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Joe Firmage Joseph Firmage (born October 26, 1970 in Salt Lake City, Utah) is an American Internet entrepreneur. He founded several business ventures during the dot-com boom and currently is involved with two closely linked organizations: ManyOne Networks of which he is CEO, and the Digital Universe Foundation of which he is a co-founder and member of the Board of Directors.
Joe Fleishaker Joe Fleishaker is an American actor most famous for his small but memorable roles in various low-budget horror and science ficition movies, usaully produced by Troma. Joe Fleishaker is, (to quote Lloyd Kaufman,) the "biggest Troma Action Star"
Joe Flexer Joe Flexer (March 23 1933 - July 31 2000) was a trade unionist and communist activist in Canada. Born in Brooklyn, Flexer was politicized in the mid 1940s through contacts with the American Communist Party in New York.
Joe Flynn (US actor) Joe Flynn (November 8, 1924 - July 19, 1974) was an American character actor best known for his participation in the popular 1960s TV sitcom, McHale's Navy. He was also a frequent guest star on 1960s sitcoms such as Batman and appeared in several Walt Disney film comedies.
Joe Foss Joseph Jacob "Joe" Foss (April 17, 1915–January 1, 2003) was a leading "ace" fighter pilot in the United States Marine Corps during World War II, a 1943 recipient of the Medal of Honor, a general in the Air National Guard, and the 20th Governor of South Dakota.
Joe Foy Joseph Anthony "Joe" Foy (February 21, 1943 – October 12, 1989) was a Major League Baseball player who primarily played third base, but also played outfield (20 games), shortstop (19 games), first base (16 games), and second base (6 games).
Joe Frazier Joseph William "Smokin' Joe" Frazier is a former world heavyweight boxing champion, active mostly in the 1960s and 1970s. Frazier is considered one of the greatest heavyweights of all time, but he is perhaps most famous for his trilogy of fights with Muhammad Ali, the first of which, won by Frazier in a unanimous decision, has been viewed by many to be one of boxing's greatest bouts.
Joe Frazier (baseball) Joseph Filmore Frazier (born October 6 1922 in Liberty, North Carolina) is a former outfielder and manager in Major League Baseball. He was signed as an amateur free agent in 1941, but did not play in the major leagues until 1947.
Joe Friday Detective Sergeant Joe Friday was a fictional character created and played by American actor, television producer, and writer Jack Webb (1920-1982) on the radio and television series Dragnet. His last partner (on the TV series Dragnet 67) was Detective Bill Gannon, played by actor Harry Morgan.
Joe Fulks Joseph Franklin "Jumping Joe" Fulks (October 26 1921 - March 21 1976) was a United States basketball player, sometimes called "the first of the high-scoring forwards". He was one of the first players enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Joe Gallo "Crazy" Joey Gallo (April 7, 1929 – April 7, 1972) was a New York gangster who was a gunman and racketeer as a member of the Profaci crime family (later known as the Colombo crime family). He was also a friend of the late actor Jerry Orbach.
Joe Galuvao Joe Galuvao (born July 8 1978 in Auckland, New Zealand) is a New Zealand rugby league player for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League competition, Galuavao previously played for the Auckland Warriors.
Joe Gans Joe Gans (November 25, 1874 - August 10, 1910) was born Joseph Gaines in Baltimore, Maryland. Gans was rated as the greatest lightweight boxer of all time by boxing historian and Ring Magazine editor, Nat Fleischer.
Joe Geri Joe Geri (born 1924) was a former American Football quarterback-running back who played four seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Chicago Cardinals from 1949 to 1952 in the National Football League. He was a two time Pro Bowler in 1950 and 1951.
Joe Gibbs Racing Joe Gibbs Racing (also known as JGR) is a group of NASCAR racing teams owned by Joe Gibbs, who first started racing on the NASCAR circuit in 1991. The 2006 lineup of drivers associated with Joe Gibbs Racing includes NASCAR Championship winner Tony Stewart, J.
Joe Gill Joe Gill (July 13 1919 - December 17 2006) was an American magazine writer and highly prolific comic book scripter. Most of his work was for Charlton Comics, where he co-created the superheroes Captain Atom, Peacemaker, and Judomaster, among others.
Joe Ginsberg Myron Nathan Ginsberg (born October 11, 1926 in New York, New York) was a catcher for the Detroit Tigers (1948 and 1950-53), Cleveland Indians (1953-54), Kansas City Athletics (1956), Baltimore Orioles (1956-60), Chicago White Sox (1960-61), Boston Red Sox (1961) and New York Mets (1962).
Joe Girard Joe Girard (born November 1, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American salesman. He is recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the most successful salesman, selling 13,001 cars at a Chevrolet dealership in Detroit between 1963 & 1978.
Joe Gladwin Joe Gladwin (January 22, 1906 - March 11, 1987) was a British actor born at Manchester, England, United Kingdom. Joe Gladwin appeared in British television since the 1960s, some notable appearances include Z Cars, Dixon of Dock Green, The Artful Dodger and Last of the Summer Wine (1975-1987) as Wally Batty.
Joe Glazer Joe Glazer (1918-September 19, 2006), closely associated with labor unions and often referred to as the "labor's troubador," was a folk musician who recorded more than thirty albums over the course of his career.
Joe Glenn (baseball) Joseph Charles (Joe) Glenn (November 19, 1908 - May 6, 1985) was a backup catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Yankees (1932-33, 1935-38), St. Louis Browns (1939) and Boston Red Sox (1940).
Joe Gold Joe Gold (March 10, 1922 in East Los Angeles, California - July 11, 2004 in Marina del Rey, California) founder of Gold's Gym and World Gym. He has been credited with being the father of the recent bodybuilding and fitness craze sweeping the US.
Joe Gordon Joseph Lowell Gordon (February 18 1915 - April 14 1978), nicknamed "Flash", was an American second baseman and manager in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Yankees and Cleveland Indians from 1938 to 1950. He was the outstanding player at his position during the 1940s, winning the 1942 American League MVP Award and being named to The Sporting News' Major League All-Star Team in six of his eleven seasons.
Joe Gormley Joseph (Joe) Gormley, Baron Gormley, OBE (5 July 1917-27 May 1993) was born in Ashton-in-Makerfield, in Lancashire in 1917. He became a miner at the age of fourteen and served in many aspects of the coal mining industry.
Joe Gray Taylor Joe Gray Taylor (February 14, 1920 - December 8, 1987) was a historian of the American South who published fifteen essays and eight books, including Louisiana: a Bicentennial History (1976). A World War II hero, Taylor was affiliated for most of his career with McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Joe Grifasi Joe Grifasi (born on 14 June 1944 in Buffalo, New York, USA) is an American character actor who attended Yale School of Drama. Grifasi is a graduate of Bishop Fallon High School, a now-closed Catholic High School run by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate.
Joe Gunther Joe Gunther is the hero of Archer Mayor's longrunning mystery novel series set largely in Brattleboro, Vermont. When the series begins, Gunther has already worked as a police officer for thirty years and is an experienced police lieutenant.
Joe Hardstaff senior Joseph (Joe) Hardstaff senior (born 9 November 1882 in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, died 2 April 1947, in Nuncargate, Nottinghamshire), was an English cricketer who played for Nottinghamshire and England.
Joe Harris (filmmaker) Joe Harris made his big screen debut in 2003 with his screenplay for the Sony Pictures release Darkness Falls. The movie, conceived and co-written by Joe, was based on Tooth Fairy, his short film which presented a horrific twist on the children’s bedtime myth.
Joe Hasham Joe Hasham (Arabic: ج٠هشام) (born Tripoli, Lebanon) was a Lebanese Australian actor who became famous in Australia in the 1970s through his long running role of dependable and decent gay lawyer Don Finlayson in soap opera Number 96.
Joe Henderson Joe Henderson (April 24, 1937 - June 30, 2001) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. Born in Lima, Ohio, he studied music at Kentucky State College and Wayne State University before playing in Detroit at the beginning of his career.
Joe Henry Cooper Joe Henry Cooper (May 8, 1918 - August 10, 1980) was a businessman in Mansfield, Louisiana, the seat of De Soto Parish, who served five consecutive terms in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1960 to 1980, having at various times represented De Soto, Red River, Sabine, and Caddo parishes. Cooper authored the Louisiana code of ethics and pushed for efficient managerial controls on state government.
Joe Heving Joseph William Heving (September 2, 1900 - April 11, 1970) was a professional baseball player. Heving played as a pitcher for the New York Giants, Chicago White Sox (1933-34), Cleveland Indians (1937-38 and 1941-44), Boston Red Sox (1938-40) and Boston Braves (1945).
Joe Hicks Joe Hicks is a Los Angeles-based community activist and commentator who is the Vice President of Community Advocates, Inc. and is the former Executive Director of the Los Angeles City Human Rights Commission], serving from 1997 to 2001 under Mayor [[Richard Riordan.
Joe Higgins Joe Higgins (born May 1949) is the Socialist Party's sole TD (member of the Irish Dáil Éireann), representing Dublin West. Higgins promised to accept only an average worker's wage and thus only accept half his salary, donating the rest to the party and to progressive campaigns.
Joe Hill Joe Hill, born Joel Emmanuel Hägglund, and also known as Joseph Hillström (October 7, 1879 – November 19, 1915) was a radical songwriter, labor activist and member of the Industrial Workers of the World, also known as the Wobblies. He was executed for murder after a controversial trial.
Joe Hill House The Joe Hill House was a Catholic Worker Movement "house of hospitality" in Salt Lake City, Utah co-founded in 1961 by Ammon Hennacy. Providing social services and housing to the homeless, the Joe Hill House operated until 1968.
Joe Hin Tjio Joe Hin Tjio (1916-2001), was a cytogeneticist who is renowned because he was the first person to recognize the normal number of human chromosomes. This epochal event occurred on December 22, 1955 at the Institute of Genetics of the University of Lund in Sweden, where Tjio was a visiting scientist.
Joe Hirsch Joe Hirsch (born 1929) is an American horse racing columnist and the founding president of the National Turf Writers Association. He earned a degree in journalism from New York University then served with the United States Army for four years.
Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational The Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational is an American Grade I stakes race on turf established in 1977 for Thoroughbred racehorses three years old and up. Currently held at Belmont Park, New York, it is named in honor of Joe Hirsch, the award-winning racing columnist and founding president of the National Turf Writers Association.
Joe Hisaishi Mamoru Fujisawa (藤澤 ĺ® Fujisawa Mamoru), known professionally as Joe Hisaishi (äą…çźł č˛ Hisaishi JĹŤ, born December 6, 1950) is a composer and director responsible for over 100 soundtracks and conventional albums dating back to 1981. He is best-known for his work with animator Hayao Miyazaki, including the soundtracks to Spirited Away (2002), Princess Mononoke (1997), My Neighbour Totoro (1988), and Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1983).
Joe Hitchen Joseph Edward (Joe) Hitchen (born September 2, 1969 in Toronto, Ontario) is a Canadian professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Joe E. Legend (sometimes abbreviated to "Legend" or "LEGEND").
Joe Hockey Joseph Benedict "Joe" Hockey (born 2 August 1965), Australian politician, is the outgoing Federal Minister for Human Services. He is a Liberal member of the Australian House of Representatives, representing the Division of North Sydney since March 1996.
Joe Hoerner Joseph Walter Hoerner (November 12, 1936 - October 4, 1996) was a Major League Baseball relief pitcher. A native of Dubuque, Iowa, the left-hander was signed by the Chicago White Sox as an amateur free agent before the 1957 season.
Joe Horgan Joe Horgan (born June 7, 1977 in Sacramento, California) is a professional baseball player who currently plays for the Albuquerque Isotopes of the Pacific Coast League. He appeared in 47 games for the Montreal Expos in the 2004 season as a pitcher and had a record of 4-1 with an ERA of 3.
Joe Hulbig Joe Hulbig (born September 29, 1973 in Norwood, Massachusetts) is a former professional ice hockey forward. He was selected in the first round of the 1992 NHL Entry Draft, 13th overall, by the Edmonton Oilers.
Joe Humphries Joseph ("Joe") Humphries (born 19 May 1876 in Stonebroom, Derbyshire, England; died 7 May 1946 in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England) was a cricketer who played first-class cricket for Derbyshire County Cricket Club and the Marylebone Cricket Club between 1899 and 1914. He also played three Test matches for England on their tour to Australia in 1907-08.
Joe Hunter Joseph ("Joe") Hunter (born 3 August 1855 in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England; died 4 January 1891 in Rotherham, Yorkshire, England) was a professional cricketer who played for Yorkshire County Cricket Club between 1878 and 1888. Hunter also played five Test matches for England.
Joe Hunter (musician) Joe Hunter (born 1927 in Jackson, Tennessee, USA) is an African-American musician, known for his recording session work as a pianist in Motown Records' in-house studio band, the Funk Brothers. One of the original Funk Brothers, Hunter served as band director for the band from 1959 until 1964, when he left Motown and was replaced by Earl Van Dyke.
Joe Hutshing Joe Hutshing is an American film editor who grew up in San Diego, California and is most well known for working multiple times with film director, Oliver Stone and well as with film director Cameron Crowe (who is also from San Diego, California).
Joe Chicarelli Joe Chicarelli is an American music producer best known for the huge amount of production work he did in the 1980s. He produced albums by Kajagoogoo, Stan Ridgway, Ferron, Sandra Bernhard, Spirit of the West and countless others.
Joe Chill Joe Chill is a fictional character in the DC Comics Batman series. He is most famous for murdering young Bruce Wayne's parents (in different versions of Batman's origin story), thus making him indirectly responsible for Batman's existence.
Joe Chiodo Joe Chiodo is a colorist who has worked in the comics industry. He has been recognized for his work with a nomination for the Comics' Buyer's Guide Favorite Colorist Award in 1997 (with the company Wildstorm FX and colleague Jessica Ruffner), and in 1998 under his own name.
Joe Chithalen Francis Joseph (Joe) Chithalen (November 17, 1967-May 1, 1999) was a Canadian musician. He was a bassist for a number of bands in the Kingston music scene of the 1990s, most notably Weeping Tile and The Mahones.
Joe Choynski Joe Choynski (November 8, 1868—January 24, 1943) was a Jewish-American boxer who fought from 1888 to 1904. "Chrysanthemum Joe", the son of a Polish immigrant that settled in California in 1867, weighed no more than 176lbs (80 kgs) throughout his career but regularly fought heavyweights.
Joe Ingles Joe Ingles (born October 2, 1987 in Happy Valley, South Australia) is an Australian professional basketball player. On March 17, 2006, he became the first player to sign with the South Dragons National Basketball League franchise.
Joe Isuzu Joe Isuzu was a fictional spokesman used in a series of television advertisements for Isuzu. Created by the Madison Avenue ad agency Della Femina, Travisano, and Partners, the segments aired on American television in 1986-90, reaching their zenith in 1987 after the character was featured during Super Bowl XXI.
Joe job Online, a joe job (or Joe job) is a spam attack using spoofed sender data and aimed at tarnishing the reputation of the apparent sender and/or induce the recipients to take action against him (see also e-mail spoofing). For a related phenomenon that is not targeted directly at a particular victim, see backscatter of email spam.
Joe Jacoby Joe Jacoby (born July 6, 1959) was a Washington Redskins offensive lineman from 1981 to his retirement in 1993. He won three Super Bowl rings and four National Football Conference championships during his tenure.
Joe Jerwa Joe Jerwa - (Born January 22, 1909, in Warsaw, Poland Died April 11th, 1983) was a Professional Hockey Defenseman who played 8 seasons in the National Hockey League for the New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, St. Louis Eagles and New York Americans
Joe Jitsu Joe Jitsu is a fictional character in a comic strip in the UK comic The Beano, and was voted into the comic by Beano readers in early 2004, along with Colin the Vet. He is notable for being the first black character in The Beano to be the titular character of a strip.
Joe Johnson (American football) Joe Johnson (born July 11, 1972) is a former NFL defensive end for the New Orleans Saints and the Green Bay Packers. He was elected to the Pro Bowl during the 1998-1999, and 2000-2001 NFL seasons and named NFL Comeback Player of the Year in 2000.
Joe Johnston Joseph Eggleston "Joe" Johnston III (born May 13, 1950 in Fort Worth, Texas) is a well-known American film director, responsible for such films as Hidalgo, Jurassic Park III, October Sky, and Jumanji, amongst others. He was also the author of a book titled The Adventures of Teebo: A Tale of Magic and Suspense.
Joe Jonah Euclid Joe Jonah Euclid is the name (possibly a pseudonym) of a well-known pamphleteer who lived around Menlo Park, California in the 1990s. Joe Jonah Euclid was well known for posting fliers around the campus of Stanford University.
Joe Jones (basketball coach) Joseph "Joe" Jones is an American college men's basketball coach. The Ronkonkoma, New York native is the current head coach at Columbia University after succeeding Armond Hill as the 20th head coach in Columbia men's basketball history in April 2003.
Joe Jones (singer) Joe Jones (August 12, 1926, New Orleans, Louisiana–November 27, 2005, Los Angeles, California (not to be confused with guitarist Joe "Boogaloo" Jones) was an American R&B singer, songwriter and arranger. As a singer, Jones' greatest hit was the Top Five 1960 R&B hit "You Talk Too Much".
Joe Jordan (footballer) Joe Jordan (born 15 December, 1951 in Cleland, Scotland) was a centre-forward in the traditional mould who shot to fame in the last great Leeds United team of the 1970s and became along with Kenny Dalglish one of only two Scots to score in three World Cups in 1974, 1978 and 1982. He is currently a coach at English Premiership club Portsmouth.
Joe Judge Joseph Ignatius Judge (May 25 1894 - March 11 1963) was an American first baseman in Major League Baseball who played nearly his entire career for the Washington Senators. He set American League records for career games (2056), putouts (19,021), assists (1284), total chances (20,444), double plays (1476) and fielding percentage (.
Joe Juneau (prospector) Joseph Juneau (1836–1899) was a miner and prospector from Canada who was born in Saint-Paul-L'Hermite, in Québec. He is most famous for co-founding, with Richard Harris, the city of Juneau, Alaska, United States.
Joe Jurevicius Joseph Michael Jurevicius (born December 23, 1974 in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American football wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns of the NFL. He was originally drafted in the second round of the 1998 NFL Draft by the New York Giants out of Pennsylvania State University.
Joe Keith Joe Keith (born October 1 1978) is a professional football player currently playing for English League One team Brentford. Keith's main position is left wing, but he can also play at left full back and left wing back.
Joe Kelly (author) In 1999 Joe Kelly co-founded Dads and Daughters (DADs), the first national advocacy nonprofit for fathers and daughters in the United States, with Michael Kieschnick. DADs provides men the tools to be better fathers and advocates for daughters.
Joe Kelly (jazz) Known by Chicagoans as the "Must Not Miss" Jazz band to see for anyone visiting Chicago during the 1970s, Joe Kelly frequently played to a full room five nights per week. Headlining the band along with Joe were Barrett Deems, Quinn Wilson, Johnny Board, Mike Huniford, Paul Quinn, Larry Barr.
Joe Keohane (journalist) Joe Keohane is the editor of the Weekly Dig, an alternative newspaper in Boston. Formerly the man behind the 'Judas Goat' column, he was appointed Dig editor in October of 2003, following publisher Jeff Lawrence's dismissal of former editor Joe Bonni.
Joe Kernan Joseph Eugene Kernan (born April 8, 1946), widely known as Joe Kernan, is an American politician who became the Governor of Indiana on September 13, 2003 upon the death of Frank O'Bannon. Born in 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, prior to becoming the governor, he had served as the Lieutenant Governor of Indiana.
Joe Kernen Joe Kernen is a CNBC news anchor, otherwise known as a "stock editor". Featured throughout the business day on CNBC’s "Squawk Box," "Morning Call with Liz Claman and Ted David," "Power Lunch with Bill Griffeth and Sue Herera," and "Closing Bell with Maria Bartiromo," Joe Kernen’s segments cover stories behind Wall Street’s biggest price moves and the trends affecting market sectors.
Joe Kerrigan Joseph Thomas Kerrigan (born November 30, 1954 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a former relief pitcher and longtime pitching coach in Major League Baseball. He was briefly the manager of the Boston Red Sox in 2001, and is currently the bullpen coach for the New York Yankees.
Joe Kidd Joe Kidd is a 1972 American film starring Clint Eastwood and Robert Duvall and directed by John Sturges. The film is about an ex-bounty hunter (Eastwood) hired by a wealth landowner named Frank Harlan (Duvall) to track down Mexican revolutionary leader Luis Chama (John Saxon) fighting for land reform.
Joe Klecko Joe Klecko (born October 15, 1953) is a former American Football defensive end who played for the New York Jets (1977-1987), and the Indianapolis Colts (1988). Endowed with great natural strength, quick feet and an enormous desire to win, he anchored the Jets formidable defensive line known as the "New York Sack Exchange", along with Marty Lyons, Abdul Salaam and Mark Gastineau at left end.
Joe Kleine Joseph William Kleine (born January 4, 1962 in Colorado Springs, Colorado) is a former professional basketball player in the NBA. A seven-foot center from the University of Arkansas, Kleine was selected by the Sacramento Kings with the sixth pick in the 1985 NBA Draft.
Joe Knight Jonah William "Quiet Joe" Knight (September 28, 1859 - October 16, 1938) was a Major League Baseball left fielder and pitcher. A native of Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada, he played for the Philadelphia Quakers (1884) and Cincinnati Reds (1890).
Joe Kocur Joseph "Joey" Kocur (Born December 21, 1964) is a retired professional ice hockey player from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He is best known as one half of the "Bruise Brothers", the other being Bob Probert, when playing for the Detroit Red Wings.
Joe Koppe Joseph Koppe (October 19, 1930 - September 27, 2006), born Joseph Kopchia in Detroit, Michigan, was an American Major League Baseball player for the Milwaukee Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, and Los Angeles Angels.
Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art The Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art, or Joe Kubert School, located in Dover, New Jersey, is a three-year technical school that teaches the principles of sequential art and the particular craft of the comics industry as well as commercial illustration, and also offers a major in film animation. Founded in 1976 by cartoonist Joe Kubert, it was and still is the only accredited school devoted entirely to cartooning.
Joe Kuhel Joseph Anthony (Joe) Kuhel (June 25, 1906 - February 26, 1984) was a first baseman and manager in Major League Baseball. From 1930 through 1946, Kuhel played for the Washington Senators (1930-37, 1944-1946[start]) and Chicago White Sox (1938-43, 1946[end]-1944).
Joe Kurmaskie Joseph Patrick Kurmaskie (born 1965 in Pittsburgh, Pa) AKA The Metal Cowboy, is an American writer of creative literary nonfiction, travel writing, magazine articles, music, book and movie reviews for newspapers and has a syndicated column titled Metal Cowboy. His first book, a themed story collection titled "Metal Cowboy", was published in 1999 by Breakaway Books, reprinted by a Random House imprint Three Rivers Press in 2002.
Joe Labero Joe Labero (stage name of <U>Jo</U>hansson, <U>La</U>rs <U>Be</U>ngt <U>Ro</U>land) (born July 28, 1963 in Alvesta, Sweden) is a Swedish magician. He has now started an international career with shows in Las Vegas among other cities.
Joe LaBarbera Joe LaBarbera (born February 22, 1948) is an American jazz drummer and composer. He is best known for his recordings and live performances with the trio of pianist Bill Evans in the final years of Evans's career.
Joe Lamb Joe Lamb is a professional hockey player who played 11 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Maroons, Ottawa Senators, New York Americans, Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Eagles and Detroit Red Wings.
Joe LaRue "Jammin'" Joe LaRue is a competitive eater from Hollywood, FL, and a ranked member of the International Federation of Competitive Eating. LaRue in known to bring equal measures of determination and intellect to the table -- and the results have been remarkable.
Joe Leaphorn Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn is a fictional character created by American mystery writer Tony Hillerman, one of two officers of the Navajo Tribal Police that feature in a number of novels. The other officer is Jim Chee.
Joe Lee Dunn Joe Lee Dunn is the former defensive coordinator of the Memphis Tigers football program. He transformed the Tigers defense from a unit that ranked near the bottom statistically in defense, to a top 25 defensive unit.
Joe Leeway Joe Leeway (born 14 November 1949, in Islington, London, England) was the multi-instrumentalist, bass guitar specialist, and stylings guru, for the 1980s band, the Thompson Twins. Leeway joined the Thompson Twins in 1980 after being one of their roadies for a number of years.
Joe Lefors Joe Lefors (February 20, 1865-October 1, 1940) was a lawman in the closing years of the Old West. He is best known for the arrest of gunman and assassin Tom Horn in 1903 for the murder of 14 year old Willie Nickell, which has since came into question, and it has long been believed that Lefors falsified evidence helping to convict the wrong man for the murder.
Joe Lewis (fighter) Joe Lewis is a world renowned all-around fighter. He won world championships in Karate and kickboxing, national champtionships in kata competitions, and was voted by his peers as the "Greatest Fighter in the History of Karate".
Joe Lieberman Joseph Isadore "Joe" Lieberman (born February 24, 1942) is an American politician from Connecticut. Lieberman was elected to the United States Senate in 1988, and was elected on November 7, 2006 to his fourth term as a U.
Joe Liggins Joe Liggins (July 9, 1915 - July 26 1987) was a notable jazz, blues, and mostly R&B pianist, who played with the band Joe Liggins and the Honeydrippers in the 1940s and 1950s, as their front man. His band was often a staple on the R&B charts in those years, with their biggest hit being "The Honeydripper", released in 1945.
Joe Lockhart Joseph Lockhart served as White House Press Secretary from October 5 1998 to September 29 2000 during the administration of President Bill Clinton. He handled the press during the Clinton impeachment trials, and it is thought that he had one of the toughest times to be a press secretary.
Joe Loeffler Joseph "Joe" Loeffler (born September 12, 1980) was the bass player of the Chicago hard rock/alternative metal band Chevelle. He replaced original bassist Matt Scott in 1996 after the band had been formed in 1994 by his brothers Pete (singer, guitarist) and Sam (drums).
Joe Long Joe Long (born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on September 5, 1941 Interview: Joe Long: His Story as Joseph LaBracio) is best known as the bass guitarist and vocal arranger for The Four Seasons, one of the biggest music acts of the 1960s. At their peak, The Four Seasons made recordings that expressed the tough-but-tender sensibility of their home turf in the Northeast much in the way the Beach Boys encapsulated the world of Southern California in harmony and song.
Joe Fleishaker Joe Fleishaker is an American actor most famous for his small but memorable roles in various low-budget horror and science ficition movies, usaully produced by Troma. Joe Fleishaker is, (to quote Lloyd Kaufman,) the "biggest Troma Action Star"
Joe Flexer Joe Flexer (March 23 1933 - July 31 2000) was a trade unionist and communist activist in Canada. Born in Brooklyn, Flexer was politicized in the mid 1940s through contacts with the American Communist Party in New York.
Joe Flynn (US actor) Joe Flynn (November 8, 1924 - July 19, 1974) was an American character actor best known for his participation in the popular 1960s TV sitcom, McHale's Navy. He was also a frequent guest star on 1960s sitcoms such as Batman and appeared in several Walt Disney film comedies.
Joe Foss Joseph Jacob "Joe" Foss (April 17, 1915–January 1, 2003) was a leading "ace" fighter pilot in the United States Marine Corps during World War II, a 1943 recipient of the Medal of Honor, a general in the Air National Guard, and the 20th Governor of South Dakota.
Joe Foy Joseph Anthony "Joe" Foy (February 21, 1943 – October 12, 1989) was a Major League Baseball player who primarily played third base, but also played outfield (20 games), shortstop (19 games), first base (16 games), and second base (6 games).
Joe Frazier Joseph William "Smokin' Joe" Frazier is a former world heavyweight boxing champion, active mostly in the 1960s and 1970s. Frazier is considered one of the greatest heavyweights of all time, but he is perhaps most famous for his trilogy of fights with Muhammad Ali, the first of which, won by Frazier in a unanimous decision, has been viewed by many to be one of boxing's greatest bouts.
Joe Frazier (baseball) Joseph Filmore Frazier (born October 6 1922 in Liberty, North Carolina) is a former outfielder and manager in Major League Baseball. He was signed as an amateur free agent in 1941, but did not play in the major leagues until 1947.
Joe Friday Detective Sergeant Joe Friday was a fictional character created and played by American actor, television producer, and writer Jack Webb (1920-1982) on the radio and television series Dragnet. His last partner (on the TV series Dragnet 67) was Detective Bill Gannon, played by actor Harry Morgan.
Joe Fulks Joseph Franklin "Jumping Joe" Fulks (October 26 1921 - March 21 1976) was a United States basketball player, sometimes called "the first of the high-scoring forwards". He was one of the first players enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Joe Gallo "Crazy" Joey Gallo (April 7, 1929 – April 7, 1972) was a New York gangster who was a gunman and racketeer as a member of the Profaci crime family (later known as the Colombo crime family). He was also a friend of the late actor Jerry Orbach.
Joe Galuvao Joe Galuvao (born July 8 1978 in Auckland, New Zealand) is a New Zealand rugby league player for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League competition, Galuavao previously played for the Auckland Warriors.
Joe Gans Joe Gans (November 25, 1874 - August 10, 1910) was born Joseph Gaines in Baltimore, Maryland. Gans was rated as the greatest lightweight boxer of all time by boxing historian and Ring Magazine editor, Nat Fleischer.
Joe Geri Joe Geri (born 1924) was a former American Football quarterback-running back who played four seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Chicago Cardinals from 1949 to 1952 in the National Football League. He was a two time Pro Bowler in 1950 and 1951.
Joe Gibbs Racing Joe Gibbs Racing (also known as JGR) is a group of NASCAR racing teams owned by Joe Gibbs, who first started racing on the NASCAR circuit in 1991. The 2006 lineup of drivers associated with Joe Gibbs Racing includes NASCAR Championship winner Tony Stewart, J.
Joe Gill Joe Gill (July 13 1919 - December 17 2006) was an American magazine writer and highly prolific comic book scripter. Most of his work was for Charlton Comics, where he co-created the superheroes Captain Atom, Peacemaker, and Judomaster, among others.
Joe Ginsberg Myron Nathan Ginsberg (born October 11, 1926 in New York, New York) was a catcher for the Detroit Tigers (1948 and 1950-53), Cleveland Indians (1953-54), Kansas City Athletics (1956), Baltimore Orioles (1956-60), Chicago White Sox (1960-61), Boston Red Sox (1961) and New York Mets (1962).
Joe Girard Joe Girard (born November 1, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American salesman. He is recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the most successful salesman, selling 13,001 cars at a Chevrolet dealership in Detroit between 1963 & 1978.
Joe Gladwin Joe Gladwin (January 22, 1906 - March 11, 1987) was a British actor born at Manchester, England, United Kingdom. Joe Gladwin appeared in British television since the 1960s, some notable appearances include Z Cars, Dixon of Dock Green, The Artful Dodger and Last of the Summer Wine (1975-1987) as Wally Batty.
Joe Glazer Joe Glazer (1918-September 19, 2006), closely associated with labor unions and often referred to as the "labor's troubador," was a folk musician who recorded more than thirty albums over the course of his career.
Joe Glenn (baseball) Joseph Charles (Joe) Glenn (November 19, 1908 - May 6, 1985) was a backup catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Yankees (1932-33, 1935-38), St. Louis Browns (1939) and Boston Red Sox (1940).
Joe Gold Joe Gold (March 10, 1922 in East Los Angeles, California - July 11, 2004 in Marina del Rey, California) founder of Gold's Gym and World Gym. He has been credited with being the father of the recent bodybuilding and fitness craze sweeping the US.
Joe Gordon Joseph Lowell Gordon (February 18 1915 - April 14 1978), nicknamed "Flash", was an American second baseman and manager in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Yankees and Cleveland Indians from 1938 to 1950. He was the outstanding player at his position during the 1940s, winning the 1942 American League MVP Award and being named to The Sporting News' Major League All-Star Team in six of his eleven seasons.
Joe Gormley Joseph (Joe) Gormley, Baron Gormley, OBE (5 July 1917-27 May 1993) was born in Ashton-in-Makerfield, in Lancashire in 1917. He became a miner at the age of fourteen and served in many aspects of the coal mining industry.
Joe Gray Taylor Joe Gray Taylor (February 14, 1920 - December 8, 1987) was a historian of the American South who published fifteen essays and eight books, including Louisiana: a Bicentennial History (1976). A World War II hero, Taylor was affiliated for most of his career with McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Joe Grifasi Joe Grifasi (born on 14 June 1944 in Buffalo, New York, USA) is an American character actor who attended Yale School of Drama. Grifasi is a graduate of Bishop Fallon High School, a now-closed Catholic High School run by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate.
Joe Gunther Joe Gunther is the hero of Archer Mayor's longrunning mystery novel series set largely in Brattleboro, Vermont. When the series begins, Gunther has already worked as a police officer for thirty years and is an experienced police lieutenant.
Joe Hardstaff senior Joseph (Joe) Hardstaff senior (born 9 November 1882 in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, died 2 April 1947, in Nuncargate, Nottinghamshire), was an English cricketer who played for Nottinghamshire and England.
Joe Harris (filmmaker) Joe Harris made his big screen debut in 2003 with his screenplay for the Sony Pictures release Darkness Falls. The movie, conceived and co-written by Joe, was based on Tooth Fairy, his short film which presented a horrific twist on the children’s bedtime myth.
Joe Hasham Joe Hasham (Arabic: ج٠هشام) (born Tripoli, Lebanon) was a Lebanese Australian actor who became famous in Australia in the 1970s through his long running role of dependable and decent gay lawyer Don Finlayson in soap opera Number 96.
Joe Henderson Joe Henderson (April 24, 1937 - June 30, 2001) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. Born in Lima, Ohio, he studied music at Kentucky State College and Wayne State University before playing in Detroit at the beginning of his career.
Joe Henry Cooper Joe Henry Cooper (May 8, 1918 - August 10, 1980) was a businessman in Mansfield, Louisiana, the seat of De Soto Parish, who served five consecutive terms in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1960 to 1980, having at various times represented De Soto, Red River, Sabine, and Caddo parishes. Cooper authored the Louisiana code of ethics and pushed for efficient managerial controls on state government.
Joe Heving Joseph William Heving (September 2, 1900 - April 11, 1970) was a professional baseball player. Heving played as a pitcher for the New York Giants, Chicago White Sox (1933-34), Cleveland Indians (1937-38 and 1941-44), Boston Red Sox (1938-40) and Boston Braves (1945).
Joe Hicks Joe Hicks is a Los Angeles-based community activist and commentator who is the Vice President of Community Advocates, Inc. and is the former Executive Director of the Los Angeles City Human Rights Commission], serving from 1997 to 2001 under Mayor [[Richard Riordan.
Joe Higgins Joe Higgins (born May 1949) is the Socialist Party's sole TD (member of the Irish Dáil Éireann), representing Dublin West. Higgins promised to accept only an average worker's wage and thus only accept half his salary, donating the rest to the party and to progressive campaigns.
Joe Hill Joe Hill, born Joel Emmanuel Hägglund, and also known as Joseph Hillström (October 7, 1879 – November 19, 1915) was a radical songwriter, labor activist and member of the Industrial Workers of the World, also known as the Wobblies. He was executed for murder after a controversial trial.
Joe Hill House The Joe Hill House was a Catholic Worker Movement "house of hospitality" in Salt Lake City, Utah co-founded in 1961 by Ammon Hennacy. Providing social services and housing to the homeless, the Joe Hill House operated until 1968.
Joe Hin Tjio Joe Hin Tjio (1916-2001), was a cytogeneticist who is renowned because he was the first person to recognize the normal number of human chromosomes. This epochal event occurred on December 22, 1955 at the Institute of Genetics of the University of Lund in Sweden, where Tjio was a visiting scientist.
Joe Hirsch Joe Hirsch (born 1929) is an American horse racing columnist and the founding president of the National Turf Writers Association. He earned a degree in journalism from New York University then served with the United States Army for four years.
Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational The Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational is an American Grade I stakes race on turf established in 1977 for Thoroughbred racehorses three years old and up. Currently held at Belmont Park, New York, it is named in honor of Joe Hirsch, the award-winning racing columnist and founding president of the National Turf Writers Association.
Joe Hisaishi Mamoru Fujisawa (藤澤 ĺ® Fujisawa Mamoru), known professionally as Joe Hisaishi (äą…çźł č˛ Hisaishi JĹŤ, born December 6, 1950) is a composer and director responsible for over 100 soundtracks and conventional albums dating back to 1981. He is best-known for his work with animator Hayao Miyazaki, including the soundtracks to Spirited Away (2002), Princess Mononoke (1997), My Neighbour Totoro (1988), and Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1983).
Joe Hitchen Joseph Edward (Joe) Hitchen (born September 2, 1969 in Toronto, Ontario) is a Canadian professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Joe E. Legend (sometimes abbreviated to "Legend" or "LEGEND").
Joe Hockey Joseph Benedict "Joe" Hockey (born 2 August 1965), Australian politician, is the outgoing Federal Minister for Human Services. He is a Liberal member of the Australian House of Representatives, representing the Division of North Sydney since March 1996.
Joe Hoerner Joseph Walter Hoerner (November 12, 1936 - October 4, 1996) was a Major League Baseball relief pitcher. A native of Dubuque, Iowa, the left-hander was signed by the Chicago White Sox as an amateur free agent before the 1957 season.
Joe Horgan Joe Horgan (born June 7, 1977 in Sacramento, California) is a professional baseball player who currently plays for the Albuquerque Isotopes of the Pacific Coast League. He appeared in 47 games for the Montreal Expos in the 2004 season as a pitcher and had a record of 4-1 with an ERA of 3.
Joe Hulbig Joe Hulbig (born September 29, 1973 in Norwood, Massachusetts) is a former professional ice hockey forward. He was selected in the first round of the 1992 NHL Entry Draft, 13th overall, by the Edmonton Oilers.
Joe Humphries Joseph ("Joe") Humphries (born 19 May 1876 in Stonebroom, Derbyshire, England; died 7 May 1946 in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England) was a cricketer who played first-class cricket for Derbyshire County Cricket Club and the Marylebone Cricket Club between 1899 and 1914. He also played three Test matches for England on their tour to Australia in 1907-08.
Joe Hunter Joseph ("Joe") Hunter (born 3 August 1855 in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England; died 4 January 1891 in Rotherham, Yorkshire, England) was a professional cricketer who played for Yorkshire County Cricket Club between 1878 and 1888. Hunter also played five Test matches for England.
Joe Hunter (musician) Joe Hunter (born 1927 in Jackson, Tennessee, USA) is an African-American musician, known for his recording session work as a pianist in Motown Records' in-house studio band, the Funk Brothers. One of the original Funk Brothers, Hunter served as band director for the band from 1959 until 1964, when he left Motown and was replaced by Earl Van Dyke.
Joe Hutshing Joe Hutshing is an American film editor who grew up in San Diego, California and is most well known for working multiple times with film director, Oliver Stone and well as with film director Cameron Crowe (who is also from San Diego, California).
Joe Chicarelli Joe Chicarelli is an American music producer best known for the huge amount of production work he did in the 1980s. He produced albums by Kajagoogoo, Stan Ridgway, Ferron, Sandra Bernhard, Spirit of the West and countless others.
Joe Chill Joe Chill is a fictional character in the DC Comics Batman series. He is most famous for murdering young Bruce Wayne's parents (in different versions of Batman's origin story), thus making him indirectly responsible for Batman's existence.
Joe Chiodo Joe Chiodo is a colorist who has worked in the comics industry. He has been recognized for his work with a nomination for the Comics' Buyer's Guide Favorite Colorist Award in 1997 (with the company Wildstorm FX and colleague Jessica Ruffner), and in 1998 under his own name.
Joe Chithalen Francis Joseph (Joe) Chithalen (November 17, 1967-May 1, 1999) was a Canadian musician. He was a bassist for a number of bands in the Kingston music scene of the 1990s, most notably Weeping Tile and The Mahones.
Joe Choynski Joe Choynski (November 8, 1868—January 24, 1943) was a Jewish-American boxer who fought from 1888 to 1904. "Chrysanthemum Joe", the son of a Polish immigrant that settled in California in 1867, weighed no more than 176lbs (80 kgs) throughout his career but regularly fought heavyweights.
Joe Ingles Joe Ingles (born October 2, 1987 in Happy Valley, South Australia) is an Australian professional basketball player. On March 17, 2006, he became the first player to sign with the South Dragons National Basketball League franchise.
Joe Isuzu Joe Isuzu was a fictional spokesman used in a series of television advertisements for Isuzu. Created by the Madison Avenue ad agency Della Femina, Travisano, and Partners, the segments aired on American television in 1986-90, reaching their zenith in 1987 after the character was featured during Super Bowl XXI.
Joe job Online, a joe job (or Joe job) is a spam attack using spoofed sender data and aimed at tarnishing the reputation of the apparent sender and/or induce the recipients to take action against him (see also e-mail spoofing). For a related phenomenon that is not targeted directly at a particular victim, see backscatter of email spam.
Joe Jacoby Joe Jacoby (born July 6, 1959) was a Washington Redskins offensive lineman from 1981 to his retirement in 1993. He won three Super Bowl rings and four National Football Conference championships during his tenure.
Joe Jerwa Joe Jerwa - (Born January 22, 1909, in Warsaw, Poland Died April 11th, 1983) was a Professional Hockey Defenseman who played 8 seasons in the National Hockey League for the New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, St. Louis Eagles and New York Americans
Joe Jitsu Joe Jitsu is a fictional character in a comic strip in the UK comic The Beano, and was voted into the comic by Beano readers in early 2004, along with Colin the Vet. He is notable for being the first black character in The Beano to be the titular character of a strip.
Joe Johnson (American football) Joe Johnson (born July 11, 1972) is a former NFL defensive end for the New Orleans Saints and the Green Bay Packers. He was elected to the Pro Bowl during the 1998-1999, and 2000-2001 NFL seasons and named NFL Comeback Player of the Year in 2000.
Joe Johnston Joseph Eggleston "Joe" Johnston III (born May 13, 1950 in Fort Worth, Texas) is a well-known American film director, responsible for such films as Hidalgo, Jurassic Park III, October Sky, and Jumanji, amongst others. He was also the author of a book titled The Adventures of Teebo: A Tale of Magic and Suspense.
Joe Jonah Euclid Joe Jonah Euclid is the name (possibly a pseudonym) of a well-known pamphleteer who lived around Menlo Park, California in the 1990s. Joe Jonah Euclid was well known for posting fliers around the campus of Stanford University.
Joe Jones (basketball coach) Joseph "Joe" Jones is an American college men's basketball coach. The Ronkonkoma, New York native is the current head coach at Columbia University after succeeding Armond Hill as the 20th head coach in Columbia men's basketball history in April 2003.
Joe Jones (singer) Joe Jones (August 12, 1926, New Orleans, Louisiana–November 27, 2005, Los Angeles, California (not to be confused with guitarist Joe "Boogaloo" Jones) was an American R&B singer, songwriter and arranger. As a singer, Jones' greatest hit was the Top Five 1960 R&B hit "You Talk Too Much".
Joe Jordan (footballer) Joe Jordan (born 15 December, 1951 in Cleland, Scotland) was a centre-forward in the traditional mould who shot to fame in the last great Leeds United team of the 1970s and became along with Kenny Dalglish one of only two Scots to score in three World Cups in 1974, 1978 and 1982. He is currently a coach at English Premiership club Portsmouth.
Joe Judge Joseph Ignatius Judge (May 25 1894 - March 11 1963) was an American first baseman in Major League Baseball who played nearly his entire career for the Washington Senators. He set American League records for career games (2056), putouts (19,021), assists (1284), total chances (20,444), double plays (1476) and fielding percentage (.
Joe Juneau (prospector) Joseph Juneau (1836–1899) was a miner and prospector from Canada who was born in Saint-Paul-L'Hermite, in Québec. He is most famous for co-founding, with Richard Harris, the city of Juneau, Alaska, United States.
Joe Jurevicius Joseph Michael Jurevicius (born December 23, 1974 in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American football wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns of the NFL. He was originally drafted in the second round of the 1998 NFL Draft by the New York Giants out of Pennsylvania State University.
Joe Keith Joe Keith (born October 1 1978) is a professional football player currently playing for English League One team Brentford. Keith's main position is left wing, but he can also play at left full back and left wing back.
Joe Kelly (author) In 1999 Joe Kelly co-founded Dads and Daughters (DADs), the first national advocacy nonprofit for fathers and daughters in the United States, with Michael Kieschnick. DADs provides men the tools to be better fathers and advocates for daughters.
Joe Kelly (jazz) Known by Chicagoans as the "Must Not Miss" Jazz band to see for anyone visiting Chicago during the 1970s, Joe Kelly frequently played to a full room five nights per week. Headlining the band along with Joe were Barrett Deems, Quinn Wilson, Johnny Board, Mike Huniford, Paul Quinn, Larry Barr.
Joe Keohane (journalist) Joe Keohane is the editor of the Weekly Dig, an alternative newspaper in Boston. Formerly the man behind the 'Judas Goat' column, he was appointed Dig editor in October of 2003, following publisher Jeff Lawrence's dismissal of former editor Joe Bonni.
Joe Kernan Joseph Eugene Kernan (born April 8, 1946), widely known as Joe Kernan, is an American politician who became the Governor of Indiana on September 13, 2003 upon the death of Frank O'Bannon. Born in 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, prior to becoming the governor, he had served as the Lieutenant Governor of Indiana.
Joe Kernen Joe Kernen is a CNBC news anchor, otherwise known as a "stock editor". Featured throughout the business day on CNBC’s "Squawk Box," "Morning Call with Liz Claman and Ted David," "Power Lunch with Bill Griffeth and Sue Herera," and "Closing Bell with Maria Bartiromo," Joe Kernen’s segments cover stories behind Wall Street’s biggest price moves and the trends affecting market sectors.
Joe Kerrigan Joseph Thomas Kerrigan (born November 30, 1954 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a former relief pitcher and longtime pitching coach in Major League Baseball. He was briefly the manager of the Boston Red Sox in 2001, and is currently the bullpen coach for the New York Yankees.
Joe Kidd Joe Kidd is a 1972 American film starring Clint Eastwood and Robert Duvall and directed by John Sturges. The film is about an ex-bounty hunter (Eastwood) hired by a wealth landowner named Frank Harlan (Duvall) to track down Mexican revolutionary leader Luis Chama (John Saxon) fighting for land reform.
Joe Klecko Joe Klecko (born October 15, 1953) is a former American Football defensive end who played for the New York Jets (1977-1987), and the Indianapolis Colts (1988). Endowed with great natural strength, quick feet and an enormous desire to win, he anchored the Jets formidable defensive line known as the "New York Sack Exchange", along with Marty Lyons, Abdul Salaam and Mark Gastineau at left end.
Joe Kleine Joseph William Kleine (born January 4, 1962 in Colorado Springs, Colorado) is a former professional basketball player in the NBA. A seven-foot center from the University of Arkansas, Kleine was selected by the Sacramento Kings with the sixth pick in the 1985 NBA Draft.
Joe Knight Jonah William "Quiet Joe" Knight (September 28, 1859 - October 16, 1938) was a Major League Baseball left fielder and pitcher. A native of Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada, he played for the Philadelphia Quakers (1884) and Cincinnati Reds (1890).
Joe Kocur Joseph "Joey" Kocur (Born December 21, 1964) is a retired professional ice hockey player from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He is best known as one half of the "Bruise Brothers", the other being Bob Probert, when playing for the Detroit Red Wings.
Joe Koppe Joseph Koppe (October 19, 1930 - September 27, 2006), born Joseph Kopchia in Detroit, Michigan, was an American Major League Baseball player for the Milwaukee Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, and Los Angeles Angels.
Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art The Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art, or Joe Kubert School, located in Dover, New Jersey, is a three-year technical school that teaches the principles of sequential art and the particular craft of the comics industry as well as commercial illustration, and also offers a major in film animation. Founded in 1976 by cartoonist Joe Kubert, it was and still is the only accredited school devoted entirely to cartooning.
Joe Kuhel Joseph Anthony (Joe) Kuhel (June 25, 1906 - February 26, 1984) was a first baseman and manager in Major League Baseball. From 1930 through 1946, Kuhel played for the Washington Senators (1930-37, 1944-1946[start]) and Chicago White Sox (1938-43, 1946[end]-1944).
Joe Kurmaskie Joseph Patrick Kurmaskie (born 1965 in Pittsburgh, Pa) AKA The Metal Cowboy, is an American writer of creative literary nonfiction, travel writing, magazine articles, music, book and movie reviews for newspapers and has a syndicated column titled Metal Cowboy. His first book, a themed story collection titled "Metal Cowboy", was published in 1999 by Breakaway Books, reprinted by a Random House imprint Three Rivers Press in 2002.
Joe Labero Joe Labero (stage name of <U>Jo</U>hansson, <U>La</U>rs <U>Be</U>ngt <U>Ro</U>land) (born July 28, 1963 in Alvesta, Sweden) is a Swedish magician. He has now started an international career with shows in Las Vegas among other cities.
Joe LaBarbera Joe LaBarbera (born February 22, 1948) is an American jazz drummer and composer. He is best known for his recordings and live performances with the trio of pianist Bill Evans in the final years of Evans's career.
Joe Lamb Joe Lamb is a professional hockey player who played 11 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Maroons, Ottawa Senators, New York Americans, Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Eagles and Detroit Red Wings.
Joe LaRue "Jammin'" Joe LaRue is a competitive eater from Hollywood, FL, and a ranked member of the International Federation of Competitive Eating. LaRue in known to bring equal measures of determination and intellect to the table -- and the results have been remarkable.
Joe Leaphorn Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn is a fictional character created by American mystery writer Tony Hillerman, one of two officers of the Navajo Tribal Police that feature in a number of novels. The other officer is Jim Chee.
Joe Lee Dunn Joe Lee Dunn is the former defensive coordinator of the Memphis Tigers football program. He transformed the Tigers defense from a unit that ranked near the bottom statistically in defense, to a top 25 defensive unit.
Joe Leeway Joe Leeway (born 14 November 1949, in Islington, London, England) was the multi-instrumentalist, bass guitar specialist, and stylings guru, for the 1980s band, the Thompson Twins. Leeway joined the Thompson Twins in 1980 after being one of their roadies for a number of years.
Joe Lefors Joe Lefors (February 20, 1865-October 1, 1940) was a lawman in the closing years of the Old West. He is best known for the arrest of gunman and assassin Tom Horn in 1903 for the murder of 14 year old Willie Nickell, which has since came into question, and it has long been believed that Lefors falsified evidence helping to convict the wrong man for the murder.
Joe Lewis (fighter) Joe Lewis is a world renowned all-around fighter. He won world championships in Karate and kickboxing, national champtionships in kata competitions, and was voted by his peers as the "Greatest Fighter in the History of Karate".
Joe Lieberman Joseph Isadore "Joe" Lieberman (born February 24, 1942) is an American politician from Connecticut. Lieberman was elected to the United States Senate in 1988, and was elected on November 7, 2006 to his fourth term as a U.
Joe Liggins Joe Liggins (July 9, 1915 - July 26 1987) was a notable jazz, blues, and mostly R&B pianist, who played with the band Joe Liggins and the Honeydrippers in the 1940s and 1950s, as their front man. His band was often a staple on the R&B charts in those years, with their biggest hit being "The Honeydripper", released in 1945.
Joe Lockhart Joseph Lockhart served as White House Press Secretary from October 5 1998 to September 29 2000 during the administration of President Bill Clinton. He handled the press during the Clinton impeachment trials, and it is thought that he had one of the toughest times to be a press secretary.
Joe Loeffler Joseph "Joe" Loeffler (born September 12, 1980) was the bass player of the Chicago hard rock/alternative metal band Chevelle. He replaced original bassist Matt Scott in 1996 after the band had been formed in 1994 by his brothers Pete (singer, guitarist) and Sam (drums).
Joe Long Joe Long (born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on September 5, 1941 Interview: Joe Long: His Story as Joseph LaBracio) is best known as the bass guitarist and vocal arranger for The Four Seasons, one of the biggest music acts of the 1960s. At their peak, The Four Seasons made recordings that expressed the tough-but-tender sensibility of their home turf in the Northeast much in the way the Beach Boys encapsulated the world of Southern California in harmony and song.
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