James J. Braddock - Guestbook

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My wife and I saw the movie last night. For some who do not like movies about boxing, I will tell them that it isnt about boxing, so much as it is about a man who was a boxer. It is a movie about struggles and winning and overcoming all that life can throw at you. It is a fabulous film, so I had to check out any website about this American hero.

I saw the movie Cindarella Man and had previously not known anything about James Braddock. The movie was awesome, I think it was one of the best movies I have ever seen! The movie itself made you feel like you were in every moment with him and his family. It was a terrific story of his life and it made me curious to find out more about him so I took the time to visit this website and it's just interesting to go back in time and it just makes you wonder what times were like back then. So neat!

It really is a shame that the world cannot learn from the values that a man like James Bradock showed us. To do the right thing & never give up if it's the right thing to do.

I had the pleasure of seeing Cinderella Man last night with my fiancee. We were both drained emotionally at the conclusion of this great period movie about a lost art, a good man and a time in American history we all seemed to have forgotten.

The depression era dipicted in this movie is such as I have never witnessed. It made it feel real and poignant. The fight scenes had us jumping out of our seats.

Values, family, strength, opportunityand good ole fashioned Americanism. WOW. A movie everyone should see. Thanks!

My wife and I went to see "Cinderella Man" yesterday with my childhood friend and his wife. Because my friend's dad was a Boston longshoreman many years ago and showed courage like James J. Braddock we certainly identified with the theme of the movie. We cried and cheered for the underdog the entire time.
The movie is great for many reasons the best reason being it teaches one and all to never quit and that courage counts!
Three cheers for a working class hero!

What a wonderful, inspirational story to be told! Mr. Braddock showed his love for his family through his hard work, honesty and integrity and taught us that if you want something badly enough you can achieve anything. This movie is entertaining but as importantly, teaches us many great lessons to live by in our own lives.

What a wonderful, inspirational story to be told! Mr. Braddock showed his love for his family through his hard work, honesty and integrity and taught us that if you want something badly enough you can achieve anything. This movie is entertaining but as important, teaches us many so many great lessons to live by in our own lives.

My husband and I went to see the movie, I think this is one of the best fight movies ever. I never new of this fighter, but I am glad I do now. I think this movie should win an academy award. But most of all this movie makes people who are down and out see that things can change and James Braddock did it. I don't think because of luck but with his determination and great love for his family and to keep them safe he did what had to be done. He did it with honesty and loyalty and pride. Thank you for a wonderful night of entertainment and a great feeling that left you hope , happines, and and tears of joy. And last it was great to see another great true American Story.

Finally, someone representing the working-class of America and a messenger of hope to tens of thousands of people. His story is that of very few professional athletes...personal integrity and gentlemenly virtue. I was inspired!

I went to the movie because I respect the starring actors' work--not because of Jimmy. I left loving Jimmy and Mae and forgetting all about my favorite actors. I was overawed with Jim's and Mae's loving passion and courage and their undying determination to make not only their own world right and whole again, but also that world called The United States.This was not a boxing move. It was a love story of the purest, deepest kind. I don't know when I have felt more deeply moved;our whole audience leaped from its seat as one and cheered with tears streaming.

Braddock's story is an inspiration for all mankind! Determination "knocked out" his struggle, giving hope to his family and many more...

I think that this website is outstanding, we need more information site out there on great people like JJ Braddock. My father and grandfather used to talk about him all the time. I watched the movie they did a pretty good job on it. Looking forward to any updates that yous guys add to this page. Again this is great and I know that you are proud of your grandfather.

Best damned boxing movie ever made. The movie makers did a great job, but the Braddock family did all the work. What a story. No doubt the good Lord shined on James J. Braddock after he tested his metel. Another damn fine Irishman!!!

Best damned boxing movie ever made. The movie makers did a great job, but the Braddock family did all the work. What a story. No doubt the God Lord shined on James J. Braddock after he tested his metel. Another damn fine Irishman!!!

I just went to see this movie tonight, and i can't believe how moved i was. I don't care for boxing and i never even heard of this guy. I was so into the movie that i wanted to know more about him. I cried the whole time! It was the best movie i've seen in a long time.

Now, this is a great story and extremely well told in Cinderella Man, the movie....prompted me to hit the web immediately after seeing it.....A feel good movie about a good person....It's said (Warren Buffett) that one should find 2 things about people you respect and emulate them...well, Mr. Braddock had more than 2 things in one person alone...
Thank you for the site

Took my wife to see the movie yesterday. I've been a fan all my 72yrs, my wife is a new fan of cinderella man. What a super great guy he seemed to be. I wish I could have known him. He won our hearts

The Cinderella Man movie so moved me that I had a hankering to know more about the J.J. Braddock & his family. Thank you for sharing!

Great movie and story, and I dont really even like boxing. This mans story is amazing and was proudly told.

My wife and I watched the movie this evening and it was great. The story was emotional and really showed how much courage and determination that James Braddock had. He was a great boxer but better yet he was a great father and hero to many.

I am not a boxing fan but I went to see the movie, Cinderella Man. I loved the movie...It wasn't just about a man who boxed but it told a lot about family values.... I wanted to know more about this man so I typed his name in "Search" and found this web site. I looked at all the photos..Thank you for sharing all the information about him.

Went to see this movie tonight. It was most inspirational and ,frankly, quite soul stirring. Being a boxing fan, I had heard quite a bit about your grandfather, but there was so much more to the man than boxing. Kudos to you for an outstanding and informative website.

Like so many others that have posted I saw the movie and had to come online to see4 more about James Braddock. Thank you to his family for this wonderful web site. I was so pleased to see that the movie portrayed Mr. Braddock so closely to how he is portrayed on this web site. Thank you for sharing his life with me.

"Cinderella Man", the story of Mr. Braddock, was an inspiration. It was certainly one of the best movies/stories I have seen in a long time. My late father would have been touched by this movie (he was a product of the Great Depression). I hope more people learn about Mr. Braddock.

My husband and I watched the movie tonight and it was truly an inspirational and touching story to see. As an educator I feel we should make sure that our children watch this movie to understand were Americans came from and how we made this country. It also shows how important values and morals were at that time. Eventhough those were tough times people respected one another and struggled together. We valued our country and our families. James Braddock was all that and more. I enjoyed it so much I would not mind watching this movie ten times more ...that's how GREAT it was!