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Jay, How are you? I'm so glad you have this website, and so glad your grandfather received the recognition he deserved. I can remember you talking about him when we were kids!!! I saw the movie quite a while ago, and thought of you all again when I saw ad in paper for something going on at library. Send me an e-mail if you can, I'd love to catch up without the rest of your GrandDads fans having to listen to me going on and on!! Hope all is well.

Jackie (mckinney) Deletto - Beach Haven, New Jersey United States
2008-05-05 21:12:54

Read about Braddock's heroic boxing career years ago. But his value is not just in the sport, he's just a great American.

Aubert - Chandler, Arizona United States
2008-05-01 01:59:14

Jim said"I have to believe that when things are bad,you can change them."I like these words.

Lee Rickwood - Yanji, China
2008-04-28 05:28:25

You can achieve everything having the right motivation.
'Attitude is not important ; attitude is all.'

Mihael Mlinar - Ljubljana, Slovenia
2008-04-27 10:26:29

I teach American History. I use the movie, Cinderella Man, when discussing the Stock Market Crash/Great Depression. There are many great benefits from the film that speak to young people on a personal level. I've seen it several times and still get inspired myself. Thank you Braddock family.

Nick Karavedas - Twin Falls, Idaho United States
2008-04-23 17:59:55

I watched the film. Iv learned what you have accomplished, and what u had too fight for. Its hope seeing something like this, reading about it. Iv had a hard life, many bumps, many downs, but knowing Braddock got threw it and made it too the top after everthing hes done, insperational. Gatta hand it too ya, it was truly an accomplishment. I plan too do the same and make a name for myself.

Nate Roberts - Horsham, Pennsylvania United States
2008-04-23 11:28:11

Awesome fighter. Never gave up

Aaron - Regina, Canada
2008-04-22 14:00:00

This man is truly an inspiration to millions of people. He is one of my idols and I respect him greatly. This world is short men like Braddock.

Amber Frederickson - Van Nuys, California United States
2008-04-21 15:39:53

what an insperation,what a man.if everyone one was like jim braddock the world would be a better place.

Lee Baker - London, United Kingdom
2008-04-19 20:19:31

I just read that Polly tunney who was the wife of Gene Tunney just passed away at age 100. Almost none of that generation are still around. I hope people understand that Braddock, Baer, Loughran were real people with real families. Tommy Loughran was my uncle and he has been gone sine 1982. They were men of great character and gifted individual who one would have been proud of even if they never were boxers.

Tom Dooley - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States
2008-04-18 21:35:20

James J Braddock is the definition of HOPE and DETeRMINATION. all he knew was how to survive and life. your grandfather will always be remember by myself and million more.

Ron - Brooklyn, New York United States
2008-04-17 23:38:08

Your grandfather was such a wonderful person and his legacy lives on! I teach high school English. I am showing the movie to a Business and Finance Academy English class. I am integrating the movie with a writing assignment and a business leadership lesson. The students have enjoyed it tremendously and I will certainly use this lesson again! Thank you!!

Lisa Golden - Troy, Alabama United States
2008-04-16 10:40:05

Your Grandfather was a great man. He kept his pride throughout the worst times. He is a inspiration to me and what more men should be like today!!

Dave Webster - Milford, Pennsylvania United States
2008-04-16 05:07:57

My U.S. History class will use excerpts from the movie in their study of events from the great depression. This is one of the best depictions of life during that era. Thank you for your contribution to history.

Kevin Dudley - Nashville, Tennessee United States
2008-04-15 11:29:46

James III & John,

This is a terrific site. Your grandfather would be very proud. I live in Guttenberg, NJ which borders West New York and North Bergen. My 6 year old son plays in the park named for your grandfather. He has seen the film and knows the connection to the park's namesake. James Braddock's legacy shall live on! Kudos!

Nicholas Psaltos - Guttenberg, New Jersey United States
2008-04-15 10:33:13

it is actually a good story. i havent seen the movie but im dong a report on him.

Lauren - Not So Much, California United States
2008-04-13 15:46:39

Nice site. I saw the movie when it came out and was very impressed with it. I have an original Newspaper that is in grat shape dated June 13th, 1933. The front-page is "Baer vs Braddock" , "New Champ" it has a print set of the two fighters facing off and several articles and quotes from sports writers of the day. I have had it for many years, never thought they would make the movie though. It would have been a nice piece of memorabelia to loan the film set. Oh well. Now a new generation knows the story.

T. J. Mclain Iii - Pittsbugh, Pennsylvania United States
2008-04-12 05:22:39

hello just wanted to say jim braddock is a hero.he was truly a man of belief
and inspiration i think of him when ever
things are hard-and i could see him
fighting for it--thank you again mr braddock for changing my life.

John - East Haddam, Connecticut United States
2008-04-11 20:56:10

This was a great American movie and a great American. James represented the best in all of us and inspired me to a new level. Every person should see this movie atleast one time if not more. The message is clear you can do just about anything you put your mind to doing. Thank you.

John Karnofel - Salinas, California United States
2008-04-11 01:16:49

Our class did a report on Braddock and watched the movie in class. It is such a touching story. <3

Julia - Nashville, Tennessee United States
2008-04-07 21:03:05

Saipan, where Braddock was stationed in WWII, is just a couple of hours by air from the Philippines, where James J. Braddock had, at least, two avid fans--my father and me. My father has passed on, and that left only me. But after my wife and friends saw the Cinderella Man, the fan population exponentially increased! James J. Braddock, a great fighter and an even greater human being.

Ray V. L. Gimenez - Cainta, Rizal, Philippines
2008-04-03 08:44:53

I recently did a report on James Braddock. I had watched the movie and fell in love with his story. He deserves the legacy and is a true inspiration.

Natalie - Grand Rapids, Michigan United States
2008-03-31 18:26:40

Dupa ce am vazut si noi filmul Cinderella Man ( foarte bun ) ne bucuram in continuare dupa ce am gasit siteul acesta. O sa ne mai uitam de cateva ori in viata asta la film. Bun zic inca o data.

Multumim.

Simion & Paula - Timisoara, Romania
2008-03-29 11:20:52

I recently watched Cinderella Man and cannot say enough about this amazing movie. Yes indeed! Cannot say enough! I thought it was inspiring filled with hope and courage.

Lisa Imondi-clarkin - Barrington, Rhode Island United States
2008-03-25 13:51:07

Hi, I have been wached the movie and after that i began a internet searching in google, i feel the legacy of The cinderella Man is an opportunity for all to improve ourselves, he fought agaist all: the poverty, the social discrimination and insanity, but never forget who they were, survivors. its realy a lesson to live.

Diego Galárraga - Quito, Ecuador
2008-03-25 00:57:53