James J. Braddock - Guestbook

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The world as it is today would welcome someone like James J Braddock warmly. Troubles no matter how big or overwhelming they may seem can be overcome with determination and love. Heroes like James Braddock make the world what it truly is, a wonderful place filled with amazing people and stories.
Long live his memory and let us hope another Braddock is waiting in the wings.

My husband and I watched Cinderella Man this afternoon. What a wonderful movie! His life is so inspiring and sets an example for all of us. Finally a simple , hard working, loyal, decent man is glorified.It seems rare that the guy that takes the high road is even recognized. How refreshing in this era and in the boxing arena too! Kudos to Ron Howard for his choice to make this movie and for illustrating Braddocks life so artfully.

A great movie and a great man !!!

the movie is great !!! James Braddock was a Star !!!

Working class hero!

I watched the movie last night, and was completely moved by this man's life. Sadly he seemed to think that what had happened was due to a stroke of bad luck, and then regain his four leaf clover! Really, it as the love of his wife & three children that gave him the motivation to win him the world championship, which allowed him to recreate a comfortable life for his family. I really hope the movie is as the story goes!!! Because it touched me!!

My father, Ed Towers won the Golden Gloves in Riverside, Ca but stopped boxing after hurting an opponent. He loved this movie and remembers Mr. Braddock as he was a young boy (11-14) during his reign.

P.S.
Shame about the bad portrail of Max Baer though

I love boxing, just watched the movie great

Just saw the movie last night.
I hate boxing, but I loved this movie!
What an american hero!!!!

Greatest movie ever.

Just saw the movie last night....WOW!!

The movie was great, It really put perspective on life during the Depression. Crowe played it great. Wow, Max Baer was a dickhead.

The storyline in the film was quite poignant and in many ways similiar on a much lesser scale to the hardships of the Irish famine and English oppression, that in retrospect led to many irish emigrants like the Braddocks making the journey to the land of freedom and hope. Im sure Jim was proud of his roots.

In a world in need of heroes, Braddock displays the courage, devotion to family, and drive that everyone can learn from. I can draw from this inspiration as I embark on my journey into starting my own business - as I aspire to live my dream and set up my family for years to come. Great stuff Braddock family!

I think James J. Braddock is an inspirational man, who overcame such hardship to show that the heart and soul of an individual can overcome any adversity that is thrown at you as long as you have the belief and the will to never quit and succeed. I honor you my friend, I never knew you, but I can say I can call you my friend and inspiration for life. I Thank you.

Ric, Toronto

Having watched the movie I wanted to learn more, hence came to the Web site. To anyone that enters the site, take the time to read what people have said. NB There are truly more good people than bad, its just that we are the silent majority.

Mr. Braddock is a champ in and out of the ring. He is truly someone to look up to and demonstrates how the heart of man is his strongest muscle.

If the movie is true to form, Mr. James J. Braddock is one hell of a husband, father, and human being.

May he rest in peace.

first heard of james braddock thru my high school teacher john reed who talked about the championship fight many times in class in the 60s at scott high school north braddock pa always felt a connection because of the name of our town saw the movie it was great

My wife and I just finished watching the movie.
My father who passed away ten years ago was a depression child , and a big fight fan.
I can remember as boy him talking about Joe Louis and Jersey Joe Woolcoct. I do remember too him menitoning Mr Braddock. As the last great " white hope ".
He really admired Joe Louis but told me of the fight with Mr. Braddock and what a BOUT it was.
His life's story ( Mr. Braddock's ) not only was an inspiration to thousands or more back in those bleak days of the depression , but too to folks like us that have had parents that live through those times and to see what Mr Braddock did for his fellow countrymen.
To his surviving family, I say thank you for allowing his story to be told and for giving us now a reminder of what your father , and my father along with many other men trying to care for their family's went through.
Bless You
James Harmon

What a wonderful story! Honestly, one of the best films.

Watch the move , excellent!

I was watching the movie "Cinderella Man" with my girlfriend and we were astounded by a great story and we think it is incredible how James worked his way up while everything was braking him and his family down. He must have been a great man.

I just had the great pleasure of seeing Cinderella Man - the movie. What a story! James j. Braddock's integrity to himself, his famliy and all those that he associated with was truly remarkable. He was indeed a hero for all. I hope his story is told for many, many generations to come!