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Joker (nickname)
Joker is a nickname of the following people: * Joker Arroyo (1927–2015), Filipino lawyer, politician and senator * Jonas Berggren (born 1967), Swedish musician * Novak Djokovic (born 1987), Serbian tennis player * Alec Hall (Australian footballer) (1869–1933), Australian rules footballer * Nikola Jokić (born 1995), Serbian basketball player * Jess Liaudin Jess Liaudin (born 21 December 1973) is a French mixed martial artist, kickboxer and film actor. A professional MMA competitor from 1990 until 2014, he competed for UFC, Pancrase, Cage Rage, and King of the Cage. Background Liaudin trained ... (born 1973), French mixed martial artist * Joker Phillips (born 1963), American former football player and coach * Joe Randa (born 1969), American retired Major League Baseball player * Yong Jun-hyung (born 1989), South Korean pop singer * Mac Jones (born 1998), American football quarterback * Ayaz Majo (born 2007), Turkish internet personality See also {{Nickna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joker Arroyo
Ceferino "Joker" Paz Arroyo Jr. (; January 5, 1927 – October 5, 2015) was a Filipino statesman and key figure in the 1986 EDSA Revolution, EDSA People Power Revolution that ousted dictator Ferdinand Marcos. He was a Congressman for Makati from 1992 to 2001 and Senator of the Philippines, Senator from 2001 to 2013. Arroyo received various awards and commendations for his significant contributions to the law profession and public service. Among these are the Philippine Bar Association's Most Distinguished Award for Justice as a "man beholden to no one except to his country" and Senate Resolution No. 100 enacted in the 8th Congress of the Philippines, 8th Congress citing his invaluable service to the Filipino people. He was also known for being the thriftiest legislator, earning the title of "Scrooge of Congress", as he only had few staff members without bodyguards and did not use his pork barrel funds. In 2018, Arroyo was identified by the Human Rights Victims' Claims Board as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonas Berggren
Jonas Petter Berggren (born 21 March 1967) is a Swedish musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer, also known as Joker. He started writing songs when he was seven and continues to write for the band Ace of Base, which he is a founding member of, as well as for other artists. He was born in Gothenburg, Sweden. Biography Early life Jonas Petter Berggren was the first child of three siblings; his younger sisters are Linn and Jenny. Jonas was born with a cleft lip, undergoing three surgeries within his first year. He became interested in music when he was 10, after his father started teaching him to play the guitar. Career A founding member of Ace of Base, Berggren has written all of their biggest hits, including "All That She Wants", " The Sign", and " Beautiful Life". He also plays the guitar and keyboards. Berggren also has his own recording studio, called The Barn. Two former members of Ace of Base, Linn Berggren and Jenny Berggren, are his sisters. He has also worked w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic ( sr-Cyrl-Latn, Новак Ђоковић, Novak Đoković, separator=" / ", ; born 22 May 1987) is a Serbian professional tennis player. He has been ranked as the List of ATP number 1 ranked singles tennis players#Weeks at No. 1, world No. 1 in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) for a record 428 weeks across a record 13 different years, and finished as the List of ATP number 1 ranked singles tennis players#Year-end No. 1 players, year-end No. 1 a record eight times. Djokovic has won a record 24 List of Grand Slam men's singles champions, major men's singles titles, including a record ten Australian Open titles. Overall, he has won 100 singles titles, including a record 72 List of ATP Tour top-level tournament singles champions#Statistics, Big Titles: 24 majors, a record 40 Tennis Masters Series records and statistics#Title leaders, Masters, a record seven ATP Finals, year-end championships, and an Tennis at the Summer Olympics, Olym ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alec Hall (Australian Footballer)
Alexander James Hall (4 January 1869 – 8 March 1953) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Essendon Football Club in the Victorian Football Association (VFA) in 1891 to 1896 then in the Victorian Football League (1897–1989), Victorian Football League (VFL) from 1898 to 1900. In 1906, his first year of coaching in the VFL, he played his only game for the St Kilda Football Club (under the assumed name of "Wyberg"). He went on to coach Melbourne Football Club, Melbourne (twice), Richmond Football Club, Richmond and was Hawthorn Football Club, Hawthorn's coach in their inaugural season in the VFL. References * Hogan P: ''The Tigers Of Old'', Richmond FC, Melbourne 1996 * External links * Alec Hall's coaching statisticsfrom AFL Tables Essendon Football Club profile St Kilda Football Club coaches Essendon Football Club players St Kilda Football Club players Essendon Association Football Club players Melbourne Football Club coaches Richmond Footb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikola Jokić
Nikola Jokić ( ; sr-Cyrl, Никола Јокић ; born February 19, 1995) is a Serbian professional basketball player who is a Center (basketball), center for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "the Joker", he is widely regarded as one of the greatest players and centers of all time, and is often considered the greatest draft steal in NBA history. A seven-time NBA All-Star, Jokić has been named to the All-NBA Team on seven occasions (including five first-team selections), and won the NBA Most Valuable Player Award for the 2020–21 NBA season, 2020–21, 2021–22 NBA season, 2021–22, and 2023–24 NBA season, 2023–24 seasons. He represents the Serbia men's national basketball team, Serbian national team, with which he won a silver medal at the Basketball at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament, 2016 Summer Olympics, and a bronze medal at the Basketball at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament, 2024 Summer Olympic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jess Liaudin
Jess Liaudin (born 21 December 1973) is a French mixed martial artist, kickboxer and film actor. A professional MMA competitor from 1990 until 2014, he competed for UFC, Pancrase, Cage Rage, and King of the Cage. Background Liaudin trained in martial arts from eight years old; in karate initially and then moving on to kickboxing. From the age of 16, he has been fighting in a variety of full-contact competitions. He has fought in over 84 amateur and professional fights in mixed martial arts, Muay Thai, and kickboxing. Mixed martial arts career Early career Liaudin began his professional MMA career in 2000 as a Middleweight, compiling a 6–0 record before facing his first defeat. Ultimate Fighting Championship Liaudin signed to the UFC upon the heels of a three-fight winning streak, facing Dennis Siver at UFC 70. In arguably the most significant win of his career, Liaudin defeated Siver via first-round armbar just 1:21 into the fight. After another first-round stoppage via ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joker Phillips
Joe "Joker" Phillips Jr. (born May 12, 1963) is an American football coach and former player. He is the assistant head football coach and wide receivers coach at North Carolina State University, a position he has held since the 2021 season. Phillips served as the head football coach at the University of Kentucky from 2010 to 2012. Playing career After a standout career at Franklin-Simpson High School, in which he played quarterback for two Kentucky state Class AAA championship teams, Phillips played wide receiver at the University of Kentucky from 1981 through 1984, under head coaches Fran Curci and Jerry Claiborne. During his playing career for the Kentucky Wildcats, Phillips caught 75 passes for 935 yards and nine touchdowns at the wide receiver position. Phillips played on the 1984 Kentucky Wildcats football team that went 9–3, finished #19 in the AP Poll, and won the 1984 Hall of Fame Classic Bowl. At the time of his departure from Lexington, he stood fifth on the schoo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Randa
Joseph Gregory Randa (; born December 18, 1969) is an American former Major League Baseball player. He was primarily a third baseman during his career. His nickname is " the Joker" due to his resemblance to the comic book character in ''Batman'' and his ever-present smile, especially during his plate appearances. It was given to him by Tony Muser, the Kansas City Royals manager during Randa's second tour with the ballclub. This had resulted from Muser having to constantly answer questions about why Randa was always smiling. "I'd tell them that's not a smile, it's his normal look", Muser explained.Spencer, Lyle"Padres acquire Randa from Reds" MLB.com, Saturday, July 23, 2005 Early life Randa attended Kettle Moraine High School in Wales, Wisconsin, lettering in football, basketball, baseball, and tennis. Randa's #12 was retired by the Lasers. He is also a member of the Kettle Moraine Laser Trailblazer Hall of Fame. Professional career Randa played minor league for the Eugene Emer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yong Jun-hyung
Yong Jun-hyung (; born Yong Jae-soon, December 19, 1989), known mononymously as Junhyung, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, record producer and actor. Junhyung rose to fame as a member of South Korean boy band Highlight (formerly known as Beast), formed in 2009. He departed from Highlight in 2019, amidst a controversy where he admitted to having watched a video of singer Jung Joon-young making out with a woman, which was filmed with consent but shared without. As a solo artist, he released one extended play, ''Flower'' (2013), and one full-length album, ''Goodbye 20's'' (2018). He also starred in the Korean dramas '' Monstar'' (2013) and '' Coffee, Do Me a Favor'' (2018)''.'' Early life and education Junhyung was born in Seoul, South Korea. He changed his birth name Yong Jae-soon () to his current name when he was in 6th grade. Career 2007: Pre-debut In 2007, he joined the boy band Xing, which included Kevin Woo (ex-U-KISS). Junhyung was known by the stage name Poppin' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mac Jones
Michael McCorkle "Mac" Jones (born September 5, 1998) is an American professional football quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). Jones played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, where he set the NCAA season records for passer rating and completion percentage as a junior en route to winning the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship. He was selected by the New England Patriots in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft. Jones had a successful rookie season, leading the Patriots to a playoff berth and earning Pro Bowl honors. However, Jones struggled during his next two seasons, which led to him losing his starting position in 2023 and being traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars the following year. Early life Michael McCorkle Jones was born on September 5, 1998, to Gordon and Holly Jones in Jacksonville, Florida. His father played tennis at Florida State University and Flagler College. Mac's brother, Will, played socce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
