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As someone of 100% Irish descent I admire a man like Mr. Braddock. Jim Braddock is a man in every sense of the word. And he had a heart, not just full of love and respect for family and fellow man, but "heart" that showed his honor and courage, to be able to reach deep inside himself and never give up! I wish I could have known him as I've never met any men of his calibre around here. I thank his family for allowing us these glimpses into the life of a great Irish man!

Debbie Kane - Erie, Pennsylvania United States
2010-03-09 20:05:54

I believe my grandfather, James Morris, fought Jimmy Braddock when they were kids. The name 'Jimmy Morris' is in the index of the Cinderella Man book. My grand-aunt used to say that my grandfather had boxed a champ. My grandfather won the Golden Gloves in 1929 but I don't think he ever boxed professionally. He became a New York City cop like so many Irish men in the early 1900's. Loved the book and movie. Wish there were more people like Jimmy Braddock in the world.

Jo-ann Morris - Wading River, New York United States
2010-03-07 08:58:50

I just wanted to pay my respect to the man, the family, and to the person responsible for this website.. Jim Braddock is, in my mind, the icon who everyone should look for when living their life! I say this because he put his family first, then everyone else.. well second. Say what you will about the movie "cindarella man".. I say Jim Braddock is a name NEVER to be forgotten! This man is a true inspiration to the way one should live their life: Just, hard, & loving!

Chris - Oslo, Norway
2010-03-06 20:00:33

Braddock had the true warrior spirit and will always be a hero of mine

Will Finnegan - Birmingham, United Kingdom
2010-03-06 10:06:24

am shocked beyond words, JJB's story is so inspiring...His love for family and community led him to the apogee of his career...

Rafiu B - Laurel, Maryland United States
2010-02-28 03:01:54

Cinderella Man is an outstanding film about an outstanding man and his inspiring story. He embodies the spirit of American resilience and courage during the Great Depression. His success in boxing is only surpassed by his success as a husband and a father.

Jacob Clifford - Thousand Oaks, California United States
2010-02-25 17:42:14

My son insisted the last two weeks we should rent the movie because he had been watching it in Junior High Social Studies. So we watched it last night & he was right, it was very good!! I'm so glad he wanted me to watch it with him again. He wants to buy the movie now. Heartwarming story about family, love, courage & inspiration.

Peggy Wilson - Rolla, Missouri United States
2010-02-24 16:33:01

Wow. I am doing a project on the film, Cinderella Man, and I have been looking over this site for about an hour and a half already. Braddock was truly an inspirational individual.

Kelsey S. - Atlanta, Georgia United States
2010-02-24 12:05:20

This movie impressed me more by ambition and his love for his family and fight for a better life.

Adrian Surducan - Loma Linda, California United States
2010-02-23 03:46:28

WOW! What a guy! What a movie! He is an inspiration to us all!

Kayleen Smith - Neosho, Missouri United States
2010-02-16 00:23:57

good movie

Cristoiu Cristian - Bucuresti, Romania
2010-02-13 20:04:59

Great movie. I think any hard working American man with a family can relate to this movie. The two scenes that stuck out to me were The one where he comes home to just his wife because they were struggling to feed their kids, in Which they went to stay with his in-laws. also the scene where he goes back and pays the government back was very humbeling. We need more James Braddocks in this world. Honest, Hardworking,loyal,And appreciative people, that know no limits to take care of their family and to serve their country. Thats a measure of a man in my eyes. Awsome story!

Justin Assisi - Bridgewater, New York United States
2010-02-11 14:23:29

I was there. I watched the fight. it was a once in a lifetime fight.

Manny Pavoir - New York, New York United States
2010-02-11 10:41:59

Wonderful film, wonderful individual, wonderful family man. Inspiration to us all. Not many like him.

Kevin Heafey - Perth. Scotand., United Kingdom
2010-02-10 10:00:57

I have watched Cinderella Man several times. I always discover something new and I always find myself overwhelmed and crying at the end. What a wonderful portrayl of a family. Thank you for sharing a piece of your families history with us all.

Ursula Riggleman - Savannah, Georgia United States
2010-02-06 17:01:13

hi. im a 14 yr old girl from a small town in ohio, and i recently watched the movie cinderella man. and im amazeed by james j braddock he is my inspiration in life. im currently writing a story about him.

Cassy Mcgraw - Uhrichsville, Ohio United States
2010-02-02 16:13:40

Truly beautiful and inspiring! Thank you to the family and to Ron Howard.. I still have tears running down my face. I will always hold this as a treasure..

Louise Mocerino - Pearl River, New York United States
2010-01-31 17:00:54

I saw the movie in 2005 when it came out...its one of my favorites, an amazing story of an amazing man.

Lauren M - Kingston, Jamaica
2010-01-29 11:46:43

I am a Pilipino and I love watching movies! But not all movies inspired me...This Cinderella Man movie truely touches my heart..Full of love...and an attitude of not lettting go no matter what..2 thumbs up!

Raymond Marcelino - Buraidah, Saudi Arabia
2010-01-29 04:23:19

Wonderful web site; I never met James Braddock, but did have the oppurtunity to meet Floyd Patterson when I was a child in Rockville Centre NY. Braddock and Patterson seem to be two "gentlemen" of boxing.

John Diercks - Indianapolis, Indiana United States
2010-01-27 13:55:17

I have been inspired by the story of Jim Braddock each time Ive watched the movie. My great great grandfather came over on a boat from Ireland and ultimately family moved west from New york. This is truly an inspiring story considering the times in which we live.

Grant W Goode - Conway, Arkansas United States
2010-01-27 00:58:49

Mr. Braddocks life story truly has inspired me. I have gone back to Nursing school to be an RN, when I get discouraged about anything in life, I watch the movie again to be inspired. I wish I could have met him. Ron Howard did an excellent job of Directing this movie, I feel it is his best work ever! I also felt that Renee and Russell Crowe were supurb in the movie, I love both of these actors! To the Braddock Family, thank you for allowing me to hear the story of truly a wonderful man, he is an inspiration to us all! Pamela

Pamela Gallagher - Lake Ann, Michigan United States
2010-01-18 16:21:44

With great admiration and respect for Jim, the Champion. His life is an inspiration for all of us.

Helena Roberts - Salinas, California United States
2010-01-17 23:39:05

I just want to say THANKS to families of JJB and movie narration of Cinderella Man that that inspired me substantiately to be a man for his wife, family and profession!
God bless
K.C.
Singapore

Kc - Singapore, Singapore
2010-01-17 04:11:09

my husband and I just watched Cinderella Man and became totally curious about the real JJB. So here we are at his website! What an example of "never give up". We wish we could step back in time and been around to have met him! Tremendous and loving family man and husband as well!

Kathie & Tom - Millen, Georgia United States
2010-01-17 01:25:35