Sir Donald Bradman

Sir Donald George "Don" Bradman, AC, often referred to as "The Don", was an Australian cricketer, widely acknowledged as the greatest Test batsman of all time. Born: August 27, 1908, Cootamundra Died: February 25, 2001

Don hit just six sixes in his Test career, five v. England and one v. India. He also hit two fives and a staggering 618 fours in Test cricket. He said hit everything along the ground and you won't get out. This is one of the greatest quotes in sports history.

Sir Donald Bradman had to choose between going to war and defending his country or being the captain of the Australian cricket team. He chose to go to war but he return and came back to cricket. A very courageous man indeed.

Sir Donald Bradman is a hero because he showed courage by going to war then coming back to cricket and becoming the greatest batsmen to ever stand on a cricket pitch.