What a wonderful video. To hear the stories of how his competitors talked about him and the way that he would go out of his way for the families that worked with him and the children shows his big heart. Boxing is a very hard sport, and anyone who can take a punch and win the championship, it says a lot about their endurance, their physical and mental strength, and there's strong will. An American professional boxer and the world heavyweight champion 1934, referee, announcer, actor. RIP: Max Baer, born Maximilian Adelbert Baer, February 11, 1909 - November 21, 1959, age 50
What a wonderful remembrance of someone who "got knocked down and got up again". He had the ability to repackage himself, and his marvelous attitude toward his fellow athletes is noteworthy. Thank you for today's episode.
I met Max when I was about 5 years old at Taylor’s Market, located at 4th Ave and Freeport Blvd in Sacramento. My parents always shopped at Taylor’s. One Saturday afternoon Roy Taylor called my dad and said Bob (my dad’s name), bring John (me) down here. Max Baer is in the store and I’ll introduce you both to him. As a four year old I didn’t know who he was so my dad gave me a few highlights on the five minute drive to Taylor’s. I remember even now that Max got down to my level and shook my hand. I remember his hand appeared big and quite fleshy. The moment is clear, even now. On another note, Joe Lewis was known for knocking opponents out in the early rounds. One time a reporter asked Max Baer how he described fear. Max said fear is looking across the ring at Joe Lewis knowing he wants to go home early. Thanks for dredging up that fond memory.
What an amazing short history on Max Baer Sr. !! I had never really done any research on him, but find him to be a nice guy with a sense of humor and was apparently one awesome fighter. Thanks again Jeff for a look back at people and places we had forgotten.
Happy Father’s Day Jeff! Loved watching The Beverly Hillbillies in the 60’s and reruns. I had heard something about Max Baer’s dad being a boxer. That is awesome that Junior had the cement pond put in his backyard. Those sitcoms from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s seemed so innocent compared to now.
Very good episode. As a Catholic, I must mention, the prayer you read, shows how people read. It was meant to be read left to right, line by line. As you are not Catholic, you're forgiven, I love that you recited it. What a life Max Baer lived...he didn't miss a thing. Big man, big heart and big personality. May he RIP. 🙏🏻❤
I blame the designer... Jeff is so articulate and thorough, he's a stickler for things. I don't blame him and, I think he kinda knew something was off...just went with it. Still excellent content. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
My aunt and uncle lived in Van Nuys in the early 1980's. Max Baer Jr. was their back fence neighbor, he had gotten the actual "cement pond" from the series installed into that backyard. My uncle had lifted me up so I could see into the backyard. Max was a great neighbor in that neighborhood, according to my aunt and uncle. RIP to Max Sr. Thank you.
Too often we never know the back story of so many of those who not only entertained us on the big and little screen. But now, you have started again to show us those stories of those who are or were in the athletic world or motor sport world. You did a story on a football player which for me was fascinating. I never knew anything about Max Baer until today. Your mind is a treasure for us who do not even think on the level that you do. Thank you again for a great history lesson.
Thank you Jeff, i didn’t know who he was at all. Like most people I definitely knew who his son was. He was born he same year as my grandfather 1909 but luckily for me I got to be with my grandfather until he was 84. Max died way to young, thank you for sharing his story with me. ❤️Jodie 🇦🇺
Another great look at a fascinating person. I grew up watching reruns of Beverly Hillbillies and I always enjoyed Max Baer, Jr. Now I know about his father. Have an awesome day!
Very good video Jeff. I was raised in Livermore and lived there from 1961 till 2001. Max Baers house was pointed out to me by a bus driver taking us to summer camp. It was near the West end of Wetmore Ave. I brought it up on Google maps and was saddened to see it is gone. Oh well. Keep up the great work. I hope we cross paths someday. I am a proud seventh gen resident of our still great state. 🇺🇸
I have of course heard of Max Baer, but was not aware of the type of person he was. He seemed to be a man of honor, humor and a tremendous athlete. Thanks Jeff
One of your best episodes, Jeff! Your attention to detail and presentation are unrivaled. The Baer family was widely known in Sacramento, where I grew up. Much appreciated video.
@dianeadams..👍agree one of the best episodes.. first episode I actually replayed twice ...listened to it the first time second time I viewed the video. Outstanding!🙏
I have heard of Mr. Max Baer, A Wonderful Boxer and a Human Being. I loved the Presentation of Life. His Son Max Baer who plays Jethro in the Beverly Hillbillies, is the Splitting Image of his Dad. A Great Video,👍👍 RIP Mr. Max always 🙏🙏. Jeff Happy Father's Day!
My father was a boxing fan. I remember sitting by the radio with him listening to the announcer during a Max Bear match. I had no idea Bear was from Livermore! Thanks for this great piece of history!
Hi ! A very interesting story! Father a boxer and son an actor !! I knew the name sounded familiar , but you put it all together ! Great job ! Thanks for all your great vlogs!! Take care and have fun on your adventures !! Deborah 🇨🇦
Very well done Jeff! This was so nice to watch and to get to know some of the family history of one of my favorite actors - Max Baer Jr. Thanks for doing all the research and pulling all of this together.
Fantastic video about Max Baer, Sr. I really enjoyed it. I had no idea that he was such a good guy. I knew he was a boxer but did not know he was such a truly nice guy. Thank you for the great insight on a great American. Also, I personally got to brag to my husband that he was from my hometown. I look forward to your videos every week. Thanks!!
Great piece of legendary boxing history there! I have heard about him, but never knew his history of boxing in his personal life. It was really great that you brought this to our attention. We really appreciate it and God bless you all. Hope you have a great day. This was a neat piece of history.
Magnific episode. Remarcable very good one. Boving aficionados of the world (i'mbfrom Spain 🇪🇦) will never forget Max Baer, a really colorful lovable person
You have an uncanny ability of making videos on subjects that have always captivated my interest..... Including this one. Thanks! Max Baer was born in Nebraska, my home state, my Grandfather who was a boxer, used to tell me stories about Max Barer, he was a very interesting man. Max was very generous, a man that loved to make people laugh, and have fun.
@@FaithiinJesus I’m honored you took the time! I try to answer as many fans or commenters as I can! It’s becoming harder though as we grow this channel! Lol. Where are you from?
Very interesting video Jeff; thank you for sharing all this information about Max. And you're right, I really enjoyed the Beverly hillbillies and watching the shananigan's that went on during that show.
My husband and I inadvertently stumbled upon your channel while watching some celebrity grave tours. We've almost binged watched the whole channel. We are on the East Coast but enjoy the history from out west. Love your channel!
I don't like boxing but really enjoyed your film. You did a great job as always. I learned a lot about the man. Yes I like the Beverly Hillbillies. Hi, Sarah.
That's great Jeff, Max Baer was good boxes and Max Jr. was a really funny actor on the Beveriy Hillbillies. Max Sr. was a ladies man too I have heard. His boxing photos along with hundreds of other famous photos of boxers were on display at Knott's Berry Farm in the 1960s. I don't know if they are still there or not. Anyway great episode of history Jeff. Always enjoy seeing all the beautiful cemeteries you visit.
Great video. My grandfather was a fight enthusiast. Listened to the on radio. Loved to listen with him. I can remember hearing some of his fights. We lived in Los Gatos.
@@jbenziggy Jeff I have enjoyed all your videos and the heart felt ones when you talked about your mom and ones of your son and grandkids. I still have the business card you signed and sent me. Plus we are close to the same age. It may sound silly but I consider you family. You and Sarah make a great team and hope she is doing well. God bless you Jeff
My little brother is buried 15 ft away. I've walked by the Baer graves all the time. As a Gen X native Sacramentan, I never had an inkling! Of Mr. Baer. THANK YOU for this video and lesson in history! I'll put flowers there too and pay my respect from now on.
Never knew about him i think but knew his son well as watched every episode of Beverly Hills. Max had a rough life and sad he died at only 50. Very much enjoyed this video Jeff and Thankyou for sharing it.
Great episode. I like these episodes, because I like learning about people before my time. You bring these forgotten people back to light. Great job on the video. Thank you for sharing, take care Jeff. 🇺🇲
Some great History on Max Baer. Love this. And you do your homework. Thank you so much. I knew that his son Jr. From the Beverly Hillbillies. Guess most would. ❤️💯👍
I new of him but I didn’t know much about him. Of course I did grow up in the 60’s and I loved the Beverly Hillbilly’s. This vid was very informative and appreciated. As always you do a wonderful job teaching us about the past and it’s people’s. Thanks.
This episode was great 👍. Did not know the story of Max Sr. Amazing man. You always seem to pull something different out of your hat each Sunday. Thanx!!
Thank you for bringing the Max Baer story to us. I think I've heard of him from some of the Old Movies. I had never heard the Story of his Life though.
I didn’t know anything about him! You can just tell that he was quite the character. Some people just give off that vibe and you can feel it thru this video. Thanks again Jeff for your awesome show!
Good morning Jeff & Sarah. Wonderful video, Mr. Baer seemed to be one heckuva man, any criticism of him, may well be more attributable to envy than to anything else. Enjoyed the video y'all, keep them coming.
Hi Jeff. I knew about Jethro's Father being a boxer. My Father always reminded us about him beating the nazi Schmeling. Never knew he was the "beast", he was. What a large, fun guy to be around. Always a wealth of information from you. Thank you. Cheers from Detroit 🇺🇲
I moved to Sacramento about 30 years ago and my nephew is buried in the same cemetery. Of course being a fan of the Beverly Hillbillies I knew a little about Max Baer Sr. but definitely learned more about him in this video. There's a park in Sacramento named after Ancil Hoffman who was his boxing trainer and apparently a big philanthropist in the Sacramento area. Allister MacKenzie who designed Augusta National golf course also designed the course at Haggin Oaks during the same timeframe and they have a lot of pictures of Max Sr. when they had the Sacramento Open golf tournament in the 30's.
I think I am with most people here hearing of Max Baer, Sr. only as the father of Max Baer, Jr., and that he was briefly boxing's heavyweight champion of the world. That said, I watched a couple of seasons of the old "Make Room For Daddy" show, and Max Baer, Sr. was a guest on one of the episodes. Thank you for showing his final resting place and fleshing out his story, which I'm not sure was that widely known, The interesting thing for me is that Jethro Bodine floated above your description of Max Baer Sr.'s personality, and I can see how his son was able to portray Jethro so easily. Unfortunately, he was already gone by the time "The Beverly Hillbillies" aired , but I could easily see Max Baer, Sr. play Jethro Sr. as a recurring character on "The Beverly Hillbillies".
Poor guy, they didn't portray him very well in Cinderella man. Glad you cleared that up! Great video! Great meeting you at the graffiti cruise the other weekend as well! Keep up the great work!
Thanks for remembering and sharing the life and legacy of Max Baer, Sr. I have never heard of him until this video. I remember his son on Beverly Hillbillies though. These videos make me wonder if people will remember me long after I am gone from walking this earth. Yikes! Can't wait til your next video. Much appreciated, Jeff.
Good video Jeff ,one day late. Watching was at a rifle shoot with a friend from Omaha. ! The quigley shoot in Forsyth montana. THANK YOU FRANK FROM MONTANA......
What a wonderful video. To hear the stories of how his competitors talked about him and the way that he would go out of his way for the families that worked with him and the children shows his big heart. Boxing is a very hard sport, and anyone who can take a punch and win the championship, it says a lot about their endurance, their physical and mental strength, and there's strong will.
An American professional boxer and the world heavyweight champion 1934, referee, announcer, actor.
RIP: Max Baer, born Maximilian Adelbert Baer, February 11, 1909 - November 21, 1959, age 50
What a wonderful remembrance of someone who "got knocked down and got up again". He had the ability to repackage himself, and his marvelous attitude toward his fellow athletes is noteworthy. Thank you for today's episode.
An honorable man, tough fighter, funny guy with a humorous side, generous too. Glad you did this video on him.
I met Max when I was about 5 years old at Taylor’s Market, located at 4th Ave and Freeport Blvd in Sacramento. My parents always shopped at Taylor’s. One Saturday afternoon Roy Taylor called my dad and said Bob (my dad’s name), bring John (me) down here. Max Baer is in the store and I’ll introduce you both to him. As a four year old I didn’t know who he was so my dad gave me a few highlights on the five minute drive to Taylor’s. I remember even now that Max got down to my level and shook my hand. I remember his hand appeared big and quite fleshy. The moment is clear, even now.
On another note, Joe Lewis was known for knocking opponents out in the early rounds. One time a reporter asked Max Baer how he described fear. Max said fear is looking across the ring at Joe Lewis knowing he wants to go home early.
Thanks for dredging up that fond memory.
What an amazing short history on Max Baer Sr. !! I had never really done any research on him, but find him to be a nice guy with a sense of humor and was apparently one awesome fighter. Thanks again Jeff for a look back at people and places we had forgotten.
Great Job with the clips! Glad you mentioned his son's defense of his father. Never forgave Ron Howard for making him into a villain in the movie.
Happy Father’s Day Jeff! Loved watching The Beverly Hillbillies in the 60’s and reruns. I had heard something about Max Baer’s dad being a boxer. That is awesome that Junior had the cement pond put in his backyard. Those sitcoms from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s seemed so innocent compared to now.
Very good episode. As a Catholic, I must mention, the prayer you read, shows how people read. It was meant to be read left to right, line by line. As you are not Catholic, you're forgiven, I love that you recited it.
What a life Max Baer lived...he didn't miss a thing. Big man, big heart and big personality. May he RIP. 🙏🏻❤
Even as a Methodist which, as they say, is better than nothing, I was thinking the same thing.
I blame the designer... Jeff is so articulate and thorough, he's a stickler for things. I don't blame him and, I think he kinda knew something was off...just went with it. Still excellent content. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I totally goofed there! Lol
@@mov1ngforward yeah it read funny at the time. I really goofed up that one! Lol
Thanks, Jeff! Also it's nice to see a bronze plaque that actually looks like the person being honored. Many of them fall way short.
My aunt and uncle lived in Van Nuys in the early 1980's. Max Baer Jr. was their back fence neighbor, he had gotten the actual "cement pond" from the series installed into that backyard. My uncle had lifted me up so I could see into the backyard. Max was a great neighbor in that neighborhood, according to my aunt and uncle. RIP to Max Sr. Thank you.
Very cool! I lived in Van Nuys during the summer of 1980. I would have loved to meet Max Baer, Jr. back then.
Too often we never know the back story of so many of those who not only entertained us on the big and little screen. But now, you have started again to show us those stories of those who are or were in the athletic world or motor sport world. You did a story on a football player which for me was fascinating. I never knew anything about Max Baer until today. Your mind is a treasure for us who do not even think on the level that you do. Thank you again for a great history lesson.
Thank you Jeff, i didn’t know who he was at all. Like most people I definitely knew who his son was.
He was born he same year as my grandfather 1909 but luckily for me I got to be with my grandfather until he was 84. Max died way to young, thank you for sharing his story with me. ❤️Jodie 🇦🇺
Another great look at a fascinating person. I grew up watching reruns of Beverly Hillbillies and I always enjoyed Max Baer, Jr. Now I know about his father. Have an awesome day!
The more I hear of Max Baer, the more I like him. He was a monster in the ring but an incredibly funny and nice guy who cared about people.
Very good video Jeff. I was raised in Livermore and lived there from 1961 till 2001. Max Baers house was pointed out to me by a bus driver taking us to summer camp. It was near the West end of Wetmore Ave. I brought it up on Google maps and was saddened to see it is gone. Oh well. Keep up the great work. I hope we cross paths someday. I am a proud seventh gen resident of our still great state. 🇺🇸
I have of course heard of Max Baer, but was not aware of the type of person he was. He seemed to be a man of honor, humor and a tremendous athlete. Thanks Jeff
Thank you Jeff for bring the brilliant story of Max Baer . What an incredible man who’s achievements and life you brought back to the screen ,
If he never gave his life to Jesus, it is true of him as with everybody else: There is none good, no not one"--Bible.
One of your best episodes, Jeff! Your attention to detail and presentation are unrivaled. The Baer family was widely known in Sacramento, where I grew up. Much appreciated video.
@dianeadams..👍agree one of the best episodes.. first episode I actually replayed twice ...listened to it the first time second time I viewed the video. Outstanding!🙏
I have heard of Mr. Max Baer, A Wonderful Boxer and a Human Being. I loved the Presentation of Life. His Son Max Baer who plays Jethro in the Beverly Hillbillies, is the Splitting Image of his Dad. A Great Video,👍👍 RIP Mr. Max always 🙏🙏. Jeff Happy Father's Day!
I forgot to thank you for the Father’s Day wishes! Bless you!
@@jbenziggy You're Welcome 🤗😁
My father was a boxing fan. I remember sitting by the radio with him listening to the announcer during a Max Bear match. I had no idea Bear was from Livermore! Thanks for this great piece of history!
Well said! We appreciate your comment! Are you from Livermore?
@@jbenziggy no - I’m from San Jose
Hi Jeff, Thank you for the tribute to Max Bear. I learned a lot. I have a new respect for this man. Very well done. 👏
Glad you enjoyed it!!! Happy Sunday, Dawn!
Wonderful story, it's sad that Max left this world so young. Thank you, Jeff and Sarah, your videos are always a bright spot of my Sundays.
Thanks so much!!!
Hi ! A very interesting story! Father a boxer and son an actor !! I knew the name sounded familiar , but you put it all together ! Great job ! Thanks for all your great vlogs!! Take care and have fun on your adventures !! Deborah 🇨🇦
Loved your retrospective and respectful remembrance of this sports legend, thank you!
My pleasure!
Very well done Jeff! This was so nice to watch and to get to know some of the family history of one of my favorite actors - Max Baer Jr. Thanks for doing all the research and pulling all of this together.
Thank you for hi-lighting this man’s life. It was a really wonderful story and you never disappoint!
Wow such a nice comment! Thank you Lynda!
Fantastic video about Max Baer, Sr. I really enjoyed it. I had no idea that he was such a good guy. I knew he was a boxer but did not know he was such a truly nice guy. Thank you for the great insight on a great American. Also, I personally got to brag to my husband that he was from my hometown. I look forward to your videos every week. Thanks!!
Great piece of legendary boxing history there! I have heard about him, but never knew his history of boxing in his personal life. It was really great that you brought this to our attention. We really appreciate it and God bless you all. Hope you have a great day. This was a neat piece of history.
Thanks Jeff. My brother was a fan of Max Baer. I love your stories and the music.
Glad you like them! Thanks!!!
Great video did not know this all about mr. Baer sr. Fantastic history and very well done keep up the great work -- Anthony
Now we know where Jr. got his good looks from. Thank you so very much for this video. Happy Father's Day!
🐞🎁After watching “Cinderella Man” I thought he was a beast. I’m glad your episode presented him in a more flattering light. Thanks.
Great episode! I love the history you share with us! Sad that Max died so young. Keep the lessons coming!
Magnific episode. Remarcable very good one. Boving aficionados of the world (i'mbfrom Spain 🇪🇦) will never forget Max Baer, a really colorful lovable person
Didn't know much about Mr Baer's career. That's an impressive record. Thanks for another great episode.
Happy Father's Day Jeff!
Thank you so much!
Another enjoyable and informative episode. Thanks for the work and research that you put into each one.
Our pleasure! Thank you for honoring us by watching!
Another great video Jeff, well done. Beautiful music over it too!
You have an uncanny ability of making videos on subjects that have always captivated my interest..... Including this one. Thanks! Max Baer was born in Nebraska, my home state, my Grandfather who was a boxer, used to tell me stories about Max Barer, he was a very interesting man. Max was very generous, a man that loved to make people laugh, and have fun.
Wow, thank you! I really enjoyed your comments!
@@jbenziggy Thanks I very rarely get a genuine response from someone with over 100K subs.... I usually get some spam response, keep up the good work!
@@FaithiinJesus I’m honored you took the time! I try to answer as many fans or commenters as I can! It’s becoming harder though as we grow this channel! Lol. Where are you from?
Thanks for shedding a whole new light on Max Bear Sr. Great job!
He was portrayed as an entirely different person in Cinderella Man. He was overall a very good man. This is a great tribute to a well deserving man!
Wonderful video Jeff. I must admit I didn't know that much about Max but certainly know of his son. Really enjoyed this one thanks for the history.
Many thanks!
To say that Max Baer was a character would be the understatement of the year. Fascinating stuff, Jeff.
Very interesting video Jeff; thank you for sharing all this information about Max. And you're right, I really enjoyed the Beverly hillbillies and watching the shananigan's that went on during that show.
Another interesting dive into history. I knew his name rang a bell. You covered Baer well. We can always count on you to go the distance, Jeff.
Really enjoyed this History lesson Jeff..Max Baer Sr was a rare individual in a very tough sport..
My husband and I inadvertently stumbled upon your channel while watching some celebrity grave tours. We've almost binged watched the whole channel. We are on the East Coast but enjoy the history from out west. Love your channel!
That is awesome! Thank you so much for being involved in our channel! Makes us happy!
Thank you Jeff for another great History Hunter Episode !
I don't like boxing but really enjoyed your film. You did a great job as always. I learned a lot about the man. Yes I like the Beverly Hillbillies. Hi, Sarah.
That's great Jeff, Max Baer was good boxes and Max Jr. was a really funny actor on the Beveriy Hillbillies. Max Sr. was a ladies man too I have heard. His boxing photos along with hundreds of other famous photos of boxers were on display at Knott's Berry Farm in the 1960s. I don't know if they are still there or not. Anyway great episode of history Jeff. Always enjoy seeing all the beautiful cemeteries you visit.
Excuse the spelling mistakes.
Great video, as usual! It's so good to be home and enjoying your videos after several months in the hospital and nursing home.
Glad you are home! Thanks for being a fan!
Great story on Max Baer, Sr. Didn't know a lot about him. Would love a film on him.
Great video. My grandfather was a fight enthusiast. Listened to the on radio. Loved to listen with him. I can remember hearing some of his fights. We lived in Los Gatos.
This video brought tears to my eyes. Still I love this video.
Well done Jeff. You have a great gift.
Thank you very much!
One of the very few channels that I give a thumbs up before I even watch it! Great video Jeff! Happy Father’s Day!
I appreciate that!
He surly was a giant and seemed to have a good heart and kept his word. He enjoyed making people laugh and kids.
Great video Jeff
Wishing you a great father's day
Thanks, you too! I appreciate that nice message!
@@jbenziggy Jeff I have enjoyed all your videos and the heart felt ones when you talked about your mom and ones of your son and grandkids. I still have the business card you signed and sent me. Plus we are close to the same age. It may sound silly but I consider you family. You and Sarah make a great team and hope she is doing well.
God bless you Jeff
Another great history lesson, Jeff. Thanks for the education.
Enjoyed, Thanks again for sharing, Jeff RIP, MAX BAER
My little brother is buried 15 ft away. I've walked by the Baer graves all the time. As a Gen X native Sacramentan, I never had an inkling! Of Mr. Baer. THANK YOU for this video and lesson in history! I'll put flowers there too and pay my respect from now on.
So glad we introduced you to Max! Flowers would be nice! Thank you for caring! Sorry about your little brother.
Hello Jeff, Thanks for another great video and sharing the life story of Max Baer. Wishing you a Happy Father's Day! and hope your day is Wonderful.
Never knew about him i think but knew his son well as watched every episode of Beverly Hills. Max had a rough life and sad he died at only 50. Very much enjoyed this video Jeff and Thankyou for sharing it.
I loved learning about Max Baer, Sr. Thanks for teaching us.
Glad you enjoyed it!
A different time & a different erra. Good video Jeff.
Great episode. I like these episodes, because I like learning about people before my time. You bring these forgotten people back to light. Great job on the video. Thank you for sharing, take care Jeff. 🇺🇲
Thank you so much! Much appreciated comment!
Some great History on Max Baer. Love this. And you do your homework. Thank you so much. I knew that his son Jr. From the Beverly Hillbillies. Guess most would. ❤️💯👍
I new of him but I didn’t know much about him. Of course I did grow up in the 60’s and I loved the Beverly Hillbilly’s. This vid was very informative and appreciated. As always you do a wonderful job teaching us about the past and it’s people’s. Thanks.
This episode was great 👍. Did not know the story of Max Sr. Amazing man. You always seem to pull something different out of your hat each Sunday.
Thanx!!
Thank you for bringing the Max Baer story to us. I think I've heard of him from some of the Old Movies. I had never heard the Story of his Life though.
I knew he was a boxer and the father of Max Jr. But this really honored him as a humanitarian taken far too soon.
Awesome episode! Thank you
Thank you too!
I heard of him - mainly as the father of Max Baer Jr - but never really knew his history before this. Thanks for the education.
You guys always do such a great job on your shows❤
Thank you so much!
Great story. And with great respect! Thanks Jeff!
My pleasure!
I didn’t know anything about him! You can just tell that he was quite the character. Some people just give off that vibe and you can feel it thru this video. Thanks again Jeff for your awesome show!
You put it well! Some celebrities just have that unique spark!
Another great video
Great way to start my Monday morning
Thanks
Great video. I could see the resemblance to his son. Thank you. ☮️🎶💖
Thanks so much for another lesson in the history of days gone bye and the people of those days.
I appreciate the nicely review! Blessings!
Good morning Jeff & Sarah.
Wonderful video, Mr. Baer seemed to be one heckuva man, any criticism of him, may well be more attributable to envy than to anything else.
Enjoyed the video y'all, keep them coming.
A great little nugget of history. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Jeff. I knew about Jethro's Father being a boxer. My Father always reminded us about him beating the nazi Schmeling. Never knew he was the "beast", he was. What a large, fun guy to be around. Always a wealth of information from you. Thank you. Cheers from Detroit 🇺🇲
Jeff what a great story and remembrance of a fine man. Thank you so much for sharing this so I really enjoyed the story have a great day.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Another fantastic show thank you
Thanks again for letting me tag along with you on your journey.
You are so welcome! Thanks for coming along!
I moved to Sacramento about 30 years ago and my nephew is buried in the same cemetery. Of course being a fan of the Beverly Hillbillies I knew a little about Max Baer Sr. but definitely learned more about him in this video. There's a park in Sacramento named after Ancil Hoffman who was his boxing trainer and apparently a big philanthropist in the Sacramento area. Allister MacKenzie who designed Augusta National golf course also designed the course at Haggin Oaks during the same timeframe and they have a lot of pictures of Max Sr. when they had the Sacramento Open golf tournament in the 30's.
❤ history that I didn't know about! Thank you!
I think I am with most people here hearing of Max Baer, Sr. only as the father of Max Baer, Jr., and that he was briefly boxing's heavyweight champion of the world. That said, I watched a couple of seasons of the old "Make Room For Daddy" show, and Max Baer, Sr. was a guest on one of the episodes.
Thank you for showing his final resting place and fleshing out his story, which I'm not sure was that widely known, The interesting thing for me is that Jethro Bodine floated above your description of Max Baer Sr.'s personality, and I can see how his son was able to portray Jethro so easily. Unfortunately, he was already gone by the time "The Beverly Hillbillies" aired , but I could easily see Max Baer, Sr. play Jethro Sr. as a recurring character on "The Beverly Hillbillies".
Another great episode, Jeff!
Jeff, This was one of your best.
I appreciate that, Jerry!
Great story! It sounds like he was quite a character. Thanks, as always, for taking us along...
Glad you enjoyed it!
Such a nice video. Max Baer was a man of many talents and certainly larger than life. Nice memorial to him. Thank you Jeff.
Never knew. I was born in 54. How interesting. You always have interesting history. Thanks as always for your hard work, it shows!
I truly appreciate the positive words! It’s helps spur us on! Thank you!
Jeff, being a fan of boxing I really enjoyed this tribute , thanks 👍
Thank you Jeff 😊
Great episode I love seeing in-depth videos about local people and their life stories. So many are over looked or forgotten with time .
Thanks for the nice comment, Becky!
Poor guy, they didn't portray him very well in Cinderella man. Glad you cleared that up! Great video! Great meeting you at the graffiti cruise the other weekend as well! Keep up the great work!
Thank you Jeff, for EACH and EVERY one of your videos. They are always a day brightener for we shut ins.
Wow, thank you! So happy to hear our videos brighten your day!
Thanks for remembering and sharing the life and legacy of Max Baer, Sr. I have never heard of him until this video. I remember his son on Beverly Hillbillies though. These videos make me wonder if people will remember me long after I am gone from walking this earth. Yikes! Can't wait til your next video. Much appreciated, Jeff.
Thank you, our good friend!
Good video Jeff ,one day late. Watching was at a rifle shoot with a friend from Omaha. ! The quigley shoot in Forsyth montana. THANK YOU FRANK FROM MONTANA......
Thank you.