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Joe James (actor)
Joseph or Joe James may refer to: * Joe James (footballer) (1910–1993), English football centre half for Brentford * Joe James (racing driver) (1925–1952), American racecar driver * Joe James (American football) (1934–2015), American gridiron football coach in Texas * Joe James (soccer) (born 1961), retired English-born American soccer defender * Joe Nathan James Jr. (1972–2022), American convicted murderer executed in Alabama * Joe James, African-American man hanged in Illinois following the Springfield race riot of 1908 * Joe James, British vocalist of the rock band Blitz Kids * Joe James, American jazz pianist, member of the Kid Thomas Band and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band * Joseph Caulfield James (1860–1925), English teacher and principal tutor to Prince Vajiravudh of Siam * Joseph Stephen James (1849–1931), American lawyer, community leader, singer and composer * Joseph James and Joseph James Jr., Kansa-Osage-French interpreters on the Kansas and Indian Territo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe James (footballer)
Joseph James (13 January 1910 – January 1993) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Brentford as a centre half. In 2013, James placed third in a Football League 125th Anniversary poll of Brentford's best ever captains. He is a member of the Brentford Hall of Fame and made over 250 appearances for the club. Career Early years Born in Battersea, James began playing football as a youth for local club Battersea Church. Brentford James appeared in a friendly match for Third Division South club Brentford in August 1928 and impressed manager Harry Curtis. Though not awarded a contract, James became the assistant groundsman at the club's Griffin Park stadium. In August 1929, James was offered a contract and turned professional. Beginning life in the reserve team, he was a part of the team which won the London Combination title in the 1931–32 and 1932–33 seasons. Consistently behind Jimmy Bain in the pecking order, James made his debu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe James (racing Driver)
Joe James () was an American racecar driver. He was born in Saucier, Mississippi and died during a Champ Car race at San Jose Speedway. Award He was inducted in the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 1997. Legacy Salem Speedway honored him along with Pat O'Connor with an annual title event. The 2020 event was part of the USAC Silvercrown series. Indy 500 results World Championship career summary The Indianapolis 500 The Indianapolis 500, formally known as the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, and commonly called the Indy 500, is an annual automobile race held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) in Speedway, Indiana, United States, an enclave suburb of Indi ... was part of the FIA World Championship schedule from 1950 through 1960. Drivers competing at Indy during those years were credited with World Championship points and participation. Joe James participated in 2 World Championship races but scored no World Championship points. References 1925 births 1952 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe James (American Football)
Joe Neil James (April 12, 1934 – October 9, 2015) was an American football coach. He was the 11th head football coach at Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas, serving for four seasons, from 1964 to 1967, and compiling a record of 16–24–1. James came to Howard Payne from La Vega High School in Bellmead, Texas, where was head football coach from 1960 to 1963. James played college football at Howard Payne and was selected in the 20th round of the 1955 NFL Draft The 1955 National Football League draft was held January 27–28, 1955 at the Warwick Hotel in New York City. This was the ninth year that the first overall pick was a bonus pick determined by lottery. With the previous eight winners ineligib ... by the Chicago Bears. Head coaching record College References 1934 births 2015 deaths American football tackles Howard Payne Yellow Jackets football coaches Howard Payne Yellow Jackets football players High school football coaches in Texas P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe James (soccer)
Joe "Joey" James (born March 12, 1961) is a retired U.S. soccer defender who played professionally in the Major Indoor Soccer League and Western Soccer Alliance. James, the brother of Bernie James, was born in England, but grew up in Bellevue, Washington. He graduated from O'Dea High School where he was a 1979 Parade Magazine High School Soccer All American. He then attended the University of Tampa where he played on the men's soccer team from 1979 to 1980. In 1981, James entered the North American Soccer League draft. The Portland Timbers selected him in the third round, but he never played for the Timbers. In the fall of 1981, he signed with the Phoenix Inferno of the Major Indoor Soccer League. The team released him after one season. In 1984, he played for F.C. Seattle in the 1984 F.C. Seattle Challenge Cup. That fall he joined the Tacoma Stars of the MISL, but played only one game. In 1989, he played for the Seattle Storm of the Western Soccer Alliance Wes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Nathan James Jr
Joe or JOE may refer to: Arts Film and television * ''Joe'' (1970 film), starring Peter Boyle * ''Joe'' (2013 film), starring Nicolas Cage * ''Joe'' (TV series), a British TV series airing from 1966 to 1971 * ''Joe'', a 2002 Canadian animated short about Joe Fortes Music and radio * "Joe" (Inspiral Carpets song) * "Joe" (Red Hot Chili Peppers song) * "Joe", a song by The Cranberries on their album ''To the Faithful Departed'' *"Joe", a song by PJ Harvey on her album '' Dry'' *"Joe", a song by AJR on their album ''OK Orchestra'' * Joe FM (other), any of several radio stations Computing * Joe's Own Editor, a text editor for Unix systems * Joe, an object-oriented Java computing framework based on Sun's Distributed Objects Everywhere project Media * Joe (website), a news website for the UK and Ireland * ''Joe'' (magazine), a defunct periodical developed originally for Kenyan youth Places * Joe, North Carolina, United States, a town * Jõe, Saaremaa Parish, Esto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blitz Kids (band)
Blitz Kids were an English alternative rock band originating from Nantwich and Crewe, Cheshire, England. History The band was formed in 2006 by original members Joe James, Jono Yates, Nic Montgomery, Billy Evanson and Eddie Hawx. The band was initially named "Rig Up Explosive", but the name was changed to Blitz Kids in 2009. The name meaning was explained to be inspired by Joe's grandfather who was in a gang who named themselves 'Blitz Kids' during the events of World War II. The band released two EPs on LAB Records, ''Scavengers'' and ''Decisions'', prior to their debut album ''Vagrants and Vagabonds''. Evanson and Hawx left the band because of personal issues in 2012. Matt Freer joined the band on drums in later 2012 and they released a third EP entitled ''Never Die''. The band recorded their second album in the summer of 2013 in Los Angeles with John Feldmann. The album, titled '' The Good Youth'', was released on 20 January 2014. The band announced on 3 July 2015 that the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band is a New Orleans jazz band founded in New Orleans by tuba player Allan Jaffe in the early 1960s. The band derives its name from Preservation Hall in the French Quarter. In 2005, the Hall's doors were closed for a period of time due to Hurricane Katrina, but the band continued to tour. Early years In the 1950s, Larry Borenstein, an art dealer from Milwaukee, managed Preservation Hall in the French Quarter as an art gallery. To attract customers, he invited local New Orleans jazz musicians to play. After their honeymoon in 1961, Allan Jaffe and his wife Sandra visited to hear some traditional New Orleans jazz. The Jaffes were from Pennsylvania. Allan Jaffe was a tuba player who had graduated from the Wharton School of Business in Philadelphia, while his wife had been employed at an advertising agency. They attended concerts, grew to love the French Quarter, and stayed longer than they had intended. Borenstein asked if they wanted to manage Preservatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseph Caulfield James
Joseph Caulfeild James (6 July 1860 – 6 July 1925) was an English teacher from Birkenhead, England. He was the principal tutor to Prince Vajiravudh of Siam, who later became king of Siam. Royal tutor Caulfeild James, an Englishman of Irish descent, arrived in Bangkok in 1887 for a position teaching English at Assumption College. After a short period there, he was engaged inside the Grand Palace as the full-time English tutor to three princes; Prince Vajiravudh, Prince Chakrabongse Bhuvanath and Prince Nandiyavat Svasti. Caulfeild James accompanied Prince Nandiyavat Svasti to Europe. For some years, James continued to be one of the tutors in the Grand Palace, and in 1898, he was appointed headmaster of the Rajakumari College inside the Grand Palace. Royal Bangkok Sports Club After leaving his royal duties, a sporting man by choice; Caulfield James became Honorary Secretary of the Bangkok Gymkhana Club. In 1901, the Bangkok Gymkhana Club developed into the present-day ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseph Stephen James
Joseph Stephen James, of Douglasville, Georgia, was a lawyer, community leader, shape note singer, composer, and a reviser of the tunebook known as ''The Sacred Harp''. Life Joe S. James was born March 20, 1849, in Campbell County (now in Douglas County), the son of Stephen and Martha (Shipleigh) James. He was an attorney and was active in local civic and political life. He was the first mayor of Douglasville, was instrumental in the establishment of Douglasville College, in obtaining the city's first water and phone systems, and in bringing several industries to the city. James held membership in the Methodist Church and the Masonic Lodge. He was owner and editor of ''The New South'', newspaper of the city of Douglasville. J. S. James married Margaret Elizabeth Maxwell in 1869, and they had seven children: Margaret Odessa, Stephen Edwin, Infant twin sons, Eunice Lettitia, Lois Cleveland, and Joe S., Jr. He died in 1931 and is buried in Douglasville, Georgia. As Sacred Harp sin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseph James And Joseph James Jr
Joseph is a common male given name, derived from the Hebrew Yosef (יוֹסֵף). "Joseph" is used, along with "Josef", mostly in English, French and partially German languages. This spelling is also found as a variant in the languages of the modern-day Nordic countries. In Portuguese and Spanish, the name is "José". In Arabic, including in the Quran, the name is spelled '' Yūsuf''. In Persian, the name is "Yousef". The name has enjoyed significant popularity in its many forms in numerous countries, and ''Joseph'' was one of the two names, along with ''Robert'', to have remained in the top 10 boys' names list in the US from 1925 to 1972. It is especially common in contemporary Israel, as either "Yossi" or "Yossef", and in Italy, where the name "Giuseppe" was the most common male name in the 20th century. In the first century CE, Joseph was the second most popular male name for Palestine Jews. In the Book of Genesis Joseph is Jacob's eleventh son and Rachel's first son, and k ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Armstrong
Joseph Melton James (October 3, 1939 – August 27, 2020) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, "Bullet" Bob Armstrong. In the course of his career, which spanned five decades, Armstrong held numerous championships throughout the Southeastern United States. His four sons, Joseph Scott, Robert Bradley, Steve and Brian Girard, all became wrestlers. Early life Joseph Melton James was born in Marietta, Georgia on October 3, 1939. When he was a child, Joseph James's father took him to see Gorgeous George wrestle. The young James was impressed and intrigued by the flamboyant performer. As a young man, James served in the United States Marine Corps in the early 1960s and was stationed in Korea. During his recruit training in Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island on Parris Island, South Carolina, James was named Honor Man. After leaving the military, he began working for the Fair Oaks (later Cobb County) Fire Department as a firefighter in 1962. P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |