Max Baer (boxer) the Baer family ever had any ties with West Virginia. Alluded to in: Portrayed in: Max Baer (boxer) Maximilian Adelbert Baer (February 11, 1909 – November 21, 1959) was an American boxer who was the World Heavyweight Champion from 14 June 1934 to 13 June 1935. His fights were twice (1933 win over Max Schmeling, 1935 loss to James J. Braddock) rated Fight of the Year by "The Ring Magazine". Baer was also a boxing referee, and had an occasional role on film or television. He was the brother of heavyweight boxing contender Buddy Baer and father of actor Max
Jamie Braddock Captain Britain and various X-Men comics. Jamie Braddock first appeared in the UK title "Captain Britain Weekly" #9 (December, 1976), and was created by Chris Claremont, Herb Trimpe, and Fred Kida. Jamie is the oldest son of Dr. James and Elisabeth Braddock. Nearly a decade older than his siblings, the twins Brian and Elisabeth ("Betsy"), Jamie had a relatively isolated childhood. He made his name as a financial genius and was also a successful race car driver. He headed Braddock Industries, a company that flourished under his leadership. Eventually, Jamie came to know of his brother's secret identity as Captain