The Centenary of Sir Donald Bradman
New released Edition - "The Last Stand"
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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 Last Stand "
The Tribute with this piece reads as below.
The Last Stand
The occasion was a momentous one for the best cricketer that ever lived and for the game itself.
This was Don Bradman's last Test match, fittingly against arch rival England at The Oval in August 1948.
With the Ashes securely in their grasp the Aussie Invincibles completed the four-nil whitewash of the five Test series (having drawn the Third Test).
History recorded that needing four in his final inning to finish with a Test average of 100, Bradman was bowled second ball by a googly from Eric Hollies.
Here opposing captain Norman Yardley leads a special on-field tribute to the great man as the English doff their caps to him.
Bradman played a total of 52 Tests from 1928, with World War II interrupting his career when still at its peak.
He batted 80 times against England, the West Indies, South Africa and India, scoring 6,996 runs at an average of 99.94.
This included 17 centuries, 10 double centuries and two triple tons, with a highest score of 334.