The Independent - London, February 27th, 2001
DONALD BRADMAN cast such a giant shadow over the world of cricket in the 20th century that his fame transcended its boundaries. As W. G. Grace dominated the game in the Victorian age, both as a player and as a public figure, so Bradman held centre-stage on and off the field all his adult life. Whether as a player, an administrator in Australian cricket affairs or as a national icon, he commanded the respect of his contemporaries and the attention of the public.
Bradman made his name as a high-scoring batsman at a time, particularly in Australia, when big scores were common currency. Newspaper...
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