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Sir Donald George Bradman, also known as 'The Don', was born 27th August 1908 in Cootamundra, New South Wales. He was born into a cricket-mad family. His mother, Emily, played in the women's intercolonial cricket competition in the 1890s; his father and uncle took him to watch cricket as a child.
Don Bradman was a teetotaller, ambitious, conservative and meticulous. I was outspoken and gregarious, an equally ambitious young man of Irish descent’ (O’Reilly 1985, 53–54). He later blamed Bradman for the omission of the spinner Clarrie Grimmett from the team that toured England in 1938, describing it as ‘the most biased, ill-considered piece of selection known to Australian cricket’ (Pollard 1995, 312).
Feb 27, 2001 · Sir Donald Bradman, who has died aged 92, was the greatest cricketer of the 20th century and the greatest batsman who ever lived. He was also arguably the most famous of all Australians - and ...
Don Bradman—The Greatest Batsman of All Time. Don Bradman (1908–2001) is known as the greatest cricket batsman of all time. This Expedition, visits key places in his life and sporting career. A example of a life well lived. A humble man of great integrity, Bradman was greatly admired by people from all walks of life.
Average: 99.94. Bowling Stats. Wickets: 2. Best bowling: 1/8. Runs: 72. Average: 36.00. Don Bradman's greatness lay not just with his peerless batting and sound captaincy but is reflected in a respect that transcends both the sporting community and national boundaries. His contribution both on and off the field led him to become an undisputed ...
Aug 26, 2016 · 2. Jack Fingleton: During a match at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Bradman came to know that Fingleton’s bat had been sprinkled with holy water by a Catholic bishop. When the opening batsman ...
The Bradman Museum celebrates the cricketing achievements and the life of Sir Donald Bradman through a dedicated Bradman Gallery. Showcases at the museum include donations by Sir Donald Bradman. Original match used objects include blazers, caps, bats, trophies, rare photographs, interactive histories, his personal letters and typed notes, rare documents, videos and portraits of national significance.
