19 year old kid wonder “The Boy from Bowral” Donald George Bradman excels in his first-class debut match for NSW at Sheffield Shield in Adelaide.
The young man and NSW were up against South Australia, going head to head in the gentleman’s game. He concluded with a historic 118 runs, making him the twentieth Australian in history to achieve a century in their first-class debut game. He showcased the main aspects of his natural game – quick footwork, confidence and the ability to score runs in a hurry.
Born 27th August 1908 in Cootamundra, New south Wales, Donald Bradman began his career at Bowral public school. He achieved his first ever century when he was only twelve years of age playing against Mittagong High School. Ending with an unbreakable 115 total runs.
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I found I had to be pretty quick on my feet and keep my wits about me, and in this way I developed, perhaps, sense of distance and pace”.
It is said that Bradman’s father took him to watch the Fifth Ashes Test Match at the Sydney Cricket Ground, and upon that day, he vowed “I shall never be satisfied, until I play on this ground.”
That’s one thing many people will be looking forward to in the boy’s bright future.
What would be rather unusual is that Don just a couple years ago, gave up the game of cricket to pursue two years of tennis, however he came back into the game two years ago, and by the looks of it, is in tip-top condition to make his mark on the game and at this rate, history.
Close friends and family describe Don as a great friend and they say he is a great sportsman. He plays fair and hard, and hardly ever badmouths anyone. A very respectable young man.
Donald George Bradman is the most anticipated young athlete in the state and many report him to be one of the game’s greatest. Many state that’s a bit far but who knows, anything can happen right? Only God knows how far Donald Bradman will go, the future’s bright for the young