Max baer biography
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Max Baer (boxer)
American boxer (1909–1959)
Max Baer Sr. | |
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Baer c. 1935 | |
| Born | Maximilian Adelbert Baer (1909-02-11)February 11, 1909 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Died | November 21, 1959(1959-11-21) (aged 50) Hollywood, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | The Livermore Larupper Madcap Maxie |
| Children | 3, including Max Jr. |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
| Height | 6 ft 2+1⁄2 in (1.89 m) |
| Reach | 81 in (206 cm)[1][2] |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 81 |
| Wins | 68 |
| Wins bygd KO | 51 |
| Losses | 13 |
Maximilian Adelbert Baer Sr. (February 11, 1909 – November 21, 1959) was an American professional boxer and the world heavyweight champion from June 14, 1934, to June 13, 1935. He was known in his time as the Livermore Larupper and Madcap Maxie.[3][4][5] Two of his fights (a 1933 win over Max Schmeling and a 1935 los
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Max Baer Jr.
American actor, producer and director
Max Baer Jr. | |
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As Jethro in 1962 | |
| Born | Maximilian Adelbert Baer Jr. (1937-12-04) December 4, 1937 (age 87) Oakland, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1949–1991 |
| Spouse | Joanne Kathleen Hill (m. 1966; div. 1971) |
| Father | Max Baer Sr. |
Maximilian Adelbert Baer Jr. (born December 4, 1937) is an American former actor, producer, comedian, and director widely known for his role as Jethro Bodine, the dim-witted relative of Jed Clampett (played by Buddy Ebsen) on The Beverly Hillbillies.
Early life
[edit]Baer was born in Oakland, California, on December 4, 1937, the son of boxing champion Max Baer and his wife Mary Ellen Sullivan.[1] His paternal grandfather was of German Jewish descent, and his mother was of Irish descent. His brother and sister are James
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Max Baer
Maximillion Adelbert Baer, better known as Max Baer, was born on February 11, 1909, in Omaha Nebraska. Nicknamed “Madcap Maxie,” and the “Livermore Larupper,” Baer held the title of World Heavyweight Champion from 1934-35. The Boxing Register: International Boxing Hall of Fame Official Record Book said that Max possessed perhaps “the most powerful right hand in heavyweight history.”
Baer dropped out of school in the 8th grade to help his father on their cattle ranch; this labor is alleged to be the reason for Baer’s strength. Baer turned professional in 1929, and won 22 of his first 24 fights, 9 with first-round knockouts. His conditioning, combined with his tremendous power, made him a formidable foe. In 1930, he was charged with manslaughter when Frankie Campbell died as a result of a Baer knockout. He was cleared of all charges, but was banned from boxing in California for a year. Baer was so frightened by this incident that he chose to quit boxing altogether for sev