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Today I saw this wonderful movie -"The Cinderella Man".What a great movie it is..and what makes it even better is it is a true story.Thankyou for all that inspiration James Braddock wherever you are.You are a legend.

What a wonderful man!

I am from Alberta Canada,
I have always loved boxing I don't know why, since in my Country It is Hockey. I watched a film clip of James Braddock. Damn the man was good!!!!! Never seen such stamina.
Proud we are their children.

Someone told me to watch this movie because I love movies based on true events. An inspiring movie! The man had the character, class and integrity of which most only dream. What a devoted and loving wife too. Thanks for sharing his life with us. The world could use a lot more people like him. You must be a very proud family. Awesome!

James J...you ARE a big inspiation to all. My mother was of Irish decent and was raised very poor. She was born in 1922 and passed of cancer when I was 16, July of 1980. She identified with Braddock...

I watched Cinderella man tonight for the first time, it was such a moving film I had to read about this incredible man. James is truly an Inspiration to others. His family must be very proud of him.

My mom was born in 1930 in NY. She was the daughter of Irish Immigrants. My mom and I watched Cinderella Man last night yet again and it is still just as wonderful as the first time! My Mom told me that she remembers listening to to the fights on the radio with her father as a little girl. She said Jimmy Braddock was a hero to all the Irish immigrants. He was a household name. She is 77 now and says every time she watches it she remembers those hard but wonderful times and how great a man he truly was! Thank you for giving my Mom those memories.

THE GREATEST MOVIE EVER! I LOVED IT

Grande uomo,grande storia

To my Aunt Elsie Braddock,
Your passing this week has left a Huge void in The Braddock Family...Your Love of Life has touched many people...You have reached the Gates of Heaven & have been Reunited with your Husband, Howard Braddock of 52 years.....I have been Lucky & Blessed to have had you as my Aunt....I hope to see you again...
Your Nephew,
Pete Da Prato
Northfield, NJ
Formerly of Cliffside Park, NJ

It's rare that I go on line to read about a character from a movie, but the Cinderella man film I watched last night was superb and I just had to read about the man rather than trust the 'film myth'. Superb acting, directing and production no doubt made the story even more heartwarming, but what a superb gentleman the real Bulldog must have been, ..and his family too. Wonderful to know that such true Champions of Life have been amongst us.

What a story. Superb film and an amazing gentleman. My wife does not like boxing, but realises what JJB did for the sport and most importantly, his family.

watched the film must say what a great guy ...he is my hero .

Also just seen the film for the first time - what a legend! Jim was/is a real credit to boxing, his country and his family. Keep up the good work with the website.

unreal..

Just goes to show that you can be a gentleman & be a world class boxer. Did they break the mould after Braddock & Louis? Both men were a credit to their sport.

A great film that showed an extraordinary man, I hope it was a realistic portrayal.

Lovely film - great story - great boxer and man...Up The Irish!

Legend

I have just watched the film, and words cannot describe for me what a wonderful man he was. It must have been such an honour and a privilege to have known him.
What a wonderful human being, father, husband, son etc, and what hope and inspiration he gave to people in those dark times.
His descendants must be so proud.

Saw the film Cinderella Man for the first time and loved it. I wonder what a man like Jim could have achieved in a different era, or did the hardships he faced make him the fighter he was. Loved the portrayal of his life, what a great guy he was, as well as his family. Found it sad though to find out that little Rosemarie died before her brothers...Good luck to James III and all future Braddock's.

have just watched Cinderella Man what a great film, what a great man you must be so proud.

As a jersey girl, living in UK, I only just saw the film, Cinderella Man. It is a lovely tribute to your mom and dad, and your family. Also know loads of people in 825. God bless.

What a great film - definitely the second greatest boxing film of all time. Remarkable man whos loyalty, integrity and sheer tenacity make him one of the 20th centuries iconic working class heroes.

i just saw the film. very interesting. Braddock must have been an inspiring man. We need more like him...