Max baer jr today
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| Max Baer | |
| Statistics | |
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| Real name | Maximilian Adalbert Baer |
| Nickname | Livermore Larupper |
| Rated at | Heavyweight |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| Birth date | February 11, 1909 |
| Birth place | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Death date | November 21, 1959 |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 84 |
| Wins | 72 |
| Wins by KO | 53 |
| Losses | 12 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Maximilian Adalbert "Madcap Maxie" Baer (February 11, 1909 – November 21, 1959) was a famous American boxer of the 1930s, onetime Heavyweight Champion of the World, and actor. One of the most devastating right-handed punchers in heavyweight history, Baer was a wise-cracking performer whose ring antics entertained boxing audiences during the Great Depression.
Baer turned pro in 1929 and won 22 of his first 24 fights, nine with first-round knockouts. However, in 1930, Baer's opponent Frankie Campbell died as the result of a Baer knockout. Two years later, another Baer opponent, Ernie Schaaf, died following a bout with Primo Carnera, and Schaaf&
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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 by 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 loss to James J. Braddock) were rated Fight of the Year by The Ring magazine. Baer was also a boxing
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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
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 Manny Baer and Maude Baer. His uncle was boxer and actor Buddy Baer.[2]
He attended Chri
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