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Joseph David Gomez (born 23 May 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Premier League club Liverpool. Gomez began his career at Charlton Athletic, breaking into the first team at 17 and playing one full season before…
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Charles Edward Greene (born September 24, 1946), better known as "Mean" Joe Greene, is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL) from 1969 to 1981. A…
1966–
Joseph "Do It All" Geroy Hall (born March 6, 1966) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played three seasons of Major League Baseball with the Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers.
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Joseph Fitzgerald Hamilton (born March 13, 1977) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL), NFL Europe and Arena Football League (AFL). He played college football for the Georgia Tech…
1983–
Joe Hanks (born March 27, 1983) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2007 to 2018.
1930–2009
"Prince" Joe Henry (October 4, 1930 – January 2, 2009) was an American baseball player. He played for several Negro league teams in the 1950s.
1987–
Joseph "Jei" Blessing Ikhinmwin (born 18 September 1987) is a former professional basketball player, 3x British Basketball Champion, England and Great Britain International who last played for the London Lions of the British Basketball League (BBL). He…
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Jeremiah "Joe" Jeannette (also Jennette) (August 26, 1879 – July 2, 1958) was an American boxer, considered one of the best heavyweight boxers of the early 20th century. Because he was African-American, he was not given a shot at the world heavyweight…
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Joseph Fernal Jones (born November 9, 1965) is the head coach of Boston University's men's basketball team. He previously served as the head coach at Columbia University and has worked as an assistant coach at Hofstra University, Villanova University, and…
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Joe Joyce (born 19 September 1985) is a British professional boxer. He held the World Boxing Organization (WBO) interim heavyweight title from 2022 to 2023. At regional level, he has held multiple heavyweight championships, including the Commonwealth title…
1909–1965
Joseph Nathaniel Kendall (October 2, 1909 – November 25, 1965) was an American college football player who was a quarterback for the Kentucky State Industrial College for Colored Persons (now Kentucky State University) in the mid-1930s. Nicknamed "Tarzan"…
1914–1981
Louis held the world heavyweight title from 1937 to 1949, a record reign, and his 1938 victory over Max Schmeling made him a national hero.
ca. 1955
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis black and white photograph depicts Joe Louis surrounded by a crowd of people. Seated at a table, Joe Louis wears a light colored three piece suit over a dark colored shirt with a light colored strip down the front. The woman sitting to his left wears…
Dates not recorded
Joe Manhertz is an American sports professional who formerly served as the director of athletics for St. Bonaventure University. He previously served as associate athletic director at Duke University from 2010 to 2021, and in various administrative roles…
1959–2023
Joe Louis Manley Jr. (June 11, 1959 – May 2, 2023) was an American boxer who fought at light welterweight.
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Joe Leonard Morgan (September 19, 1943 – October 11, 2020) was an American professional baseball second baseman who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Colt .45s / Astros, Cincinnati Reds, San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia…
1987–
Joseph Delpesh O'Cearuill (born 9 February 1987) is a retired footballer who played as a defender. His previous clubs have included Barnet and St. Patrick's Athletic, and he has been capped by the Republic of Ireland.
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Fletcher Joseph Perry (January 22, 1927 – April 25, 2011) was an American professional football fullback who played in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) and National Football League (NFL). He played for the San Francisco 49ers from 1948 to 1960,…
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Joseph Wayne Pittman (January 1, 1953 – June 13, 2014) was a backup infielder/outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Houston Astros, San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants in parts of three seasons spanning 1981–1984. Listed at 6 feet 1…
1939–2022
Joe Louis Reliford (November 29, 1939 – May 2, 2022) was an American Minor League Baseball batboy who became the youngest person to participate in a professional baseball game on July 19, 1952. He was inserted into a game for the Fitzgerald Pioneers of the…
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Joseph Andrew Ross (born May 21, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Texas Rangers organization. He has previously played in MLB for the Washington Nationals, Milwaukee Brewers, Philadelphia Phillies, and Arizona Diamondbacks. The San…
1948–2022
Joseph Staton (March 8, 1948 – June 20, 2022) was an American professional baseball player. A first baseman, he appeared in 15 games with 19 official at bats for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball during the 1972 and 1973 seasons. Staton threw and…
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Joseph Benjamin Strong (born September 9, 1962) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. Strong played for the Florida Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2000 to 2001.
1902–1986
Joseph Talton Strong (August 4, 1902 – November 12, 1986) was an American Negro league baseball pitcher, playing for several teams. Most of his seasons, he played for the Baltimore Black Sox, and the Homestead Grays. Strong attended college at Wilberforce…
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