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.
Prompted to look at this site after watching the movie.
Apart from his great boxing record. I was so impressed that Jim went on to serve in the military during the war and was particularly interested to read of his family and about Jim's life after boxing.
Thankyou
Pete Buckler
Peter J Buckler - Helensvale, Qld, Australia [2008-11-10 17:33:09]
Wonderful story, wonderful man. Good luck to your family.
Christine Perdew - Warren, Michigan United States [2008-11-10 11:19:20]
One of my childhood neighbors gave me the Cinderella Man dvd to watch, asking me to tell him how I liked it.
Well needless to say I LOVED IT! I had heard of the boxer Jim Bradock, but had never heard of the the "man" Jim Bradock. As impressed as I was with how he handled himself in the ring, I was awe struck by how much his family meant to him. What a TREMENDOUS MAN. He and Mae are the best Role Models that someone could look up to. Mr. Bradock and Joe Gould looked like they were tremendous friends and Joe Gould sounds like he did everything he could to help Jim and his family, the sign of a true humanitarian.
Mr. and Mrs. Bradocks children should be very proud of their Father and Mother.
Also, for Jim and Joe to serve their country at an age when most men wouldn't, just shows the quality of their charactor.
Ron Howard, as ussual, did a fantastic job protraying Jim and Mae in a troubled time in our country.
After viewing this movie, I am proud to call myself an American!
Jerry Klaas - St. Paul, Minnesota United States [2008-11-04 09:29:37]
I am very glad you decided to share this mans history with the world. James Braddock's life will inspire many to never give in, even when life deals a shitty hand. You are so lucky to have this kind of heritage I know you are very proud.
Robin R. Brown - Cordele, Georgia United States [2008-11-02 04:01:49]
i too just viewed the wonderful movie on the life of james j braddock...he was an amazing man...i see why they called him the cinderella man...a loving husband and father and a caring human being...my father was on guam and saipan at the end of the war and said that he heard stories of mr braddock being there and how he gave the men who served with him such hope for the future...he inspired many a young man during the hard times of the depression...he left a great and lasting heritage for his family...and the website his family has kept is just fantastic...thank you for sharing him with the world...
Helen Lee Godfrey - Loveland, Colorado United States [2008-11-02 00:11:57]
James Braddock was a very brave man. My mother and father talked about him and thought highly of him. The movie "Cinderella Man" could only do him justice. Be proud of him.
Catherine Mckenna - Springfield, Missouri United States [2008-11-01 23:05:41]
I just saw the movie for the first time on TV What a wonderful story!! Jim Braddock kept his integrity through out his life. Our nation is once again facing a difficult time. I pray our nation and it's leaders can show the same integrity that Jim did.
Gina - Springfield, Missouri United States [2008-11-01 23:01:25]
He was a family man for sure. A true hero and GENTLEMEN. I'm so glad he is in the Boxing Hall of Fame.
Dan Cray - Ottawa, Canada [2008-11-01 12:34:50]
itīs an absolutely wonderful history! one of the real heroes of all time. THE MAN!!!! THA BEST!
Angel - Bilbao, Spain [2008-11-01 11:42:13]
great time to show the movie,with the present hard times people will be going thru. what a wonderful man and father during the depression. great kids.
Richard Foreman - St.pete, Florida United States [2008-10-31 21:57:28]
A wonderful way to spend a Friday night. A truly inspirational movie of love and determination. What wonderful values and character to pass on. God Bless the Fortunate family to have such an extraordinary role model.
Jennifer Tracey - Apollo Beach, Florida, Florida United States [2008-10-31 21:29:00]
great film. Mr. Braddock in addition to being a great fighter was a great man and a great human being. Certainly part of the greatest generation, reminds me of my Dad. Thank You.
Alan Douglass - Lexington, Kentucky United States [2008-10-28 12:59:43]
Cant describe.What a movie..Russel was at his best ,i think.. a truly inspiring story.
Ajay - Chennai, India [2008-10-28 02:17:34]
Wow. I just saw Cinderella Man and I was blown away. James was such an amazing man, who loved his family so dearly. I was truly touched by this movie, and I am so grateful to now know the story behind the great James Braddock. What an inspiration.
Kelly Schwarz - Detroit, Michigan United States [2008-10-28 01:00:32]
Saw the movie last night, it was excellent as well as the portrayal of James Braddock. What a loving, caring man, for his family. Deeply moving. I know you all are proud of him and his legacy!
Richard D. Perryman - Crestview, Florida United States [2008-10-27 21:51:49]
Just saw the movie on television last week and was very impressed with the depth of character Russel Crowe played.
I wanted to check the web to see if the real man was as he was portrayed accurately. It seems it was, Mr. Braddock was a great man.
Charles Pagels - Kernersville, North Carolina United States [2008-10-27 14:50:21]
I hope the Ron Howard movie was mostly true, because Mr. Braddock was an inspirational man.
Ron - Kansas City, Kansas United States [2008-10-27 14:18:42]
Saw the movie over the weekend and I thought everything about it was awesome! The strength and depth of the man and his family was truly inspiring. The story's stayed with me over the last night or two and I just had to get onto Google to find out a little more about J J Braddock's life to see if the movie exaggerated in any way. I'm delighted to see that it did not; gave a true account of a remarkable man. An Incredible life!
Best regards
Ken
Ken Clarke - Leeds, United Kingdom [2008-10-27 05:43:49]
Excelent wbs site, JJB I think his story is incredible that inspires others.
Victor Garcia - Harlingen, Texas United States [2008-10-27 03:35:08]
AWESOME MOVIE IM TRYING TO FIND OUT IF MY FAMILY IS RELATED
Michael B. Braddock - Wilmington, Delaware United States [2008-10-26 22:17:21]
This movie is an inspiration! It is a sad commentary of our time that it was not the best picture of that year. I am researching Jim Braddock and the mans life is amazing! Thanks for the site guys!!!!
Raphael Dacua - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States [2008-10-26 21:19:38]
After watching Cinderella Man for the second time I was inspired to search for more info on the man who's love of family, work ethics and tenacity spoke for a generation in their time of need. His dedication to family and his amazing wife both teach us lessons in compassion, devotion, and commitment that this country could benefit from today...especially considering the selfish world we live in today.
Keep families together during times of adversity, be grateful for what you have, and don't always look for the easy way out.
The Braddock family should be very proud of their legacy. I hope they know how his humble story has touched the lives of so many generations. God Bless
Steve Lilliott - Fountain Valley, California United States [2008-10-26 02:37:15]
I just saw the movie tonight on television; the scene where Mr. Braddock dreamt of a steak and gave his daughter his breakfast moved me to tears...so too the scene when he gave back his relief money. A proud and inspirational story especially in times like ours. Thank you to Mr. Howard for sharing it with us.
Alexandra - Studio City, California United States [2008-10-26 02:36:30]
SAW THE MOVIE! HAD TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS AWSOME MAN! POWERFULL STORY. TRUELLY MOVED BY THIS MANS HUMBLENSS. VERY RARE IN THESE DAYS. THIS WHAT REAL MEN ARE MADE OF.
Mario - La Habra, California United States [2008-10-26 01:57:19]
Love boxing and this is whats gone from it
Mike - Mazatlan Mexico, Wyoming Mexico [2008-10-26 01:19:30]