JACKSON SHOWALTER

'Jackson Whipps Showalter' (February 5, 1860–February 5, 1935) was a 5-time U.S. Chess Champion; in 1890, 1892, 1892–1894, 1895–1898, and 1906–1909. He won U.S. Championship matches against Solomon Lipschutz (twice), Max Judd, Emil Kemény, and John Barry. He lost championship matches to Solomon Lipschutz, Max Judd, Harry Nelson Pillsbury, and Frank Marshall.
His hairstyle, which consisted of a thick mane down the back of his neck, earned him the nickname "the Kentucky Lion."
The variation of the Queen's Gambit Accepted. 1. d4 d5 2. c4 dc 3. Nc3 is named after him.