Don Bradman’s stature is so high in cricket thanks to his remarkable career. And fans keep him in high regard, which was evident at a Sydney auction where his baggy green fetched $250,000 on December 3, 2024.
Many cricket enthusiasts bid for his cap, which is now a substantial piece of cricket history. The cap is almost 80 years old, with signs of wear and tear present on it due to sun and pest-related damage.
But what’s so special about Don Bradman’s baggy green?
Baggy green, the cap worn by Australian Test players, is a matter of pride among Australians. The players who make their Test debut for Australia get to wear baggy green caps.
The auctioned baggy green was one of Bradman’s caps, which he donned in his final home Test series against India in 1947/48. Bonhams, the auction house that conducted the auction, also confirmed the same.
In his last home series, Bradman amassed 715 runs in six innings, including a double ton and three centuries. He averaged 178.75, showing his brilliance with the bat.
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How did the auction progress?
When Bradman’s baggy green came up for sale, there was intense bidding among buyers. The bid started at $160,000, and within 10 minutes, the final bid settled at $250,000. After including the premium charges, the final price increased to $310,000.
This is not the first time Bradman’s cap was put up in an auction. In 2020, the legendary batter’s baggy green from his debut Test fetched $290,000.
