Johnny Jones facts for kids

Johnny Jones is a name that many different people have. When you see this name, it could be talking about a few different famous people, especially in sports or music. It can also refer to a musical play!

Meet the Johnny Joneses

Many people named Johnny Jones have made their mark in history, especially in sports and entertainment. Here are some of them:

Johnny Jones: Sports Stars

Several Johnny Joneses have been famous athletes.

Baseball Players

• Johnny Jones (1892–1980) was a baseball player who played in the early 1900s.
• Another Johnny Jones (born 1899) played in the Negro leagues, which were professional baseball leagues for African American players before they were allowed to play in Major League Baseball.
• More recently, Johnny Jones (born 1988) is an American football player who plays as a defensive tackle.

Basketball Players and Coaches

• Johnny Jones (born 1943) is an American basketball player.
• Johnny Jones (born 1961) is a well-known American basketball coach. He has coached many teams and helped players improve their skills.

Other Athletes

• Johnny Jones was a Welsh flyweight boxing champion, known for his quick moves in the ring.
• Johnny Lam Jones (born 1958) was a very fast American sprinter. He also played professional American football.
• Johnny Jones played rugby league in the 1930s and 1940s.

Johnny Jones: Musicians

Some Johnny Joneses are famous for their music.

• Little Johnny Jones (1924–1964) was a talented Chicago blues pianist and singer. He was known for his powerful piano playing and soulful voice.
• Johnny "Yard Dog" Jones (1941–2015) was another American blues singer, musician, and songwriter. He played many instruments and shared his love for the blues.
• There was also a Johnny Jones who led a band called Johnny Jones and the King Casuals. This band even played with the legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix!

Johnny Jones: Other Notable People

• Johnny Jones (1809–1869) was an important pioneer settler in New Zealand. Pioneers were people who were among the first to settle in a new area.
• Johnny J. Jones (1874–1930) was an American carnival showman. He was known for organizing and running exciting carnival shows that traveled around the country.

The Musical: Little Johnny Jones

• Little Johnny Jones is a musical play from 1904. It's a fun story with songs and dances, and it's one of the things that can be called "Johnny Jones."

See also

• John Jones (disambiguation)
• Jonathan Jones (disambiguation)