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Braddock is a borough located in the eastern suburbs of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, 10 miles (16 km) upstream from the mouth of the Monongahela River. The population was 1,721 as of the 2020 census , a 91.8% decline since its peak of 20,879 in 1920.
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. Braddock (ostensibly to follow the pattern set by two prior world boxing champions, James J. Corbett and James J. Jeffries), Braddock was known for his spoiling, counterpunching style, powerful right hand, and his iron chin.
Jun 3, 2005 · Cinderella Man: Directed by Ron Howard. With Russell Crowe, Renée Zellweger, Paul Giamatti, Craig Bierko. The true story of James J. Braddock, a supposedly washed-up boxer, who returned to the spotlight to win the heavyweight championship of the world.
Nov 16, 2015 · Arts Nov 16, 2015 5:18 PM EDT. Many people have never heard of Braddock, Pennsylvania, an industrial town on the Monongahela River, just a 20-minute drive from Pittsburgh. Just over 2,000 people ...
May 15, 2022 · In one of the greatest upsets in boxing history, Braddock dethroned Baer, found fame — and became a folk hero for the Great Depression. James J. Braddock Becomes A Boxer. James Walter Braddock was born on June 7, 1905, in Hell’s Kitchen in New York City. His parents Elizabeth O’Tool and Joseph Braddock were both immigrants of Irish descent.
May 6, 2024 · North Braddock, a borough in Allegheny County, is about 9 miles southeast of downtown Pittsburgh. 'Jezebel spirit':Pastor kicked off stage at Christian conference in Missouri.
Apr 23, 2021 · Braddock was a hub of industry and commerce, with Carnegie’s mill operating in full force and one of his famous libraries serving Braddock since 1888. That was the life her grandmother knew while growing up in the 1930s, Frazier said. “Some people remember, this is the place that had all the theaters, had all the bars, had all the shopping ...
