James J. Braddock - Guestbook

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I have watched this movie again and again!! A wonderful story. I will definitely ad to my collection of GREAT!! movies.

I recently saw the movie and was fascinated by the story of this man.
A Great Guy! What a life story!

The story of James J. Braddock is fascinating, and so improbable that nobody could possibly make it up. This website and the movie "Cinderella Man" are a good tribute to an extremely tough individual.

wow, i am the biggest sports fan and i have watch almost every sports movie out there. I have to say that James J Braddock movie was the best i have ever seen. I have two kids and i would also have done anything i could to bring home money and "milk". I wish i could shake james hand, it would mean the world to me.

I think that this site is a great idea and great all around. I believe that this site is a great homage to a great man, and there should be more websites honoring other great people of history, who went through their own stuggles. So often the people in our history seem disconnected from events of today, but websites such as this allow us to connect to people from our history and learn from them.

The movie is way better than any of the Rockie movies because it is both more realistic and inspirational.

The movie was great! It showed the high and low points of Braddock's life.
Great Job!

I really didn't know who James J Braddock until i saw the cinderella man . I just started watching it today and i think te movie is really sad. It actually reminds me of the war that happened in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and how some people lived there. I can really connect to this movie because I saw people in this situation when war was going on in my country, and it brings tears to my eyes just watching the movie, but it is a really good movie, anyone who hasn't seen it yet i think should.

James Braddock's is a truly inspirational story. You are doing your grandfather and the boxing community a great service maintaining this website.

hi james, my name is Jordan. Iam a boxing and currently have had 7 bouts all which i have won, including 2 knock-outs. Throughout my time boxing, you are my inspiration. You achieved the most value asset in boxing and i can only praise you for your efforts. I salute you for your courage and determination through the dark age. I admire you for supporting your family through that difficult period. You have inspired me into thinking maybe 1 day i could reach the heights of becoming a great boxer just has you did. I had followed you for sometime and i can assure you i am certainly 1 of your greatest admires. I hope you take time to read my message and can only dream you e-mailed me back. Thankyou James, you are the

Ho conuscito James grazie al Film, ne sono rimasto entusiasta UN GRANDE UOMO, oggi non ci sono piu uomini con un animo cosi nobile. Saluti Dall' Italia

The movie was one of the best I have ever seen. I am proud to carry the Braddock name and heritage. I am looking for Ray Thomas Braddock, who was stationed at Camp LeJuene around 1960. If anyone knows something regarding his whereabouts, please email me, it would be appreciated, there is a medical issue regarding contacting him.

10 May 2007
I have seen Ron Howard movie over 20 times on HBO and have seen it on DVD. Everytime I tear up and get inspired all over again. We've only seen a part in this man's life, I for one would like to see the whole story.

I loved the movie about James Braddock. I have seen it 10 times.Mr.Braddock had a lot of strenght of will. Morals and he knew what responsabily was. A real family man. God Bless and his family.

I grew up and lived in New England for over 35 years.I am an Irish/Scott American.My da ,whom I have an undying respect and admiration for(he raised 11 of us kids and served very honorably in WW ll)talked about listening to fights on the radio when he was growing up.Jimmy Braddock was a name he mentioned very often as an inspiration to all Irish and Scott Americans.This country needs another Jimmy to find itself again and to put the Irish American back into its rightful(and well earned )place amongst boxings elite.There has to be another out there that has the heart and stamina and passion to carry on his legacy.Or did all that pass with Mr Braddock?God bless you James and god be with your family.
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I am from North Bergen, NJ-Braddock's hometown! My whole family is from the area and most remain there today. My grandfather was a boy during the Great Depression and has told me stories about Braddock. He used to shine shoes and often shined those of McCarthy at his hang out in North Bergen, which was a bar on Bergenline Avenue across the street from the park that was named after Braddock. (The name of the bar was Joe & Mary's) The Champ is still a local favorite in and out of the ring. Cinderella Man was great movie about an even better man!!!

I just wanted to say that this movie based on this man's life was thee most touching movie of all time!!!!!!!! God Bless your family Mr.Braddock

Having been born in 1938, I didn't have the chance to see Jim Braddock in person, but my dad and brother did and they considered him a hero. Being Irish, that was nice for me too and I adopted him as one of mine. Cinderella Man was a great movie and a testement to Jim's life. We are all better for him having been in our midst.

i am not a boxing enthusiasist, however, braddock's place in boxing history is remarkable...as well as it should be known by every student of american sports history. thanks for the movie turning me on to this american story. i am just in the beginning of studying braddock's story a little further. it is one of triumph, which most of us all sincerely desire.

I had heard of James Braddock before, but didn't know his story until seeing the movie. He seemed like a really good hardworking guy a real sense of pride. Our society needs more people like him. I love the website too. Good job.

im a 40 year old bass player from n.y.c. and have been counted out more times than i even know about.by myself also!after watching the movie and doing some research on the "bulldog",ive became so inspired to get together and keep it together.thank you james j.braddock. your an inspiration and a hero to this day! thank you sincerly

My father was a great heavyweight contender during the 1950's out of Jersey City and Long Island NY.James Braddock and my dad were great friends for a long time and I have some great pictures of them appearing together at various times.Both men had very similar boxing careers with the exception that Mr Braddock became a champ in the ring.Both men are in the NJ Boxing Hall of Fame.Please go to the NJ Boxing Hall of Fame website for further info on both of these two top notch fighters of the golden era of boxing.

Your Grandfather was an inspiration to many, what a story, he really did something remarkable, god bless you all.

I had never hear of Jimmy J. Braddock until the movie Cinderella Man. Everytime I see this movie, I am reminded of how suddenly you may lose everything and that you need to maintain your morals and principles to survive. Your grandfather is a great inspiration and sets an excellent example for every youth today and in generations to come.

i douth there will be a story like that again .makes me proud to be irish