Mike Jacobs facts for kids

Mike or Michael Jacobs is a name shared by several different people. When you see this name, it could be referring to a few different individuals who have made their mark in various fields like sports, politics, and entertainment.

People Named Mike Jacobs

Sports Figures

Many people named Mike or Michael Jacobs have been involved in the world of sports.

Baseball Players

• Mike Jacobs (born 1980) is an American baseball player. He played as a first baseman for different teams.
• Mike Jacobs (1877–1949) was another American baseball player. He played as a shortstop for the Chicago Cubs baseball team.

Boxing Promoter

• Mike Jacobs (1880–1953) was an important American boxing promoter. He helped organize many famous boxing matches. He is so well-known that he is a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

Footballer

• Michael Jacobs (born 1991) is an English footballer. He plays in the sport of soccer, which is called football in England.

Hurling Player

• Michael Jacob (born 1980) is an Irish hurling player. Hurling is a fast-paced outdoor team game of ancient Irish origin.

In Politics

Some individuals named Mike or Michael Jacobs have served in government and politics.

Georgia Politician

• Mike Jacobs represents District 80 in the Georgia House of Representatives. This means he helps make laws for the state of Georgia in the United States.

Illinois Politician

• Mike Jacobs (born 1960) is an Illinois State Senator. He works in the government of the state of Illinois, helping to create and pass laws.

Businessman and Politician

• Michael A. Jacobs (1860–1936) was an American businessman and also a politician. He was involved in both business and public service.

Arts and Media

Others with this name have contributed to the arts, entertainment, and journalism.

Film and TV Producer

• Michael Jacobs (born 1955) is an American film and television producer. He helps create and manage the making of movies and TV shows.

Photojournalist

• Michael J. Jacobs (born 1952) is an English photojournalist. A photojournalist takes pictures to tell stories for news and magazines.

Art and Travel Writer

• Michael Jacobs (1952–2014) was a writer known for his books about art and travel. He wrote about different places and their art.

Musician

• Mike Jacobs is a guitarist and songwriter. He has played music and written songs for bands like The Pasties and Evil Jake.

News Anchor

• Mike Jacobs was a news anchor for WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee. He reported the news on television from 1977 to 2015.

Other Notable People

• Michael Jacobs (born 1960) is a British economist. An economist studies how money, goods, and services are produced and used.
• Michael Jacobs is a Dutch activist. An activist works to bring about social or political change.