A historic “baggy green” cap worn by Australia’s legendary batsman, Don Bradman, during the 1947-48 Test series against India, is set to be auctioned in Sydney on Tuesday. The tattered piece of cricket history is expected to fetch up to $260,000 USD.
The cap, awarded to Don Bradman during India’s first-ever overseas Test tour following their independence, holds immense significance in cricket lore. Bradman amassed an astonishing 715 runs across six innings in the series, averaging 178.75. His performances included three centuries and a double century, showcasing his unparalleled dominance.
Auction house Bonhams has described the cap as “the only known baggy green” from one of Bradman’s most prolific Test series. Despite visible wear, including fading, insect damage, and a torn peak, it is expected to sell for between $195,000 and $260,000.
The baggy green cap is an iconic symbol of Australian Test cricket, revered by players and fans alike. Widely regarded as the greatest batsman of all time, Don Bradman retired with a record Test batting average of 99.94. Cricket authority Wisden hailed him as the finest cricketer to ever grace the sport.
A cap worn by Bradman during his 1928 Test debut fetched $290,000 in 2020, a record at the time for any of his memorabilia. However, this figure was eclipsed by Shane Warne’s baggy green, which sold for $650,000 in 2020 to support Australian bushfire relief efforts.
Both Bradman and Warne have left indelible marks on the cricketing world. Don Bradman Passed away in 2001 at the age of 92 while Shane Warne died unexpectedly in 2022 at the age of 52.
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