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Sir Donald Bradman’s iconic baggy green cap, worn during the historic Ashes series 1946-47, has found a new home at the National Museum of Australia. This remarkable acquisition celebrates the enduring legacy of one of cricket’s greatest legends and preserves a priceless piece of Australian sporting history.
Sir Donald Bradman’s iconic Baggy Green finds new home at national museum
The treasured cap, symbolizing Bradman’s leadership as captain during the first Ashes series following World War II, was purchased by the Canberra-based museum for an astonishing AU$ 438,500 (approximately INR 2.50 crore), with the federal government generously contributing half of the acquisition cost.
Australian Arts Minister Tony Burke said Australians would be hard-pressed to find anyone who hasn’t heard of the great Donald Bradman, arguably the greatest cricketer of all time. He added that having one of Bradman’s iconic baggy greens in the National Museum of Australia means visitors will have the opportunity to get up close and connect with the nation’s sporting and cultural history.
“You’d be hard-pressed to meet an Australian that hasn’t heard of the great Donald Bradman, arguably the greatest cricketer of all time, Now to have one of his iconic baggy greens in the National Museum of Australia means visitors will have the opportunity to get up close and connect with our sporting and cultural history.” Tony Burke stated in the media release of museum.
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Bradman’s immense contribution to the Australian cricket
Bradman’s contribution to Australian cricket is nothing short of legendary. His remarkable batting average of 99.94 remains a benchmark of unparalleled excellence. His impact, however, extended far beyond statistics, particularly after the Second World War. As captain of the Ashes series 1946-47, which Australia won convincingly 3-0, Bradman’s leadership and brilliant performance ignited a fresh array of hope and national pride. This series was more than just a sporting contest; it was a symbol of resilience that helped a nation heal and find a sense of normalcy after the immense hardships of war, cementing Bradman’s status as a sporting hero.
