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them that has 'em wears 'em ...
clubs favorite quote
was inspired by the family restaurant business in Detroit ... as a favorite quote ...
the words were above the original bar in the restaurant
who said that ... James Buchanan Brady of New York City, 1856-1917,
a socialite of his era ...
considered to be some hip, verbal swagger ... used in a playful way
also know as Lillian Russell's longtime romantic interest,
she was one of the most famous actresses of the late
19th and early 20th centuries
nicknamed Diamond Jim Brady, of the Gilded Age, at that time it was a status symbol for men to wear a diamond ring,
he wore many as well as collected many more as investments,
also know as a wealthy railroad tycoon, financier,
early financier of the film industry and philanthropist
who was know for his extravagant lifestyle as an American entrepreneur and apparently had an enormous appetite
and would often be spotted taking pleasure in the opportunity to splurge on decadent food,
he was also known for being a mainstay of Broadway nightlife and also for owning a notable stable of Thoroughbred racehorses
and his large sum donations to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore and
New York City Hospital, which are both still running hospitals today
there was also a movie called Diamond Jim, a story about the legendary iconic personality that came out in 1935
his character has been featured in several movies since then and made reference to in additional shows and songs
my Father's parents were both originally from New York
but both families eventually moved and settled in the Detroit area
the story of Diamond Jim Brady of NYC became the theme of
the original Diamond Jim Brady's in Detroit
opened by Jim Brady, my Grandfather, and ran as a family business that started in 1954 has since closed ...
currently there is a newer location in the Detroit area,
Royal Oak, MI
with a unique take on the same theme that's evolved over the years ...
Jim Brady's of Detroit
also featuring the favorite quote
maybe history repeating itself, I saw how this quote was a good fit for
bb wears as well
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