The Don Turns 100

• Aug 28, 2008

• #1

Heinz

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The great batsman that was Sir Donald Bradman turned 100 the other day.

Truly magnificent player, admired by all.

Allan Massie: A century on from his birth and Bradman remains way out in a class of his own - The Scotsman

 

• Aug 28, 2008

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eddie_brunette

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What an awesome player he was, truly a legend

edd

 

• Aug 28, 2008

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Gnomey

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Yep totally agree Ed, truly the greatest batsmen ever.

 

• Aug 30, 2008

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Wayne Little

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Agreed, the greatest batsman to take the crease!

Read the other day there was someone checking his innings records and claims to have discovered 4 runs not credited to him, that would take his average to the 100 mark? I guess time will tell....if there is any truth in it.

 

• Aug 30, 2008

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Heinz

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Yeah won't change his official average even if the runs existed.

A relative told me he thinks the Don had tears in his eyes for his last innings and thats why he got knocked over for a duck. Bit of urban myth I think but still a nice story.