The Centenary of Sir Donald Bradman
New released Edition - "The Cover Drive"
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The Bradman Centenary Collection is:
* Four images of immense historical significance digitally reproduced on archive quality canvas
* Inclusive of Bradman facsimile signature
* Inclusive of a tribute card detailing the history behind each moment
* Official Licensed by the Bradman Foundation & Cricket Australia
* Approx size of 670mm x 470mm
* Available Now
* Limited to 200 only per image
Born on the 27 th of August 1908 Don Bradman rose to acclaim during times of hardship, depression and recovery to etch his name in cricket immortality.
100 years later, his Bradman's legacy remains as potent today as it ever was.
It is a measure of his impact on the game that his status has continued to escalate since he last laid his hands on the willow. He was one of precious few figures whose fortunes could and did lift the spirits of a nation.
As part of the Bradman Centenary celebrations, we are pleased to release the Bradman Centenary Collection. Each of the 4 unique images have been digitally reproduced on archive quality canvas with a facsimile signature of Bradman included in each of ‘Awe Struck', ‘Off to Battle', ‘The Final Curtain' and ‘The Cover Drive'. The details of each print are attached for your reference.
This part of the collection is " The Cover Drive "
The Tribute with this piece reads as below.
The Cover Drive
Don Bradman's classic cover drive was a stroke of sheer majesty – a signature shot that you could be excused for thinking looked effortless and all but routine but that would be to dismiss its prowess.
Well practised, it was a feature of his game, masterfully delivered with poise, balance and elegance.
Bradman could control the tempo of a match and regularly ripped apart opposition attacks. Over the years few got the better of him.
It is a measure of his impact on the gentleman's game that his status has continued to escalate since he last laid his hands on the willow.
He was one of precious few figures whose fortunes could and did lift the spirits of a nation.
Bradman's legacy remains as potent today as it ever was.
It is said that when former South African President Nelson Mandela was released after 27 years in prison, his first question to an Australian visitor was: "Is Sir Donald Bradman still alive?"