Deceased (1905–1974)
James J. Braddock/Living or Deceased
How old was James J. Braddock when he died?
69 years (1905–1974)
James J. Braddock/Age at death
How much did Jim Braddock win in the Baer fight?
Braddock’s share of the purse that night was $320,000. Braddock called it a career in 1938 after defeating England’s Tommy Farr. He spent most of the rest of his life operating heavy equipment for a New Jersey contractor. Max Baer died at 50 of a heart attack in 1959.
Where is James J. Braddock buried?
Professional Boxer. Born in New York City, New York, as James Walter Braddock, the son of Irish-American parents Joseph and Elizabeth O’Tool Braddock….James J. Braddock.
| Birth | 7 Jun 1905 Hell’s Kitchen, New York County (Manhattan), New York, USA |
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| Burial | Mount Carmel Cemetery Tenafly, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA |
Was James Braddock real?
James Walter Braddock (June 7, 1905 – November 29, 1974) was an American boxer who was the world heavyweight champion from 1935 to 1937. Fighting under the name James J….
| James J. Braddock | |
|---|---|
| Real name | James Walter Braddock |
| Nickname(s) | Bulldog of Bergen Pride of the Irish Pride of New Jersey Cinderella Man |
How many fights did Max Baer lose?
Max Baer (boxer)
| Max Baer Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Total fights | 81 |
| Wins | 68 |
| Wins by KO | 51 |
| Losses | 13 |
Why did they call him Cinderella Man?
BRADDOCK earned his nickname, the Cinderella Man, from his seemingly fairytale like rise from a poor local fighter to the heavyweight boxing champion of the world. Braddock, born in New York City on June 7th, 1906, had a powerful right hand and a successful amateur career. He turned pro in 1926.
How accurate was Cinderella Man?
Although the film is pretty accurate when it comes to the career of James Braddock, it’s very inaccurate in portraying his opponent, Max Baer. The champion, Baer, is shown as a sadistic jerk who killed two men while boxing–and really delighted in taunting Braddock about this.
