Initial inquiries

B.J. Ryan is one of many people who play sports (or have some connection to sports, past or present) and use the initial J as part of their first name. In fact, a person can be found for each letter of the alphabet. (Note: Some of those listed do not usually use periods in their names; does not include athletes who are known by initials of first and last name -- i.e. M.J. for Michael Jordan.)

A.J. Burnett -- Toronto Blue Jays pitcher.

B.J. Ryan -- Ditto.

C.J. Nitkowski -- Former major league pitcher.

D.J. Dozier -- Former NFL running back.

E.J. McGuire -- Professional hockey coach and scout.

F.J. Schofield -- Florida Atlantic University tennis player.

G.J. Ligelis -- Member of Princeton University sprint football team.

H.J. Trihey -- Coach of the 1900 Stanley Cup champion Montreal Shamrocks.

I.J. Blackman -- Former player for Old West Downs Football & Cricket Club in England.

J.J. Stokes -- Former NFL wide receiver.

K.J. Choi -- Professional golfer.

L.J. Smith -- Philadelphia Eagles tight end.

M.J. Gopalan -- Legendary cricket player from India.

N.J. Kahan -- Doctor who co-authored paper on sports hand injuries.

O.J. Simpson -- Former NFL running back.

P.J. Carlesimo -- San Antonio Spurts assistant coach.

Q.J. Arnold -- Professional drag racer.

R.J. Ryan -- Assistant football coach at Lehigh University.

S.J. Green -- Wide receiver at University of South Florida.

T.J. Duckett -- Atlanta Falcons running back.

U.J. Noblet -- Former coach/AD at Michigan Tech.

V.J. Keefe -- Local concrete magnate and sports enthusiast for whom baseball stadium is named at St. Mary's College in Texas.

W.J. Chippendale -- Former member of Bath Saracens Rugby Club in England.

X.J. Kennedy -- Author of children's book on the Olympics called ''Elympics."

Y.J. Chen -- Coauthor of paper on energy expenditure for Chinese Journal of Sports Medicine.

Z.J. Dabbelt -- Football player at Tiffin University in Ohio.