, 1969) is a Major League Baseball umpire. He Joined the Major League staff in 2004 after working in the Arizona Rookie League, the South Atlantic League, the California League, the Texas League and the Pacific Coast League.
Jim Wych Jim Wych (born January 11, 1955) is a Canadian professional snooker and billiards player. He reached the quarter-final of the Embassy World Professional Snooker Championship in his debut year of 1980, a "first" for any overseas player.
Jim Wynorski Jim Wynorski was born on August 14, 1950) in Glen Cove, Long Island, New York. He is an American screenwriter, director, and producer, who has been making B-movies and exploitation movies for over twenty years.
Jim Yardley Jim Yardley (born June 18, 1964) is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist currently working in the Beijing bureau of The New York Times. He is a graduate of Walter Hines Page High School in Greensboro, North Carolina and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, class of '86.
Jim Yardley (cricketer) Thomas James Yardley (born 27 October 1946) is a former English cricketer: a left-handed batsman, occasional wicket-keeper and even more occasional right-arm medium pace bowler (he bowled only eight overs in first-class cricket) who played for Worcestershire and Northamptonshire between 1967 and 1982.
Jim Zalesky Jim Zalesky is the college wrestling coach for the Oregon State Beavers and a member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Prior to joining the Beavers, he was the coach of the University of Iowa wrestling team from 1998-2006.
Jim Zorn James Arthur Zorn (born May 10, 1953 in Whittier, California, USA) was an American football quarterback, best known for starting for the Seattle Seahawks National Football League franchise their first seven seasons, until being replaced by Dave Krieg midway through the 1983 season, the Seahawks' first playoff campaign. Zorn is closely associated with his favorite target, Hall of Fame wide receiver Steve Largent; Largent was the first Seahawk inducted into the team's "Ring of Honor" (1989), and Zorn was second (1991).
JimanĂ JimanĂ is the capital of the Independencia Province of the Dominican Republic. It serves as one of the two main thoroughfares to Haiti (with DajabĂłn), with a duty free open air marketplace operating on the border.
Jimani River The Jimani River (more properly known as the Solie River) is a river in the southwest of the Dominican Republic. On 24 May 2004, it overran its banks resulting in the death of over one thousand individuals, with hundreds more injured and homeless near the city of Jimani
Jiménez dynasty The Jiménez were a Spanish ruling family in the tenth through thirteenth centuries. Originally of Basque stock, they were often co-rulers or viceroys of the Íñiguez Kings of Pamplona in the eighth century until, in 905, one of their own, Sancho Garcés, succeeded to the throne and consolidated the monarchy in his dynasty's hands.
JimĂ©nez, Coahuila JimĂ©nez is located in the Mexican state of Coahuila, at 100° 40´29" W longitude and 29° 4´11" N latitude and an altitude of 250 meters above sea level. It is located on the confluence of the RĂo San Diego and the Rio Grande (locally known as the RĂo Bravo) bordering with the U.
Jimbo Fisher Jimbo Fisher (born October 9, 1965, Clarksburg, West Virginia) is an American college football coach and former player who was the NCAA Division III National Player of the Year as a senior . He was the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at LSU from 2000 until 2007.
Jimboomba, Queensland Jimboomba is a town of approximately 1400 persons, as recorded in the 2001 census, in south-eastern Queensland, Australia, on the Mount Lindesay Highway 47 km south of Brisbane. The town is in the Beaudesert Shire Council Local Government Area.
Jimella Tunstall Jimella Tunstall was the pregnant mother of three children, Demond Tunstall, Ivan Tunstall, and Jinela Tunstall. She was found murdered in a grassy parking lot in East Saint Louis, Illinois on September 22, 2006, her fetus having been cut out.
Jimena JIMENA (Jews Indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa) is an advocacy group based in San Francisco, California which defines its mission as "to advocate and educate about the history and plight of the Jews indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa".
Jimena Romero Jimena Romero (born November 19, 1970 in Bogotá, Colombia) is a professional scriptwriter, one of two daughters of Colombian media idol Bernardo Romero and acting legend Judi Henriquez. She married musician and producer Julio Reyes in 1993.
Jimi Mbaye Jimi Mbaye is a Senegalese guitarist best known for his work with Youssou N'dour. Mamadou 'Jimi' Mbaye has developed a unique Senegalese guitar style in which he makes his Fender Stratocaster sound like local instruments such as the kora or xalam.
Jiminy Glick Jiminy Glick is a fictional character portrayed by Martin Short in the TV series Primetime Glick (2001-2003), the subsequent film Jiminy Glick in Lalawood and Short's Broadway show Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me. He began as a recurring character on The Martin Short Show but when that show was cancelled he was spun off into his own series, Primetime Glick.
Jimma Arjo Jimma Arjo is one of the 180 woredas in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia. Part of the Misraq Welega Zone, Jimma Arjo is bordered on the southwest by the Didessa River which separates it from the Illubabor Zone, on the northwest by Diga Leka, on the northeast by Guto Wayu, and on the southeast by Nunu Kumba.
Jimma Gidami Jimma Gidami is one of the 180 woredas in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia. Part of the Mirab Welega Zone, Jimma Gidami is bordered on the south by Anfillo, on the west by Sudan, on the northwest by the Benishangul-Gumaz Region, on the north by Begi, on the east by Gawo Dale, and on the east by Hawa Welele.
Jimma Horo Jimma Horo is one of the 180 woredas in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia. Part of the Misraq Welega Zone, Jimma Horo is bordered on the south by the Misraq Shewa Zone, on the southwest by Bila Seyo, on the west by Abe Dongoro, on the northwest by Amuru Jarte, on the northeast by Abay Chomen, on the east by Guduru, and on the southeast by Jimma Rare.
Jimma Rare Jimma Rare is one of the 180 woredas in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia. Part of the Misraq Welega Zone, Jimma Rare is bordered on the west by Jimma Horo, on the north by Guduru, on the east and south by the Guder River which separates it from the Mirab Shewa Zone.
Jimmie Åkesson Per "Jimmie" Åkesson (born 17 May, 1979, Sölvesborg, Blekinge) is the leader of Swedish nationalist political party, the Sweden Democrats (). He assumed his position in 2005, following his defeat of former leader Mikael Jansson.
Jimmie Dale Jimmie Dale is a fictional character created by Frank Lucius Packard in 1918. He was a wealthy playboy by day, but at night put on a costume and became The Grey Seal, who enters businesses or homes and cracks safes, always leaving a grey seal behind to mark his conquest, but never taking anything.
Jimmie Davis James Houston Davis, better known as Jimmie Davis, (September 11, 1899 - November 5, 2000) was a noted singer of both sacred and popular songs who served two nonconsecutive terms as a Democratic governor of Louisiana in the mid-twentieth century.
Jimmie Dodd James Wesley Dodd (March 28, 1910 - November 10, 1964) was best known as the MC of the popular 1950s Disney TV show, The Mickey Mouse Club, as well as the writer of its well-known theme song, The Mickey Mouse Club March.
Jimmie E. Howard Jimmie Earl Howard (1929-1993) was a United States Marine Corps Staff Sergeant when he led an eighteen-man reconnaissance patrol in a fierce battle against a battalion of Viet Cong in June 1966. As a result of his heroic actions, Howard become the sixth U.
Jimmie Foxx James Emory Foxx (October 22 1907 – July 21 1967) was an American first baseman in Major League Baseball who was one of the greatest right-handed power hitters to ever play the sport. Foxx was the second major league player to hit 500 career home runs, and at age 32 years, 11 months, and two days, is still the youngest ever to reach that mark.
Jimmie Giles Jimmie Giles (born November 8, 1954 in Natchez, Mississippi), was a former American professional football player who was selected by the Houston Oilers in the 3rd round of the 1977 NFL Draft. A 6'3", 238 lbs.
Jimmie Guthrie Andrew James Guthrie (23 May 1897 Hawick, UK - 8 August 1937) was a Scottish motorcycle racer famous for 19 motorcycle Grand Prix wins and 3 victories in the North West 200 and 6 wins at the Isle of Man TT Races in his career.
Jimmie Hall Jimmie Randolph Hall (born March 17, 1938 in Mount Holly, North Carolina) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and left-handed batter who played for the Minnesota Twins (1963-66), California Angels (1967-68), Cleveland Indians (1968-69), New York Yankees (1969), Chicago Cubs (1969-70) and Atlanta Braves (1970).
Jimmie Olvestad Jimmie Ă–lvestad (born February 16, 1980, in Stockholm, Sweden) is a Swedish professional ice hockey right wing. He was drafted in the third round, 88th overall, by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft.
Jimmie Reese Jimmie Reese (October 1, 1901, in New York City – July 13, 1994, in Santa Ana, California) was the adopted name of Hyam Soloman (birth name variously given as Herman Soloman, James Herman Soloman, and James Hymie Soloman), a professional baseball player. He played primarily second base, though he also played a few games at third base.
Jimmie Robinson Jimmie Robinson is a comic book artist and writer who is currently writing and drawing the comic book Bomb Queen, published by Image Comics. His other Works include Amanda and Gunn, Avigon, Evil & Malice Cyberzone and Code Blue.
Jimmie Rodgers (country singer) James Charles "Jimmie" Rodgers (September 8, 1897 -– May 26, 1933) was the first country music superstar. Rodgers, known as The Singing Brakeman and The Blue Yodeler, was born either at his maternal grandparents' home in Pine Springs, Mississippi, just north of Meridian, or at his parents' home in Geiger, Alabama.
Jimmie Rodgers (pop singer) James Frederick Rodgers (born September 18, 1933 in Camas, Washington) is sometimes classed as a rock and roll singer, but his style was more typical of traditional pop music. He was not related to the famous country singer Jimmie Rodgers.
Jimmie W. Monteith James Walters Monteith (July 1, 1917 – June 6, 1944) was a United States Army officer who was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroic actions in World War II on D-Day landing in Normandy, France. Jimmie Monteith received the Medal of Honor for actions as an army lieutenant at D-Day during World War II.
Jimmie Wilson James Wilson (July 23, 1900, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - May 31, 1947, Bradenton, Florida) was a catcher, manager and coach in American Major League Baseball. In the 1940 World Series, the 40-year-old Wilson came off the coaching lines to take over as the regular catcher for the Cincinnati Reds when the starter, future Baseball Hall of Famer Ernie Lombardi, was injured.
Jim Snyder (baseball) James Robert Snyder (born August 15, 1932 in Dearborn, Michigan) was a second baseman for the Minnesota Twins from 1961 to 1964. He never was a starter and was used only as a backup for Harmon Killebrew in Minnesota.
Jim Spencer James Lloyd Spencer (July 30, 1947 - February 10, 2002) was an American first baseman in Major League Baseball who spent 15 years in the big leagues and played for 5 different teams. Born in Hanover, Pennsylvania, the left-handed Spencer was recognized for his excellent fielding ability, but also served in later years as a designated hitter.
Jim Spigelman James Jacob Spigelman AC QC (born 1 January, 1946) is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, the highest court in the State of New South Wales, Australia, which forms part of the Australian court hierarchy.
Jim Stafford Jim Stafford (born James Wayne Stafford, 16 January 1944, in Eloise, Florida) was a comedian and musician in the 1970s. Stafford had semi-novelty hits with the songs "Spiders and Snakes", "Swamp Witch", "Wildwood Weed", the controversial "My Girl, Bill", and "Turn Loose Of My Leg".
Jim Starkey Jim Starkey is a database architect who developed InterBase, the first relational database to support multi-versioning, event alerts, arrays and triggers. He founded the web application development and database tool company Netfrastructure.
Jim Stärk Jim Stärk is a Norwegian pop band formed in 2000. While it is known for melodic, at times melancholy, guitar based songs influenced by folk musicians like Townes Van Zandt and Bob Dylan, Jim Stärk has a distinct musical profile.
Jim Steinman Jim Steinman (born November 1, 1947 in New York, New York) is an American rock and musical theater composer. He is notable for having written most of Meat Loaf's hit songs and hits for many other musical artists.
Jim Svejda Jim Svejda (1947-) is a music commentator and critic on the FM radio station KUSC. He is the host of the syndicated classical music program The Record Shelf, which is broadcast on many NPR stations, as well as the host of the now-cancelled The Opera Box [The Record Shelf has been running for twenty-seven years, and regularly features items such as interview]s with classical music notables, surveys of different recordings of a classical music piece, monthly critical surveys of recently released recordings, and noted, often rare historical recordings of great performers of the past.
Jim Sykes Jim Sykes (born 1952 in Rapid City, South Dakota) is a journalist (primarily radio), producer, and Alaskan politician and founder of the Green Party of Alaska. In 1990 he ran for governor on the Green Party ticket and gained more than 3% of the vote, thus establishing the first state ballot access for the Green Party in the United States.
Jim Tabor James Reubin Tabor (November 5, 1916 - August 22, 1953), also nicknamed "Rawhide", was a Major League Baseball third baseman who played for the Boston Red Sox (1938-44) and Philadelphia Phillies (1946-47). Tabor was born in New Hope, Alabama.
Jim Telfer A former headmaster and chemistry teacher, Jim Telfer has won fame as a Scottish forwards coach who gave punishing training sessions to his players. With Ian McGeechan he has had success with both the Scotland national rugby union team and the British and Irish Lions.
Jim Thomas (screenwriter) James "Jim" Thomas is a screenwriter living in California. With his brother John Thomas he wrote or was substantially involved in the screenplays of the following films: Predator (1987), Predator 2 (1990), Executive Decision (1996), Wild Wild West (1999), Mission to Mars (2000), and Behind Enemy Lines (2001).
Jim Thomas (sculptor) Jim Thomas of Jonestown, Texas has been a professional sculptor for more than 40 years, having won the Texas Cowboy Artists Association Gold Medal three times. He is published in "XIT - The American Cowboy" as well as many art journals.
Jim Thompson (writer) James Myers Thompson (September 27, 1906, Anadarko, Oklahoma Territory - April 7, 1977, Los Angeles, California) was an American writer of novels, short stories and screenplays, largely in the hardboiled style of crime fiction.
Jim Thornton Image with unknown copyright status removed: Jim Thornton is a television and radio announcer, who in 2004, took Rod Roddy's place in the podium as one of the subannouncers of the long-running CBS series The Price Is Right right before Rich Fields in April 2004. Thornton, born in West Virginia, is best known as the morning traffic reporter on all-news radio KNX 1070 in Los Angeles.
Jim Thorpe (golfer) Jimmy Lee Thorpe (born February 1, 1949) is an American professional golfer, currently playing on the over-50s Champions Tour. He was born in Roxboro, North Carolina, the ninth of the twelve children of a fairway superintendent.
Jim Thorpe All-Around Award The United States Sports Academy has presented the Jim Thorpe All-Around Award since 1986. This award is given annually to individuals in sport who have achieved excellence in multiple sport areas or in multiple events related to a single sport.
Jim Thorpe Lifetime Achievement Award The Jim Thorpe Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest award presented by the Jim Thorpe Association without consideration of athletic accomplishments, the award recognizes a lifetime of achievement by people who "set the living examples that influence others to strive for the highest goals and leadership of men, and who blaze the trails of accomplishments which leave behind the pathways of tradition for others to follow."
Jim Tobin James Anthony Tobin, known as Abba Dabba, (December 27, 1912, Oakland, California—May 19, 1969, Oakland) was a right-handed major league baseball pitcher with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Bees/Braves and Detroit Tigers from 1937 to 1945. In 1944 with the Boston Braves he pitched two no-hitters (one a five-inning game).
Jim Towey Jim Towey was assistant to the President of the United States, and former director of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives from 2002 to May 2006. He is currently president of Saint Vincent College, a small Catholic school in Pennsylvania.
Jim Tracy (politician) Jim Tracy, born October 9, 1956, is a Tennessee politician and a member of the Tennessee Senate for the 16th district, which is composed of Bedford County, Moore County, and part of Rutherford County. He is currently the Assistant Floor Leader of the Senate Republican Caucus, the Vice-Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, the Secretary of the Senate Education Committee, and a member of the Senate Government Operations Committee.
Jim Traynor Jim Traynor is a sports journalist with the Scottish newspaper the Daily Record and presenter of BBC Radio Scotland's football-based phone-in show "Your Call" This show is currently airs on Saturdays at 17:20 pm.
Jim Trimble James "Jim" Trimble (May 29 1918 - May 23 2006) was a football coach who served as head coach in both the National Football League and Canadian Football League, but his legacy is more connected to football products, thanks to his "slingshot" goal posts. In the NFL, he spent four years leading the Philadelphia Eagles, before spending the next decade in the CFL, most notably with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Jim Turner (American football) James Bayard "Jim" Turner (born March 28, 1941 in Martinez, California) is a former college and professional American football player. He played quarterback and kicker for Utah State and was signed as a free-agent in 1964 by Jets head coach Weeb Ewbank.
Jim Turner (baseball player) Jim Turner (August 6, 1903 - November 29 1998) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1937 through 1945, he played for the Boston Bees (1937-1939), Cincinnati Reds (1940-1942) and New York Yankees (1942-1945).
Jim Turnesa James R. Turnesa (December 9, 1912 – August 27, 1971) was one of seven famous golfing brothers; Phil (1896-1897), Frank (1898-1949), Joe (1901-1991), Mike (1907-2000), Doug (1909-1972), Jim (1912-1971), and Willie (1914-2001).
Jim Umbarger Jim Umbarger (born February 17, 1953) was an American professional baseball player. A lefthanded pitcher at Arizona State University, Umbarger was selected in the 14th round of the 1974 amateur baseball draft by the Texas Rangers.
Jim Umbricht James Umbricht (September 17, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois - April 8, 1964 in Houston, Texas) was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball. He was an effective righthanded relief pitcher who appeared in 88 games for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1959-61) and Houston Colt .
Jim Unger Jim Unger (born 21 January 1937 in London, England) began his career as a cartoonist at the Mississauga Times newspaper in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. In 1974, Unger moved to Ottawa, Ontario, where his now-famous Herman comic strip became popular.
Jim Urbanek Jim Urbanek was an American college and professional football player. A defensive tackle, he played college football at the University of Mississippi, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Miami Dolphins in 1968.
Jim van Os Jim van Os is a professor of psychiatry and head of the Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, Maastricht University, Netherlands and visiting professor at the Division of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, DeCrespigny Park, London, United Kingdom.
Jim Vallance James Douglas Vallance (born 1952) is a Canadian musician and songwriter who has written for Ozzy Osbourne, Aerosmith, Alice Cooper and Bryan Adams. Some of his most popular songs include Bryan Adams' Summer of '69 and Aerosmith's "Eat the Rich" and "Deuces are Wild.
Jim Verraros James Conrad Verraros (b. February 8, 1983) is an American singer/entertainer and native of Crystal Lake, Illinois who is most notable for being one of the top 10 finalists in the first season of American Idol.
Jim Vicevich Jim Vicevich is a radio talk show host based in Connecticut, USA. His show "Sound Off Connecticut" deals with local, as well as national topics ranging from politics, economics and social issues, to movies and music.
Jim Vickerman James Murray "Jim" Vickerman (born May 1, 1931) is a politician from Minnesota and a Minnesota State Senator, first elected in 1986 in the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party's "firestorm" that swept southwestern Minnesota during the height of the 1980s Midwestern farm crisis. Vickerman, who lives in Tracy, represents District 22, which includes all or portions of Cottonwood, Jackson, Martin, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Rock and Watonwan counties.
Jim Walding Derek James Walding (May 9, 1937—) is a former politician in Manitoba, Canada. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1971 to 1988, and served as speaker of the assembly from 1982 to 1986.
Jim Wallace Jim Wallace QC, MSP (born August 25, 1954 in Annan, Dumfries and Galloway) is a Scottish politician, first leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, first Deputy First Minister of the Scottish Executive, and Member of the Scottish Parliament for Orkney.
Jim Wallerstein Jim Wallerstein is a guitarist and vocalist, best known as part of the bands Das Damen, New United Monster Show and Vacationland. He was born in Rutherford New Jersey in 1968 and graduated from New York University.
Jim Wallwork Staff Sergeant Jim Wallwork DFM was a member of the Glider Pilot Regiment who achieved fame as the pilot of the first Horsa glider to land at Pegasus Bridge in the early hours of 6 June 1944. This remarkable achievement was described as "the greatest feat of flying of the second world war" by Air Chief Marshal Sir Trafford Leigh-Mallory.
Jim Walrod Jim Walrod, often referred to as the “design guru” (New York Times article) is a self-taught interior design consultant and considered an expert in the field of Mid-century Modern design. In the 1980's, he was an assistant art director for the Italian fashion house, Fiorucci, (New York Times article).
Jim Walz Jim Walz is currently President and CEO of U-Turn Media Group North America, Jim was Chairman and CEO of MoreMagic Holdings. He was also CEO of Iridium North America and has also held senior management positions with Bell South, Geotek, and GEC.
Jim Ward (body piercing pioneer) Jim Ward is one of the co-creators of the modern body piercing movement. He started his shop, The Gauntlet, in West Hollywood in 1975, with funding provided by Doug Malloy, another early body piercing innovator.
Jim Ward (musician) Jim Ward (born September 19, 1976 in El Paso, Texas) is the lead vocalist, guitarist and leader of the band Sparta. A self-taught guitarist and pianist, he was also the co-founder of the seminal (and now defunct) post-hardcore band At the Drive-In.
Jim Warren Jim Warren founded and chaired the first Computers, Freedom and Privacy Conference, held in 1991, which drew more than a hundred articles of press coverage, internationally. The CFP conferences have continued, under other leadership, for more than 15 years, consistently drawing national and international attention and attendence.
Jim Watson Jim Watson is a politician in Ontario, Canada. He is a former Ottawa city councillor (1991-1997) and mayor (1997-2000), and currently represents the riding of Ottawa West—Nepean in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.
Jim West (guitarist) James "Jim" "Kimo" West (born December 18, (year unknown) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada) is a guitarist best known for working with the singer-songwriter "Weird Al" Yankovic. West auditioned for Yankovic, after being introduced by Steve Jay, and the two have worked together ever since.
Jim Westwood Jim Westwood was the chief engineer at Sinclair Research Ltd in the 1980s, starting at the company in 1963. Westwood was the technical mastermind behind many of Sinclair's products and worked there for more than twenty years.
Jim Whelan Jim Whelan (born November 8, 1948) is an American Democratic Party politician, who serves in the New Jersey General Assembly where he represents the 2nd legislative district, having taken office on January 10, 2006. Whelan was elected to the Assembly on November 8, 2005, unseating Republican Kirk W.
Jim White (presenter) Jim White is a Scottish sports broadcaster best known for hosting Scotsport on stv and now anchors Sky Sports' Scottish football coverage as well as being a Sky Sports News presenter. Jim also is a Rangers FC supporter, where he produced and presented many of the video's during the clubs prestigious 'Nine in a Row' season.
Jim Whittington Reverend Jim Whittington (born 1941 in Grifton, North Carolina). Whittington is a televangelist that spent 10 years in prison for money laundering, mail fraud, conspiracy, and interstate transportation of stolen property from his evangelist crusades and direct mail business in the 1980s.
Jim Wicks Jim Wicks (born March 9, 1955 in Halifax, Nova Scotia), is a Canadian-American television broadcaster and producer. From 1989 to 2001, he anchored newscasts for ABC, NBC, and PBS affiliated television stations in Miami, Cleveland, St.
Jim Wickwire Jim Wickwire (born 1940) is an attorney in Seattle, Washington, most famous as the first American to reach the top of K2, the world's second-highest mountain, and then for surviving the night in the open just below the summit.
Jim Wiemer Jim Wiemer (born January 9, 1961 in Sudbury, Ontario) is a retired former professional ice hockey player who played for the Buffalo Sabres, New York Rangers, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings and Boston Bruins.
Jim Williams James Arthur Williams (December 11 1930 - January 14 1990) was a noted Savannah, Georgia antiques dealer and restorer of historic homes. Williams is, however, best known for his role as the central character in John Berendt's non-fiction bestseller Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.
Jim Willoughby James Arthur (Jim) Willoughby (born January 31, 1949 in Salinas, California) is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the San Francisco Giants (1971-74), Boston Red Sox (1975-77) and Chicago White Sox (1978). He batted and threw right handed.
Jim Wilson (comics) Jim Wilson is the name of a fictional African American Marvel Comics book character that was a longtime friend of Bruce Banner and Rick Jones. In the 1990s, it was revealed that Wilson was infected with HIV, and a few years later he died of full blown AIDS.
Jim Wilson (politician) Jim Wilson (born April 4, 1963 in Alliston, Ontario) is a politician in Ontario, Canada. He has been a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario since 1990, initially representing Simcoe West and later Simcoe—Grey for the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario.
Jim Wilson (wrestling) James Milligan Wilson (1942-) , known as Jim Wilson, was a professional American football player and professional wrestler who is most noted for his attempts at starting a labor union for wrestlers. He is the author of a book called CHOKEHOLD: Pro Wrestling's Real Mayhem Outside the Ring which exposed certain unfair labor practices by various promoters, most of them National Wrestling Alliance members, but also including Vince McMahon and his World Wrestling Entertainment as well.
Jim Wise Jim Wise (born July 30, 1964 in Santa Monica, California) is an American actor who is perhaps best known for his role as Coach Tugnut in the Disney Channel Original Series Even Stevens. Wise has also guest starred in a number of other shows including That's So Raven, JAG, Veronica's Closet, Friends, The Secret World of Alex Mack, Suddenly Susan and among others.
Jim Wiwa Jim Beeson Wiwa (1904 in Bane, Nigeria- April 1, 2005) was a chief of the Ogoni people of southern Nigeria, and the chairman of the Council of Chiefs of Bane. As well, he was the father of executed playwright and environmentalist Ken Saro-Wiwa and of doctor and human-rights activist Owens Wiwa, and the grandfather of journalist Ken Wiwa.
Jim Wohlford Jim Wohlford (born February 28, 1951 in Visalia, California) was a major league outfielder in baseball. In his 15-year career, he played for the Kansas City Royals (1972-76), the Milwaukee Brewers (1977-79), San Francisco Giants (1980-82), and Montreal Expos (1983-86).
Jim Wolf James Michael Wolf (born on July 24, 1969) is a Major League Baseball umpire. He Joined the Major League staff in 2004 after working in the Arizona Rookie League, the South Atlantic League, the California League, the Texas League and the Pacific Coast League.
Jim Wych Jim Wych (born January 11, 1955) is a Canadian professional snooker and billiards player. He reached the quarter-final of the Embassy World Professional Snooker Championship in his debut year of 1980, a "first" for any overseas player.
Jim Wynorski Jim Wynorski was born on August 14, 1950) in Glen Cove, Long Island, New York. He is an American screenwriter, director, and producer, who has been making B-movies and exploitation movies for over twenty years.
Jim Yardley Jim Yardley (born June 18, 1964) is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist currently working in the Beijing bureau of The New York Times. He is a graduate of Walter Hines Page High School in Greensboro, North Carolina and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, class of '86.
Jim Yardley (cricketer) Thomas James Yardley (born 27 October 1946) is a former English cricketer: a left-handed batsman, occasional wicket-keeper and even more occasional right-arm medium pace bowler (he bowled only eight overs in first-class cricket) who played for Worcestershire and Northamptonshire between 1967 and 1982.
Jim Zalesky Jim Zalesky is the college wrestling coach for the Oregon State Beavers and a member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Prior to joining the Beavers, he was the coach of the University of Iowa wrestling team from 1998-2006.
Jim Zorn James Arthur Zorn (born May 10, 1953 in Whittier, California, USA) was an American football quarterback, best known for starting for the Seattle Seahawks National Football League franchise their first seven seasons, until being replaced by Dave Krieg midway through the 1983 season, the Seahawks' first playoff campaign. Zorn is closely associated with his favorite target, Hall of Fame wide receiver Steve Largent; Largent was the first Seahawk inducted into the team's "Ring of Honor" (1989), and Zorn was second (1991).
JimanĂ JimanĂ is the capital of the Independencia Province of the Dominican Republic. It serves as one of the two main thoroughfares to Haiti (with DajabĂłn), with a duty free open air marketplace operating on the border.
Jimani River The Jimani River (more properly known as the Solie River) is a river in the southwest of the Dominican Republic. On 24 May 2004, it overran its banks resulting in the death of over one thousand individuals, with hundreds more injured and homeless near the city of Jimani
Jiménez dynasty The Jiménez were a Spanish ruling family in the tenth through thirteenth centuries. Originally of Basque stock, they were often co-rulers or viceroys of the Íñiguez Kings of Pamplona in the eighth century until, in 905, one of their own, Sancho Garcés, succeeded to the throne and consolidated the monarchy in his dynasty's hands.
JimĂ©nez, Coahuila JimĂ©nez is located in the Mexican state of Coahuila, at 100° 40´29" W longitude and 29° 4´11" N latitude and an altitude of 250 meters above sea level. It is located on the confluence of the RĂo San Diego and the Rio Grande (locally known as the RĂo Bravo) bordering with the U.
Jimbo Fisher Jimbo Fisher (born October 9, 1965, Clarksburg, West Virginia) is an American college football coach and former player who was the NCAA Division III National Player of the Year as a senior . He was the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at LSU from 2000 until 2007.
Jimboomba, Queensland Jimboomba is a town of approximately 1400 persons, as recorded in the 2001 census, in south-eastern Queensland, Australia, on the Mount Lindesay Highway 47 km south of Brisbane. The town is in the Beaudesert Shire Council Local Government Area.
Jimella Tunstall Jimella Tunstall was the pregnant mother of three children, Demond Tunstall, Ivan Tunstall, and Jinela Tunstall. She was found murdered in a grassy parking lot in East Saint Louis, Illinois on September 22, 2006, her fetus having been cut out.
Jimena JIMENA (Jews Indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa) is an advocacy group based in San Francisco, California which defines its mission as "to advocate and educate about the history and plight of the Jews indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa".
Jimena Romero Jimena Romero (born November 19, 1970 in Bogotá, Colombia) is a professional scriptwriter, one of two daughters of Colombian media idol Bernardo Romero and acting legend Judi Henriquez. She married musician and producer Julio Reyes in 1993.
Jimi Mbaye Jimi Mbaye is a Senegalese guitarist best known for his work with Youssou N'dour. Mamadou 'Jimi' Mbaye has developed a unique Senegalese guitar style in which he makes his Fender Stratocaster sound like local instruments such as the kora or xalam.
Jiminy Glick Jiminy Glick is a fictional character portrayed by Martin Short in the TV series Primetime Glick (2001-2003), the subsequent film Jiminy Glick in Lalawood and Short's Broadway show Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me. He began as a recurring character on The Martin Short Show but when that show was cancelled he was spun off into his own series, Primetime Glick.
Jimma Arjo Jimma Arjo is one of the 180 woredas in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia. Part of the Misraq Welega Zone, Jimma Arjo is bordered on the southwest by the Didessa River which separates it from the Illubabor Zone, on the northwest by Diga Leka, on the northeast by Guto Wayu, and on the southeast by Nunu Kumba.
Jimma Gidami Jimma Gidami is one of the 180 woredas in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia. Part of the Mirab Welega Zone, Jimma Gidami is bordered on the south by Anfillo, on the west by Sudan, on the northwest by the Benishangul-Gumaz Region, on the north by Begi, on the east by Gawo Dale, and on the east by Hawa Welele.
Jimma Horo Jimma Horo is one of the 180 woredas in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia. Part of the Misraq Welega Zone, Jimma Horo is bordered on the south by the Misraq Shewa Zone, on the southwest by Bila Seyo, on the west by Abe Dongoro, on the northwest by Amuru Jarte, on the northeast by Abay Chomen, on the east by Guduru, and on the southeast by Jimma Rare.
Jimma Rare Jimma Rare is one of the 180 woredas in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia. Part of the Misraq Welega Zone, Jimma Rare is bordered on the west by Jimma Horo, on the north by Guduru, on the east and south by the Guder River which separates it from the Mirab Shewa Zone.
Jimmie Åkesson Per "Jimmie" Åkesson (born 17 May, 1979, Sölvesborg, Blekinge) is the leader of Swedish nationalist political party, the Sweden Democrats (). He assumed his position in 2005, following his defeat of former leader Mikael Jansson.
Jimmie Dale Jimmie Dale is a fictional character created by Frank Lucius Packard in 1918. He was a wealthy playboy by day, but at night put on a costume and became The Grey Seal, who enters businesses or homes and cracks safes, always leaving a grey seal behind to mark his conquest, but never taking anything.
Jimmie Davis James Houston Davis, better known as Jimmie Davis, (September 11, 1899 - November 5, 2000) was a noted singer of both sacred and popular songs who served two nonconsecutive terms as a Democratic governor of Louisiana in the mid-twentieth century.
Jimmie Dodd James Wesley Dodd (March 28, 1910 - November 10, 1964) was best known as the MC of the popular 1950s Disney TV show, The Mickey Mouse Club, as well as the writer of its well-known theme song, The Mickey Mouse Club March.
Jimmie E. Howard Jimmie Earl Howard (1929-1993) was a United States Marine Corps Staff Sergeant when he led an eighteen-man reconnaissance patrol in a fierce battle against a battalion of Viet Cong in June 1966. As a result of his heroic actions, Howard become the sixth U.
Jimmie Foxx James Emory Foxx (October 22 1907 – July 21 1967) was an American first baseman in Major League Baseball who was one of the greatest right-handed power hitters to ever play the sport. Foxx was the second major league player to hit 500 career home runs, and at age 32 years, 11 months, and two days, is still the youngest ever to reach that mark.
Jimmie Giles Jimmie Giles (born November 8, 1954 in Natchez, Mississippi), was a former American professional football player who was selected by the Houston Oilers in the 3rd round of the 1977 NFL Draft. A 6'3", 238 lbs.
Jimmie Guthrie Andrew James Guthrie (23 May 1897 Hawick, UK - 8 August 1937) was a Scottish motorcycle racer famous for 19 motorcycle Grand Prix wins and 3 victories in the North West 200 and 6 wins at the Isle of Man TT Races in his career.
Jimmie Hall Jimmie Randolph Hall (born March 17, 1938 in Mount Holly, North Carolina) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and left-handed batter who played for the Minnesota Twins (1963-66), California Angels (1967-68), Cleveland Indians (1968-69), New York Yankees (1969), Chicago Cubs (1969-70) and Atlanta Braves (1970).
Jimmie Olvestad Jimmie Ă–lvestad (born February 16, 1980, in Stockholm, Sweden) is a Swedish professional ice hockey right wing. He was drafted in the third round, 88th overall, by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft.
Jimmie Reese Jimmie Reese (October 1, 1901, in New York City – July 13, 1994, in Santa Ana, California) was the adopted name of Hyam Soloman (birth name variously given as Herman Soloman, James Herman Soloman, and James Hymie Soloman), a professional baseball player. He played primarily second base, though he also played a few games at third base.
Jimmie Robinson Jimmie Robinson is a comic book artist and writer who is currently writing and drawing the comic book Bomb Queen, published by Image Comics. His other Works include Amanda and Gunn, Avigon, Evil & Malice Cyberzone and Code Blue.
Jimmie Rodgers (country singer) James Charles "Jimmie" Rodgers (September 8, 1897 -– May 26, 1933) was the first country music superstar. Rodgers, known as The Singing Brakeman and The Blue Yodeler, was born either at his maternal grandparents' home in Pine Springs, Mississippi, just north of Meridian, or at his parents' home in Geiger, Alabama.
Jimmie Rodgers (pop singer) James Frederick Rodgers (born September 18, 1933 in Camas, Washington) is sometimes classed as a rock and roll singer, but his style was more typical of traditional pop music. He was not related to the famous country singer Jimmie Rodgers.
Jimmie W. Monteith James Walters Monteith (July 1, 1917 – June 6, 1944) was a United States Army officer who was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroic actions in World War II on D-Day landing in Normandy, France. Jimmie Monteith received the Medal of Honor for actions as an army lieutenant at D-Day during World War II.
Jimmie Wilson James Wilson (July 23, 1900, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - May 31, 1947, Bradenton, Florida) was a catcher, manager and coach in American Major League Baseball. In the 1940 World Series, the 40-year-old Wilson came off the coaching lines to take over as the regular catcher for the Cincinnati Reds when the starter, future Baseball Hall of Famer Ernie Lombardi, was injured.
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