Baer defeated 275-pound Primo Carnera in 1934 for the championship, losing it to Jim Braddock the next year. Contrary to Cinderella Man, (2005), Baerfavored 10 to 1was not a villain and the fight was more controversial than the film suggested. His battle with Joe Louis three months later drew the highest gate of the decade.
This first comprehensive biography covers Baer's complete ring record, his early life, his career on radio, film, stage and television, and his World War II army service.
Baer defeated 275-pound Primo Carnera in 1934 for the championship, losing it to Jim Braddock the next year. Contrary to Cinderella Man, (2005), Baerfavored 10 to 1was not a villain and the fight was more controversial than the film suggested. His battle with Joe Louis three months later drew the highest gate of the decade.
This first comprehensive biography covers Baer's complete ring record, his early life, his career on radio, film, stage and television, and his World War II army service.
The Magnificent Max Baer: The Life of the Heavyweight Champion and Film Star
320The Magnificent Max Baer: The Life of the Heavyweight Champion and Film Star
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ISBN-13: | 9781476671611 |
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Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers |
Publication date: | 08/20/2018 |
Pages: | 320 |
Product dimensions: | 7.00(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.70(d) |
Age Range: | 18 Years |