Sport: James J. Braddock was called "the Cinderella Man" after…

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Did you know? James J. Braddock was called "the Cinderella Man" after — an unemployed dock worker during the Great Depression — he defeated Max Baer as a 10-1 underdog in 1935 for the world heavyweight title. His comeback saved the boxing industry during the Depression.

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James J. Braddock was called "the Cinderella Man" after — an unemployed dock worker during the Great Depression — he defeated Max Baer as a 10-1 underdog in 1935 for the world heavyweight title. His comeback saved the boxing industry during the Depression.

James J. Braddock werd "the Cinderella Man" genoemd nadat hij — een werkloze dokarbeider in de Grote Depressie — in 1935 als 10-1 underdog Max Baer versloeg voor de wereldzwaargewicht-titel. Zijn comeback redde de boksindustrie tijdens de Depressie.

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