Sir Donald Bradman

Sir Donald Bradman was born in 1908, Cootamundra, NSW and died 2001, Kensington Park, SA. Bradman was a successful cricketer for Australia. Don Bradman was knighted in 1949. He was also the elected Chairman of the Board of Control in 1960 and Companion of the Order of Australia in 1979. Bradman was named the greatest athlete for the past 200 years in 1988.

When Don Bradman was young he hit a golf ball against a metal tank with a cricket stump, continuously. This helped him as he discovered his great talent for playing cricket.

In 1925, he received his first new cricket bat from his mum after making 300 against Moss Vale, aged 17. Soon after he was invited to attend training at the SCG with the NSW Cricket Team. In his first shield innings (in 1928) he scored a stunning 118 runs.

Finally, he made his debut for Australia. Australia was soon dominating the test matches. Suddenly, the English Captain discovered Bodyline, which is bowling at the man. After a long time Bradman found away to combat the bowling technique of the English. Using his wits and leg speed to dodge the ball and then use the pace of the ball to hit 4’s and 6’s.

Did you know? ABC Post Boxes code is 9994. Named after Don Bradman’s average 99.94. Don Bradman made 6,996 runs out of 70 test innings. Made 29 test centuries. Highest 1st class score 452*. Highest test score 334. 10 times n.o.