The Cinderella Man by Michael Dellisa
In 1934, Jim Braddock was down and out. His boxing career blighted by broken hands, the New Yorker of English parentage had lost most of his previous twenty-one bouts and been forced to quit. Then came a visit from his old manager, asking if he wanted one more fight. Desperate for money, Braddock had no choice. Four wins later, he was the heavyweight champion of the world. His story captivated the nation in the way the racehorse Seabiscuit's would a few years later. Braddock's rags-to-riches success led Damon Runyon to call him 'the Cinderella Man'.
Michael C. Delisa is the co-author of 'Philadelphia's Boxing Heritage 1876-1976' (Arcadia Press) and has written articles for Ring Magazine and World Boxing. He is the Associate Producer on a network television documentary about Jim Braddock also called 'The Cinderella Man' and he is a Historical Consultant on the forthcoming Universal movie.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781903854372 |
| ISBN 10 | 1903854377 |
| Title | The Cinderella Man |
| Author | Michael Dellisa |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Milo Books |
| Year published | 2005-06-01 |
| Number of pages | 340 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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