© 2017-2020 Tribute Archive. [2], His next 33 fights were significantly less successful, with a 11–20–2 (.364) record. James J. Braddock; Braddock in 1935. 210 Medina St. Braddock then fought John Henry Lewis, a future light heavyweight champion. The following year he earned a chance to fight for the title, but he narrowly lost to Tommy Loughran in a 15-round decision. Lodi, OH Posted on September 27, 2018 by Zachary Horner. [16][17], Braddock enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1942 and became a first lieutenant. [18][17], Upon return, he worked as a marine equipment surplus supplier and helped construct the Verrazano Bridge in the early 1960s. James A. Braddock, 68 of Spencer, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at his home. Due to frequent injuries to his right hand, Braddock compensated by using his left hand during his longshoreman work, and it gradually became stronger than his right. James J. Braddock North Hudson County Park in North Bergen, New Jersey is named in his honor. Visitation will be Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the funeral home. James Walter Braddock: alias: The Cinderella Man: born: 1905-06-07: nationality: USA: death date: 1974-11-29 / age 69 debut: 1926-04-13 division: heavy stance: orthodox: height: 6′ 2½″ / 189cm: reach. Geni requires JavaScript! Braddock did subsequently fight Louis on June 22, 1937, in his only defense of the title. Rudy (Janelle) Braddock of Wooster Son of James J. Braddock and Mae Fox James A. Braddock, 68 of Spencer, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at his home. Parker & Son Funeral Home He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister Grace. Save to Suggest Edits. He won in one of the most important fights of his career. Max Baer is arguably best known today for siring Max Baer Jr., the actor who played Jethro Bodine on the classic TV series The Beverly Hillbillies (1962). Braddock married Mae Fox in 1930 and the couple had three children, James (Jay) Jr., Howard and Rosemarie. [21] The film had an estimated budget of $88 million and grossed $108.5 million worldwide. With his family in poverty during the Great Depression, Braddock was forced to give up boxing and work as a longshoreman. James Walter Braddock (December 6, 1905 – November 29, 1974) was an American[2][3] boxer who was the world heavyweight champion from 1935 to 1937.[4]. The film received mostly positive reviews.[23]. His first fight in a ring occurred on November 27, 1923. Nieces and Nephews Jim had lived most of his life in Spencer, where he owned and operated Spencer Tire. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on Feb. 20, 1948 to James and Daisy (LaRocque) Braddock. Recommend James's obituary to your friends. Pastor Reid Firestone will officiate. Braddock… Visitation will be Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the funeral home. [22] Crowe's performance earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor. Directed by Ron Howard, it stars Russell Crowe as Braddock and Renée Zellweger as his wife, Mae. View Source: Share. Jim had lived most of his life in Spencer, where he owned and operated Spencer Tire. [20], The 2005 biographical film Cinderella Man tells Braddock's story. He made a comeback, and in 1935 he fought Max Baer for the heavyweight title and won. Brother of Howard Braddock and Rosemarie Braddock. US 44254. One of my favorite books is Cinderella Man: James J. Braddock, Max Baer, and the Greatest Upset in Boxing History. Source: https://familysearch.org/tree/#view=ancestor&person=LHX3-R94, Jan 15 1931 - Weehawken, Hudson County, New Jersey, United States, Jan 15 1931 - Bergen, New Jersey, United States, Aug 22 2001 - Saddle Brook, Bergen, New Jersey, United States, James Joseph Braddock, Mae T Braddock (born Fox), Source: https://familysearch.org/tree/#view=ancestor&person=KNF8-8QQ, Source: https://familysearch.org/tree-data/person/LC8T-J6Z/all?locale=en, Source: https://familysearch.org/tree/#view=ancestor&person=LHXQ-S9K, Source: https://familysearch.org/tree/#view=ancestor&person=LHXQ-SZ4, Saddle Brook, Bergen, New Jersey, United States, Paramus, Bergen, New Jersey, United States, U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007, New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017.

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