James J. Braddock - Guestbook

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I just got done watching Cinderalla Man. I thought it was a great movie. I even cried and not a lot of movies make me cry. I just hope James J. Braddock's family is proud of him because he was a wonderful man and still is. He defently inspires me!!!

cinderella man,was a great movie,and I too could relate to this story,though i am not a boxer.I went through a very similiar difficult time with my family in the early 80's when layoffs were rampant and familys were struggling to hold on to their homes and stay together.I was layed off eventually in 87' and forced to travel for work to feed my wife and children.I am part Irish and Italion there is not much we wont do to fight to save our familys and insure theyre well being.Eventually times got better in the90's and we were able to all be back together,but at my darkest moments I remember waking up on those cold rainy mornings before work,and feeling like a fighter who was knocked down but had to get up to fight for the survival and love of my wife and kids, ironically my tool partner at work was a boxer from the 40;s an older man nearing retirement who would always have kind words of inspiration for me when I told him of my woes he could always counter it with a pep talk and help me spiritually,so I say to that gracious man Gordan,thank you and you guessed it he was Irish also.

Tonight, as the movie ended and the credits rolled I read that Jimmy had served honorably in WWII. My immediate thought was "of course he did, he was an honorable man".

I just watched the movie last night. You must be very proud, Mr. Braddock was such an inspiration and and truly an American hero. We need to have more like him - and what a beautiful family.

Thank you for sharing your story.

Best Wishes,
Karen

a great movie and even better story

got to be the best boxing movie I've ever seen

Wow, I had known some of Jim's history as a boxing fan, but after seeing the recent movie, Cinderella Man, I feel as though I got a real feel for the man and his personal challenges. I asked some elderly uncles about their recollections of Jim in the 20's and 30's. They were avid boxing fans then, were poor, hard-working, and very big fans of his. One of my uncles said that many boxing fans of the day would follow boxers who were of their heritage and nationality. However, Jim seemed to transcend ethnic pride. Both of the uncles are of Italian heritage, and both said they were fans of Jims' because he seemed to represent them; poor, hardworking and somewhat victims of a many times harsh and unfeeling capitalistic system. Despite their advanced age, my uncles have clear and fond memories of many of Jim's fights and career. Thanks!

What a great American Hero. Where have men Like Jim Braddock gone? There still out there!

Cinderella Man was a great movie and Mr. Braddock's family must feel proud and honored. Thanks for sharing your story.

We rented this movie last night, I have watched it 4 times now. I think it is great and you should be extreemly proud of this man.

The most inspiring story ever .A whole new look into a mans life in crises.The strength he derives from a supporting wife and dependant children.His pride ,helplessness in circumstances that he cant even control.HEART POUNDING..................BEAUTIFUL.

This is not a great movie, but a great story!!! For anyone who has been down and out, the story of James J. Braddock gives hope and inspiration. In a time when much of our country lives from paycheck to paycheck, and a second depression looms over our heads everyday, CINDERELLA MAN is a beacon of light. James J will forever be my hero!!! Thank you so much for this site.

Chuck A

brave man!real story!good movie!

Every person that has had to work for anything in their lives should look at this man as a god. He is a true american in every sense of the word. He is an american hero.

My husband and I watched the movie last night. What a wonderful man!! I hope when I have children I can raise them with half the morals, drive and guts this man had. I was born and raised in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn and will never cross the Verranzano and not be inspired by James J. Braddock!! Thank You!

Being of Irish ancestary and seeing Cinderella Man, I am humbled. We could use a million more men of James J. Braddocks character. Be Blessed

James J. Braddock is truely an American hero - an inspiration. Thanks for creating this internet legacy to his memory. I'm sure he would be proud.

I just finished watching "Cinderella Man".

Mr. Braddock was a wonderful man--the quintessential family man.

I'm sure you are deeply proud of him and rightfully so.

Best wishes.

again i write to the world/whomever is listening.....to be apart of a world filled with devestation and to recognize this was our world. to see/know of a man with such dedication to LIFE...is not someting you see often these days. Me having such great feelings toward life itself, can only wish poeple sooner then later will submit to this kind of love and dedication....if not....were does it end....hopefully better than where than its heading. Again with nothing but love,

Shanna

I just want to say this story has touched my heart. If only people were so courageouse these days, maybe the world would not be where it is today. To his Family and Friends, to be apart of something so courageous and great..... i admire all of you, and wish i could have been around during this time. To all of you (and the world),,,God bless, and I pray we can all find our own Jim Braddock within ourselve. With only my love and respect,

yours truely,

Shanna Marie Morgan

Greatest inspirational fighter ever!! He would have gone even farther in modern times--more training and more wins!!!!! Go "BULLDOG" memories forever!!!

Your family is a great example of what courage is. You have to be proud of it and keep the memory of this great man alive.

Just watch cinderella man Best fight movie since body and soul

Now I know how Mickey Walker got the name toy bulldog what a pair those two irish men most have made to bad we can not bring back the thirties. I have a new hero to go with Dempsey, Walker it is James J Braddock. My Dad Teddy Hayes was in the corner for many of those twenties and thikrties fights. later

in these days of self fulfilment it was truly wonderful to see the story of such a great family man it showed just what honourable values can achieve and it is great to be able to share this story with my kids by way of the movie which is rare these days thanks to james te tird for a great site

Just watched the movie and loved every minute of it. He was a remarkable man, husband, and father.

P.S. Al Hostak won the world middleweight championship title I believe in 1938-39.