HISTORY: James J. Braddock, The Cinderella Man, was born on February 11, 1909 in Omaha, Nebraska. He defeated Max Baer at Long Island City, NY on June 13, 1935 to win the World Heavyweight Title. He was an extreme underdog and earned his nickname with the win. He lost the title to Joe Louis in 1937.
Presented here is a type 1 wire photo of James Braddock, his manager Joe Gould and NYC Mayor LaGuardia from 7/10/35.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This type 1 wire photo of Braddock, Gould and LaGuardia is 8" x 10." The corners are slightly soft and there are small creases along the edges. No rips or tears.
