James J. Braddock - Guestbook

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I thought "Cinderella Man" was a great movie about a very good man. My only concern about the movie is that Max Baer was made out to be a evil man, which in real life he was a very good man also. If Ron Howard hasnt done so yet, he should apologize to the Baer family.

Thank you for sharing the details of an incredibly inspiring story! This is a story of inspiration that I will definitely share with my students.

His life story was very inspiring. I always have been for the underdog.
He was great example of his faith in GOD and love for his wife and family.
He like other great peolple of history overcame many adversities and still prevailed. when ever I face hurdles in my life I think of these people and it helps me to get through the hard times. Thank you for sharing his life story to be anb inspiration to us all,

I just finished watching Cinderalla Man. Not only is Jimmy a wonderful man with a wonderful family but he is a true inspiration.

God Bless.

i grew up in jersey my entire life and followed boxing since i was young. i love jersey just about as much as i love boxing and im enthused to learn about james braddock. i had never heard about him until the movie cinderalla man and it is truly inspiring. god bless you jim and your family, your an inspiration to us all.

i'm proud of your grandfather he gave hope in times this country needed most. i thank you for cherring his story with us.

Great story, great movie. He is an inspiration to the underdog! thanks for sharing it with the world.

Outstanding history of an incredible man. I was inspired not only by the movie but by this website!

Very inspiring story, enjoyed the movie emensely

Just saw the movie,
IT WAS GREAT!!!

What an inspiring and inspirational life of this American hero! My Grandfather was a great fight enthusiast and as a young girl he discussed this subject with me . I was so fascinated!James J. Braddock's life story as depicted in "Cinderella Man" will continue to be my all time favorite.His wife is commended for her spirit, love and support...one could only imagine how difficult it was for her yet she stood true, believed in him.Thank you for sharing this site!

Great movie and great web site and messages. Stil inspiring after all this time.

My Dad, God rest is soul, was a young teen back in the Great Depression. Being a fan of boxing in those day's and through his life, used to talk of Jim Braddock as being his favorate fighter when we would watch fights together. He very much admired him. I know he would have apperciated the movie. I know I have and I now apperciate my Dad's stories of Jam Braddock even more. Thanks for sharing your family's story, and in turn bring back some found memmories of my Dad too.
John C. Gallagher

Thank you so much for sharing your family's life with the world. No story, except those of my grandparents who also struggled through the depression, has inspired and touched my heart so much. I wish our generation could have half as much spirit and unconditional love for each other. Just to appreciate life and have the drive to make the best of it. James Braddock is truly an American hero! Thank you!!!

I WANTED TO SAY THAT SEEING THE FILM CINDERELLA MAN OVER 10 TIMES MADE ME APPRECIATE ALL THAT I HAVE, AND WHAT REAL STRUGGLING IS ALL ABOUT. THE INSPIRATION THAT IT HAS GIVEN ME WHEN I LOOK AT MY DAUGHTER. IT HAS BEGUN TO MAKE ME A DIFFERENT PERSON INSIDE AND GIVES ME THIS DRIVE TO CONTINUE TO PAVE MY IN THIS WORLD. THANKS FOR THE GIFT

I've seen the movie about 10 times already and never get tired of the story! What an inspiration. Thank you for sharing his life and his family's life with the world. I hope to read any books that were written about him!!!

My father, Dr Alfred B Amler, of White Plains New York, spoke often about the great fights of the 1930s including James Braddock. My father also served in WWII including flying medical evacuation from Saipan. My mother's family, the Handleman's of West Caldwell NJ often spoke about the great Jimmy Braddock. The movie Cinderalla Man certainly brought all these family memories back to me and I am proud to have learned more about James Braddock and his wonderful family through both this website and and of course the great movie. Best wishes. Art Amler- Yorktown Heights NY

I received the DVD movie for XMAS this year and never really knew what the movie was about.I saw it this past week (acutally the last hour) and watched it over on HBO .I was so moved with the character of JJ and his sense of pride and gracious mannnerisms .The movie blessed me about this portrayl of his life (better than Rocky) tha tI had to ggogle him and this great site. When I saw his DOB (June 7) same as mine , it sent chills down my spine.Thank You so much for this site I will continue to explore more the life of this great man....

While it's great that many people wrote in after seeing the movie, I was always a fan of Jimmy Braddock. As young as I am, I am only 28, I have watched boxing for many years. Mr. Braddock was an amazing man and the sacrifices he made for his family only make him more amazing. Thanks for having such a wonderful site regconizing him.

As a kid I remember my father (James) saying that he was named after a popular boxer who fought the day before he was born. My grandfather was an avid boxing fan listening all the time on his radio. He had planned on naming my dad after the winner of the Braddock/Louis fight in 1937. After the loss to Louis he changed his mind and still named him after James Braddock. Watching Cinderella Man was an awesome movie that reminded me of something said as a kid and can now fully appreciate as an adult.

Hey, I Just Watched the movie and its incredible. i was soo interested in the story that I searched it up on Yahoo.
I am so amazed. God Bless.

I am an avid reader. I love movies and I am a passionate sports fan. I was greatly affected by "Cinderella Man" and the story of James Braddock. Thanks for sharing your father, family, and story with the general public like me.

The life of James J. Braddock was truely an inspirational story. He was a proud, determined man with strong family values. I truely enjoyed this site.

wonderdul story about a man and family with tremendous courage. very uplifting story.

I finallu saw "Cinderella Man" the movie, and was very moved by the story of James J. Braddock It's easy to understand why he became a symbol to so many people who were suffering through the Great Depression.
An outstanding man, husband and father, and a "Champion", in every sense of the word