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Don Bradman (1908-2001) (subject)

Don Bradman videos

27 August 2023 · Leave a Comment

Don Bradman strides out

[Editor: A selection of videos regarding Don Bradman.] From the vault: Bradman’s Batting Masterclass | Wide World of Sports https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cQHKXt7ix4 Meet the ICC Hall of Famers: Sir Donald Bradman | ‘He was twice as good as … [Read more...] about Don Bradman videos

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Our Don Bradman [song, written by Jack O’Hagan, 1930]

27 August 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song, about Don Bradman, written by Jack O’Hagan, and sung by Art Leonard (also known as Len Maurice; real name, Leonard Arthur Morris), was released in July 1930 by Regal Records.] “Our Don Bradman.” [Transcribed from the music videos.] Who is it that … [Read more...] about Our Don Bradman [song, written by Jack O’Hagan, 1930]

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“Don Bradman” [song, 1 September 1932]

28 October 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This is an excerpt from “The Children’s Pages” section of The Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld.), 1 September 1932. The song is about the famous cricketer, Don Bradman; some music videos of the song are also available.] “Don Bradman.” A reader of “The Queenslander” … [Read more...] about “Don Bradman” [song, 1 September 1932]

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Don Bradman, legend of Australian cricket

27 August 2012 · Leave a Comment

Don Bradman

Don Bradman was Australia’s greatest sportsman, being the most successful batsman to have ever emerged in the history of cricket — not just in Australia, but in the entire world. Donald George Bradman was born in Cootamundra, New South Wales, on the 27th of August 1908. He … [Read more...] about Don Bradman, legend of Australian cricket

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