James J. Braddock - Guestbook

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We just watched this movie in school to show how hard the 1920s were. not only did it do a good job with that, but it showed how courageous and strong a person can be. It really inspired me.

I just finished watching The Cinderella Man for the 5th Time. As we move into a new year, this movie reminds always gives me hope. Hope for the human spirit, hope for my children, hope that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

Thank you Ron Howard for producing such a wonderful movie and for capturing the spirit of James Braddock and his wife, Mae.

I just finished watching "Cinderella Man". Wow...what an amazing person James Braddock was. I'm inspired by his adversity and character to not only do his best, but what was right.

I recently saw the movie made of his life and it touched my soul.

What a wonderful human being he must have been.

I'm not writing to introduce myself as a long lost cousin, or anything... I just read in The Irish Edition, February 2006 issue, of the passing of Howard Braddock, who was the last living child of Jim Braddock, Cinderella Man.

As a first generation Irish-American, and wife of an avid boxing fan, I write only to say that I found your website after reading of Howard's death.

Be justly proud of your heritage. I'd love to know more about Mae and Jim Braddock... not just about the boxing career.

I'd like to read each of you, the children of the children depicted in the movie: Jay, Howard, and Rosemarie.

My condolences on the passing of Howard. I love the website. And will come back to it often.

Thank you and my good wishes for 2007. May each of you live an interesting life.
Liz M.

james j braddock was an inspiration to us all and he will never be forgotten.
I have been following boxing for 40years and his achievement of beating Max Baer was a triumph of the spirit. The man was a legend in the world of boxing.
Regards
Philip Miles 31/12/2006

I grew up in West New York, Guttenberg And North Bergen. I spent a great deal of my childhood playing in Hudson County Park ( didn't they rename it James J. Braddock Park?). I'm truely sorry that until the movie came out I really didn't know any thing about the Cinderella Man. I think more people should know about the towns they live in and the great Americans who lived there before them.

I could spend hours writting my thoughts about this great person and his amazing story to being Heavy Weight Champion of the World. But I won't bore you, so this is how I sum up James J Braddock, he was an 'amazing unique person'. I have not read a book since i was 10, and now at the age of 22, the story of James J Braddock made me go into my local Library to find out more about him. Mr Braddock, you have had a real affect on my life, Rest In Peace.

What a film but more importantly what a great story of man i have never heard of to my shame. To fight over 100 fights to food on the table and fend for his family. This man was a true legend and a great champion in more ways than one.

After watching Cinderella Man, I am in awe of this great man, James Braddock. His courage and his determination to do his best for his family is still as inspirational today. Although I have never heard about this great man before seeing the film, his memory will always remain with me as one of God's finest creation on Earth.

After seeing the movie "Cinderella Man" I was surprised that James J. Braddock was not someone I had heard of, especially since I am of Irish descent, somewhat of a boxing fan (used to be moreso) and have heard SO many stories of "human triumph" that my attention span for such has become weakened by the sheer volume of words. The Braddock story is at least equal to if not greater than any inspirational story I have ever heard. It is important for this and later generations to understand what life was for James and Mae Braddock and millions of others during the years after 1929. Thanks for the website.

Like James J. Braddock, I am proud to be an Irish-American.
If people in this world had just 1/16 the amount of integrity as this man did, we would all be in a better place.
Take care

What can one say about such a great man, back when men were men. The movie was great and reminded myself of my father. To be down in the dumps and fight your way back and give his family the love and a good life as he did. God bless Jim & his family. He is a true American Icon.
Thanks for the memory's,
Todd Masca

I just watched the movie and James, his wife, and his children are by far the most inspirational. Even now I feel like he did it for us and he still lives on in our everyday fight to be better people. God Bless You James Our CINDERELLA MAN !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Finally took the time to watch "Cinderella Man" tonight.

A great film that tells a wonderful story about a good man.

Braddock lives!

i just watched Cinderella Man. i thought it was great ive seen all the Rocky movies besides the new one but by far Cinderella Man was much better then any of them. he was an insperation for people during the depression.

I just saw Cinderella Man Christmas day with my husband of 15 years. We have been throuh rough times like many people have. Both me and my husand were so inspired over the determination Mr. Braddack had in him. He did not let anyone stop him from his dream, nor would he ever let his family down. This movie really thought my husband and me what it is to have determination and heart to succed for for family. I love the legend of the Bulldog Braddock.

Ola, tenho 21 anos e sou fã de Cinderella Man, queria agradecer a todos aqueles que tornaram possivel o filme acerca da vida dele, confesso que chorei quando vi o filme. Para mim ira ser sempre o melhor filme da minha vida... eu relembro neste filme todos aqueles que por um motivo qualquer enfraquecem na vida, mas depois apesar das dificuldades eles conseguem dar a volta por cima, eu adoro box, fiquei ainda mais apaixonado por esta modalidade quando vi a forma como ele lutava, e espantoso, ate sempre Cinderella...

Just watched Cindarella Man Christmas night... what a blessing and inspiration!! I plan to tell everyone about this great movie and look forward to watching is over and over. Couldn't wait to do a web search and find out more about the Cindarella Man!!

Just watched this wonderful movie! Coming from a family of Irishman boxers, my grandfather would tell us stories of how he knew this man "Mr. Braddock" that he saw fight in NJ. My grandfather also chose boxing during the depression to put food on the table to feed 4 boys and a wife. He also was a coal, ice and milk man in South Philadelphia, PA. Tough as nails but the legends he spoke of always stuck in my mind. He was a great story teller and enjoyed boxing. When I saw the movie, I placed my grandfather in Jim's shoes from the stories I heard . Thanks for the memories!!!!
Joelle Penwell
Pittsgrove, NJ

I sincerely believe that is the greatest movie I have ever seen in my life.I sincerely believe that it will become one of the greatest classics od all time.i have seen a lot of history on Mr Braddock he Was An Ameican Hero.I to am a retired Union Electrician as he was a good union man an his family,were associated with our friends.I to had to fight the same fight but not nder the same conditions,to better myelf an my family,an it worked out okJjim did it with his fists an heart felt determination.I worked my way to the Unon with education an work.The movie remiinds me of everything I felt as I was trying to improve my life an my familys life.The fighter,Jim Braddock has touched my life in so many aspects to numerous to mention.The list could go on an on.THank you Jim an Family an the movie makie .
Sincerely
Martin J Campbell

I watch the movie about james and love in it more every time i see it, It shows the true grit of the man who loves his family and it shows how great this country is, I just hope that people are not losing site of how great this country is and not thinking that they are owed something from there country for just living here. Hard work pays off and jim proved it. he was a very great man and the family should be 110% proud of him

Just saw Cinderella Man for the first time. What a magnificent and inspirational movie. I had to hop online to learn more about James Braddock and was happy to find this Website. Keep up the good work.

it was a honor to watch the movie about jim.it was a heart felt moment to me.it was a lift of hope and as he said we live in a great country i truly believe that.i wish i could have been around then to see it.your father was a great man.

Watched the moved Christmas Day. It was wonderful. Gives a new meaning to hope.