James Quinn facts for kids

James, Jim, or Jimmy Quinn are common names shared by many interesting people. This article will tell you about some of them, from famous athletes to artists and even someone who discovered a treasure!

Sports Stars Named James Quinn

Many talented athletes have been named James, Jim, or Jimmy Quinn. They have played different sports and achieved great things.

Baseball and Athletics

• Bob Quinn (born James Aloysius Robert Quinn, 1870–1954) was an American executive in Major League Baseball. He helped manage baseball teams for many years.
• James Quinn (1906–2004) was an American athlete. He won a gold medal at the 1928 Summer Olympics. He was very fast!

Footballers Named Quinn

Several footballers have carried the name Quinn. They played in different leagues and for different countries.

• James Quinn (born 1974) is a former professional footballer. He played for Blackpool F.C. and also represented Northern Ireland internationally.
• James Quinn (born 1994) is another footballer. He was born in England but plays for the British Virgin Islands national team.
• Jim Quinn (1904–1986) was an Australian rules footballer. He played for the Essendon team in Australia.
• Jimmy Quinn (1878–1945) was a famous Scottish footballer. He was a centre-forward for Celtic and also played for the Scotland national team.
• Jimmy Quinn (1947–2002) was also a Scottish footballer. He was the grandson of the famous Jimmy Quinn born in 1878.
• Jimmy Quinn (born 1959) is another Northern Ireland international footballer. He had a long career playing and later managing teams.

Horse Racing

• Jimmy Quinn (born 1967) is an Irish jockey. Jockeys are people who ride horses in races.

Other Notable People Named James Quinn

Beyond sports, many other people named James Quinn have made their mark in different fields, from art to discovery.

Artists and Directors

• James Peter Quinn (1869–1951) was an Australian artist. He became famous for his paintings during World War I. He captured important moments from the war.
• James Quinn is an actor known for his role in the British TV show Early Doors.
• James Quinn is an American film and television director. He has directed many movies and TV shows.
• James Quinn (1919–2008) was a British film administrator. He helped manage and promote films, and was also a producer and exhibitor.

Religious Figures and Writers

• James Quinn (1919–2010) was a Scottish priest. He was also a talented hymnwriter, meaning he wrote songs for church services.
• James Quinn (1819–1881) was the first Roman Catholic Archbishop of Brisbane, Australia. He played an important role in the church there.

Discoverers and Academics

• Jim Quinn was one of two Irish boys who made an amazing discovery in 1868. They found the Ardagh Hoard, which is a collection of valuable ancient Irish treasures.
• James Brian Quinn (1928–2012) was an American academic and author. He taught at universities and wrote books.
• James L. Quinn was an American science fiction editor and publisher. He helped bring many exciting science fiction stories to readers.