James J. Braddock - Guestbook
Welcome to the official guestbook of the James J Braddock website. Due to spam, we have been forced stop guestbook entries.
I live 6 blocks away from that beautiful North Bergen home where JJB lived with Mae and his children. I think about him when I drive past it. Two blocks past the house is the James J Braddock North Hudson Park that was renamed for the Champ. I am very proud of him. The story of his life and his legacy is inspiring and lives on.
Yrene Ulloa - North Bergen, New Jersey United States [2012-02-02 11:10:30]
See comment by Christina Fleming. We watched the movie for History and I have to agree it's really inspirational. We now have to write an essay about "The Cinderella Man." Thanks for all the info! :)
Truly amazing story!!
Erin Hoffman - St. Thomas, Pennsylvania United States [2012-01-29 13:57:04]
We watched "Cinderella Man" in class. The story of James J. Braddock is one of the most inspirational ones I know.
Christina Fleming - St. Thomas, Pennsylvania United States [2012-01-29 13:43:27]
You are the man Braddock
Evren - Istanbul, Turkey [2012-01-28 10:02:56]
My father introduced me to boxing when I was young. The story of James J. Bradock is not only a touching one but also inspirational. I enjoyed the movie Cinderella Man and would love to read more about him.
Janet - Herbes, Oregon United States [2012-01-27 01:38:59]
I did some boxing in my earlier years.
It is a very demanding sport.Jim Braddock is an example of a person of great courage and integrity.We can all take a lesson from him.We could sure use more people like him in the hard times we are encountering now.
Mark A Baldwin - Kent, Washington United States [2012-01-21 16:19:29]
so inspiring...i love u James J. Braddock and i love how you love your family and friends...you make me feel like the world is a better place...xoxo
Jess - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia [2012-01-18 22:07:14]
have seen the movie.. amzing career...amazing story...what a man...what a gentle man
Joachim Lampret - Klagenfurt, Austria [2012-01-18 07:00:15]
My uncle, Jack O'Day fought James Braddock and apparently was knocked out and never finished the first round. Does anyone have any photos?
Emerson Pauley - Seattle, Washington United States [2012-01-16 18:59:38]
What an amazing boxer and human being...he's major fight was to provide for the survival of his family, what an example...congratulations for keeping this website
Carlos - Leamington, Canada [2012-01-14 19:51:44]
Absolutlely my favorite movie of all time! Everytime I watch it I am filled with the same emotions of joy, pride, and tears just as I was watching it for the first time! Such an inspiring movie about ones love for his family and not just about boxing! In march I am expecting to be a father to a baby boy!!! His name..... Braddock!
I can not wait for him to be old enough to explain to him how he got his name!
Jeremy Boyd - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania United States [2012-01-10 23:13:19]
What a legend and a true gentleman
Irish Fan - Belfast, Ireland [2012-01-09 10:41:49]
What a awesome man. Truly picked himself up by his boot straps and went for it. Mae was a woman that stood behind her man even though she was was a bit nervous.(according to the film). Todays woman could learn a few things from her. Have watched the film 3 times.
Anne Andserson - Rotorua, New Zealand [2012-01-02 16:24:25]
wow! Amazing story. Really encouraged. This movie has made it in my top 5. Thank you for being a great role model. May your story continue to encourage others to never give up.
Sina - Auckland, New Zealand [2012-01-01 23:58:41]
My wife & I enjoyed the movie last night. I was inspired by James’ commitment to caring for his family. I liked the scene when he corrected his son for stealing and reassured his son that his family would always remain together. I Praise God that He blessed James with the ability to become a heavyweight champion.
Paul - South Hill, Virginia United States [2011-12-31 06:00:47]
Just watched the movie, Cinderella Man. Made me Cry. How much Heart he had how he loved his family so much. And how he would do anything for his family. Not to mention he was a super boxer, and had the will power to keep going! Made me want to do a search and find out more about him. The Broddock family must be so proud!! All the best and ty for shareing his life's memory's with us!
Chad S - Edmonton, Canada [2011-12-13 21:43:20]
Just watched the movie for the 3rd time. This story of a truly proud man and the impact that he had on a decade if not generation of people who came together for the same reason, which is hope; is the kind of memories and inspriation that is lacking in the World today.
Thank you, James.J.Braddock
Dale Sheridan - Jaffray, Canada [2011-12-13 21:26:15]
Read the book saw the movie twice always brought tears to my eyes. To quote Jimmy V. "Never give up never give up"
Don Martello - Columbus, North Carolina United States [2011-12-06 15:00:50]
Just when you think you got it bad. Your really dont got it that bad.... Braddock is a true hero to me and all the everyone out there who got a bad break and just need a second chance. Hopefully, ill be able to fight through my situation and be successful like jim.
J. Schmidt - Leonardtown, Maryland United States [2011-12-04 01:09:55]
Just watched "Cinderella Man" and read gobs of websites about Jim Braddock. What a wonderful man and a wonderful story. He gave the people of America the most important gift of all during the Depression and that was HOPE!!!!!! How proud his family must be....God bless you..
Kelly - Jacksonville, Florida United States [2011-11-16 07:32:55]
Dio ti benedica mr Braddock...grazie di tutto
Andrea - Aosta, Italy [2011-11-14 07:34:01]
An absolute true legend. I have been a follower of boxing most of my life and Jimmy's story and how he won the championship was amazing and will never be repeated. we dont see any true great boxers anymore. Jimmy is a LEGEND and his achievments will never be forgotten
Steven Young - Glasgow, United Kingdom [2011-11-12 05:00:57]
Heartbreaking!! Must be Proud to have such a role model!!
Guillermo A Salce - Manati, Puerto Rico [2011-11-09 20:39:14]
I was recently tod by my uncle that my grandfather who came to this country from Croacia worked along side of Jim Braddock on the docks and came to be friends with him. What a special story for me to know that my grandfather who I never met was able to befriend such a wonderful man! It also helped me learn about my own family history!
Sue - Henderson, Colorado United States [2011-11-08 10:11:27]
He is an example for everyone of us
Michael - Milan, Italy [2011-10-29 07:21:03]