* 1983 – Joey Chestnut, American competitive eater

On June 2, 2007, Joey Chestnut broke Kobayashi's record with 59. 5 hot dogs and buns in a qualifying round for the annual Nathan's contest.

* Joey Chestnut, competitive eater

The record for the shortest time needed to finish the entire Texas King meal is held by competitive eating champion Joey Chestnut.

* 66 is the number of hot dogs eaten by World record holder Joey Chestnut in 15 minutes at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Championships in 2007

In the 2006 Wing Bowl, only three IFOCE eaters competed, with Joey Chestnut of San Jose, California winning the event.

With El Wingador coming out of retirement to square off against the number one eater in the world, Joey Chestnut.

After the 1st round, Joey Chestnut set a first round record with 124 wings, breaking Gentleman Jerry's record from last year of 112 wings, winning him a brand new Harley Davidson motorcycle.

# Joey Chestnut, 124 wings.

At the start of the second round, it looked as if El Wingador was making up ground on Joey Chestnut, finishing his first plate before the incumbent champion.

But age and fatigue had set in and El Wingador was unable to put significant pressure on both Patrick Bertoletti and Joey Chestnut.

After many years of speculation, the 200 Wing mark was finally broken during this round by both Patrick Bertoletti and Joey Chestnut.

# Joey Chestnut,

In the final 2 minute sprint for the crown, Joey Chestnut, was poised to cruise to the Wing Bowl crown, but kept on the pressure, devouring 241 wings at the final whistle.

# Winner: Joey Chestnut, 241

In 2011 over 40, 000 spectators attended the event, and an additional 1. 949 million viewers watched it live on ESPN television when Joey Chestnut ate 62 hot dogs and buns.

The contest has gained public attention in recent years due to the sudden stardom of Takeru Kobayashi, his subsequent rivalry with American Joey Chestnut, and the current controversy over Kobayashi's contractual dispute and absence.

The IFOCE counts thousands of competitors in its league, including top-ranked eaters such as Joey Chestnut of California, Sonya Thomas of Virginia and " Notorious B. O. B.

It was previously held by Takeru Kobayashi from 2001 to 2007 but as of 2012 is held by Joey Chestnut.

On September 2, 2012 Joey Chestnut consumed 191 wings ( 7. 61 pounds ) in 12 minutes to take competitive-eating trophy from the five-year champion Sonya Thomas.

At the Buffalo Wing Festival in Buffalo, NY, Ms. Thomas lost to Eric " Badlands " Booker in a chicken wing contest and then lost a waffle eating contest in Atlanta the next day to the fast-rising rookie Joey Chestnut, giving her a two event losing streak to replace her winning streak.

Pastore held the official record for completing the 72-ounce steak meal challenge at The Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo, Texas, having eaten the entire meal in 9½ minutes in May 1987 ( this was his 7th successful completion of the feat ) until March 24, 2008, when competitive eating champion, Joey Chestnut, finished the meal challenge in 8 minutes & 52 seconds.

* Joey Chestnut, a competitive eater

According to the International Federation of Competitive Eating ( IFOCE ), Joey Chestnut holds the world record for eating matzah balls ; he ate 78 matzah balls in 8 minutes.

* Joey Mercury ( born 1979 ) or Adam Birch, professional wrestler

Joey Santiago and Black Francis ( born Charles Thompson IV ) first met when they lived next to each other in a suite while attending the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

* Joey Covington ( born 1945 ), American drummer, best known for his involvements with Hot Tuna and Jefferson Airplane

The group comprises rappers Joey Starr ( born Didier Morville ) and Kool Shen ( born Bruno Lopès ).

* David Brigati ( born 1940 ), original member of Joey Dee and the Starliters and backing singer for The Rascals.

* Joey Barton ( born 1982 ), English footballer

* Joey Williams ( born 1902 ), English former footballer

Joey Beltram ( born November 6, 1971 in Queens, New York City, United States ) is an American DJ and record producer, best known for the pioneering recordings " Energy Flash " and " Mentasm ".

Guitarist / vocalist Brian O ' Hara and best friend guitarist / vocalist Joey Bower ( born Joseph Bower, 17 November 1939, Dingle, Liverpool, Lancashire ) formed The Two Jays in 1957.

* Joey Benjamin ( born 1961 ), English cricketer

* Joey Buttafuoco ( born 1956 ), American criminal

* Joey Castillo ( born 1966 ), musician

* Joey Cora ( born 1965 ), baseball player

* Joey Fatone ( born 1977 ), singer / actor

* Joey Galloway ( born 1971 ), NFL wide receiver

* Joey Gathright ( born 1981 ), baseball player

John Scofield ( born December 26, 1951, Dayton, Ohio ), often referred to as " Sco ", is an American jazz-rock guitarist and composer, who has played and collaborated with Miles Davis, Dave Liebman, Joe Henderson, Charles Mingus, Joey Defrancesco, Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, Bill Frisell, Pat Martino, Mavis Staples, Phil Lesh, Billy Cobham, Medeski Martin & Wood, George Duke, Jaco Pastorius, John Mayer, and many other well-known artists.

Joey Skaggs ( born 1945 ) is an American prankster who has organized numerous successful media pranks, hoaxes, and other presentations.

Joey " Shithead " Keithley ( born Joey Keighley ; June 3, 1956 ) is a punk musician with the band D. O. A ..

* Joey Belladonna ( born 1960 ), lead singer of heavy metal band Anthrax

Joey Smallwood was born in Gambo, Newfoundland to Charles and Minnie May Smallwood.

Matthew Steven " Matt " LeBlanc ( born July 25, 1967 ) is an American actor, best known for his role as Joey Tribbiani on the NBC sitcom Friends and its spin-off Joey.