{"id":1025,"date":"2026-01-27T11:37:17","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T06:07:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/?post_type=news&#038;p=1025"},"modified":"2026-02-04T17:09:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T11:39:35","slug":"don-bradman-baggy-green-cap-sold-auction","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/news\/don-bradman-baggy-green-cap-sold-auction\/","title":{"rendered":"Don Bradman Baggy Green Cap Sold at Auction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of cricket\u2019s most iconic memorabilia, Sir Donald Bradman\u2019s Baggy Green cap, recently went under the hammer in a highly anticipated auction in Australia.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cap, steeped in history, once worn during Bradman\u2019s final home Test series against India in 1947-48, attracted attention from collectors, cricket enthusiasts, and museums alike. Its sale marks a remarkable moment in the preservation of cricket heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cap carries immense historical significance, as it was personally gifted by Bradman to Indian cricketer S.W. Sohoni.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Sohoni family safeguarded this treasure for over seven decades, allowing only glimpses under strict conditions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For generations, the cap remained hidden from public view, making its auction a rare opportunity for the cricketing world to witness a tangible piece of Bradman\u2019s legendary career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sir Donald Bradman, often hailed as the greatest batsman in cricket history, retired in 1948 with an unmatched Test batting average of 99.94.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Across 52 Test matches, he amassed 6,996 runs, including 29 centuries, two triple centuries, and 12 double centuries. His dominance transformed Australian cricket and established him as a global sporting icon.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Owning a Baggy Green cap worn by Bradman is considered a rare honor, as only a handful of these caps from his era exist, and even fewer are linked to specific series or personal stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The auction, held on Australia Day at a prestigious Gold Coast venue, concluded with the cap being purchased by an anonymous collector.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The buyer confirmed that the cap would not remain in private hands but would be displayed in a museum for public appreciation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cricket fans welcomed this decision, recognizing the Baggy Green as a symbol of Australia\u2019s cricket tradition and Bradman\u2019s enduring legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond its monetary value, the cap represents the rich history of Test cricket and the spirit of sportsmanship Bradman embodied.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bradman\u2019s presence at the first Test of the 1947-48 series against India was marked not just by stellar performances but also by moments like the traditional <a href=\"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/test-match-lunch-break-time-explained\/\">Test match lunch<\/a>, where players would gather mid-game to strategize and bond.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These lunches were a significant part of the cricketing culture, blending sport with camaraderie, and the Baggy Green cap silently witnessed many such moments, adding to its historical aura.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each detail, from the inscriptions inside the cap to its careful preservation over decades, tells a story of excellence, discipline, and the profound respect earned by \u201cThe Don\u201d both on and off the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This auction underscores the significance of cricket memorabilia as cultural heritage and highlights the ongoing fascination with Bradman\u2019s life and achievements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For cricket lovers worldwide, the Baggy Green cap is more than a collectible; it is a testament to one of the greatest sporting legends of all time, bridging past glories with present admiration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":1026,"template":"","tags":[511,510,509],"ppma_author":[489],"class_list":["post-1025","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-baggy-green-cap-auction","tag-bradman-historic-cap","tag-don-bradman-baggy-green-cap"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/1025","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/news"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1026"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1025"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1025"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ppma_author?post=1025"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}