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Born 1861
Johnny Banks (born December 25, 1861, in Richmond, Virginia), was an African American boxer who fought under the sobriquet "The Darkey Wizard" and was the Negro Middleweight Champion of the World during the mid-1880s. Standing 5'6" tall (some sources claim…
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John Edward Briggs (born March 10, 1944) is an American former professional baseball left fielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies (1964–1971), Milwaukee Brewers (1971–1975), and Minnesota Twins (1975).
1960–2020
Johnny 'Bump City' Bumphus (August 17, 1960 – January 31, 2020) was an American professional boxer who held the WBA super lightweight title in 1984 and challenged once for the WBC and IBF welterweight titles in 1987.
1972–
Johnathan Cox (born February 5, 1972) is an American football coach. He is the head football coach for Fort Lewis College, a position he has held since 2022. He previously coached for Overland High School, North Dakota State, Texas, Rex Putnam High School,…
1917–1982
John Howard Davis (February 6, 1917 – November 17, 1982) was an American outfielder in Negro league baseball and Minor League Baseball. He played professionally between 1941 and 1954.
1990–
Johnathan Lewis Davis (born April 26, 1990) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played one season in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2019.
1955–
Johnny Reginald Davis (born October 21, 1955) is an American former professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played in the NBA with four teams in ten years from 1976 to 1986, winning an NBA championship in…
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Johnny Earl Dawkins Jr. (born September 28, 1963) is an American basketball coach and former player who is the head coach for the UCF men's basketball team. From 2008 to 2016, he was the head coach of Stanford. He was a two-time All-American and national…
1947–2022
Johnny Grier (April 16, 1947 – March 8, 2022) was an American football official for 23 years in the National Football League (NFL) from 1981 to 2004. He began in the NFL as a field judge before becoming the first Black referee in the history of the NFL…
1944–
John Louis Hairston (born August 27, 1944) is an American former catcher and left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago Cubs in the 1969 season. Hairston batted and threw right-handed. He debuted on September 6, 1969, and played his…
1965–
Johnny Ray Holland (born March 11, 1965) is an American professional football coach and former linebacker who currently serves as the defensive run game coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). Holland played in the…
1976–
Johnny "J. J." Huggins (born March 29, 1976) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football for the Alabama State Hornets. He was also a member…
1944–2024
John Jeter (October 24, 1944 – January 16, 2024) was an American professional baseball player, an outfielder who played 336 games of Major League Baseball for four teams — the Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians —…
1920–1994
John Lagey (20 April 1920 – 19 January 1994), better known by his ring name Johnny Kwango, was an English ballet dancer, and later a professional wrestler. He was frequently seen on ITV's coverage of British wrestling. Lagey was a member of the all-black…
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Johnny Joe Lewis (August 10, 1939 – July 29, 2018) was an American professional baseball player, coach, scout and front-office executive. An outfielder, he appeared in 266 games in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets from…
1980; printed 2006
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA digital print depicting a black-and-white image of Johnny Matias seated against a garden backdrop. He is wearing a corduroy-like textured shirt with a white stripe across the vest and around the v-neck collar. Around his neck, Matias has a pooka shell…
1950–2016
John Tony Miller (21 September 1950 – 18 February 2016) was an English footballer, described by Jeff Kent as an "exciting right winger who provided pinpoint crosses". He scored 23 goals in 213 league games in a 14-year career in the Football League playing…
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Johnny Cornelius Ray (born March 1, 1957) is an American former second baseman and outfielder in Major League Baseball who had a 10-year career from 1981 to 1990. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates of the National League and the California Angels of the…
1923–2003
John Franklin Ritchey (January 5, 1923 – January 14, 2003) was an American professional baseball catcher. Ritchey is recognized as one of the first African American men to play Minor League Baseball in the twentieth century, as he won batting titles in…
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Johnny Earl Roland (born May 21, 1943) is an American former professional football player and coach in the National Football League (NFL). He played as a running back for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1966 to 1972 and the New York Giants in 1973. Roland…
1971–
Johnny Renando Ruffin (born July 29, 1971) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played six seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds, Arizona Diamondbacks and Florida Marlins. He also played one season in Nippon…
1956–
John D. Thomas (born October 19, 1956) is an American former football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Alcorn State University from 1998 to 2007, compiling a record of 48–61. He is the brother of College Football Hall of Fame…
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Johnny Washington (born May 6, 1984) is an American former professional baseball infielder and Major League Baseball (MLB) coach. A native of Long Beach, California, Washington was a second baseman and shortstop during his playing days. He threw and batted…
1937–1974
John Weekly (June 14, 1937 – November 24, 1974) was an American professional baseball player whose career extended from 1956 through 1965. The outfielder appeared in 53 Major League games for the Houston Colt .45s from 1962 to 1964. Weekly batted and threw…
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