James Manny Baer: What happened to Max Baer Jr.’s brother?

James Manny Baer was the son of professional boxer Max Baer and the brother of actor, producer, comedian, and director Max Baer Jr. James Manny Baer’s father was the world heavyweight champion from June 14, 1934, to June 13, 1935, and two of his fights were rated Fight of the Year by The Ring magazine. His brother Baer Jr is widely known for his role as Jethro Bodine, the dim-witted relative of Jed Clampett on The Beverly Hillbillies.

James Manny Baer: Bio Summary

How old was Max Baer’s son?

James Manny Baer was born on 9 August 1942 in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, United States of America. He was the son of  Max Baer and his wife Mary Ellen Sullivan. James Manny was the second child of the family, following his elder brother Max Baer Jr. closely and his younger sister Maudie Marian Baer following him closely.

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His paternal grandfather was of German Jewish descent, and his mother was of Irish descent. Jim’s uncle was boxer and actor Buddy Baer. He graduated from Sacramento’s Bishop Armstrong in 1960 and went on to attend the University of Santa Clara and Heald’s Business College majoring in accounting. After school, he worked for AK Steel, Rainbow Liquor, Berbarian Bros., and later Young’s Market.

His famous brother Baer Jr. served as a medical technician in the U.S. Air Force at Gunter Air Force Base Alabama before earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Santa Clara University, with a minor in philosophy. His first acting role was in Goldilocks and the Three Bears at the Blackpool Pavilion in England in 1949. He went on to appear in television programs such as Maverick, Surfside 6, Hawaiian Eye, Cheyenne, The Roaring 20’s, and 77 Sunset Strip.

James Manny Baer’s mother Mary Ellen Sullivan was a nurse and his father is rated #22 on The Ring magazine’s list of 100 greatest punchers of all time. He boxed in 84 professional fights from 1929 to 1941. In all, his record was 71–13. Fifty-three of those wins were knockouts, making him a member of the exclusive group of boxers to have won 50 or more bouts by knockout. He was Heavyweight Champion of the World from June 14, 1934, to June 13, 1935.

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What happened to Max Baer Jr.’s brother?

James Manny Baer passed away on 23 July 2009 in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, USA. He was 66 years old at the time of his death. According to his Findagrave profile, he died of a heart attack. James is survived by his wife of 17 years, Jackie Marshall; his brother Max Baer Jr.; his sister Maudie Goodwin (Tom); daughter Diana Lasus (Jared); granddaughter Madison; nephew Steve Goodwin; niece Staci Goodwin; along with great-nieces, Mary, Elizabeth; and great-nephew Max.

James Manny Baer rejoins his parents, the late Max Baer Sr. and Mary Ellen (Sullivan) Baer. His father of a massive heart attack on November 21, 1959, in a Hollywood hotel. He was 50 years old at the time of his sad passing. While he lay dying in his room, the hotel operator asked him if he needed the “house doctor.” “No,” he replied. “I need a people doctor!”. His last words reportedly were, “Oh God, here I go.” after a second heart attack.

James Manny’s mother Mary Ellen (Sullivan) Baer also passed away on 30 April 1978 in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, USA. The cause of her death was not revealed by the family. James Manny Baer was laid to rest at Saint Mary’s Catholic Cemetery and MausoleumSacramento in Sacramento County, California, USA just like his parents.