The winning bid was placed by an anonymous Australian collector, who has confirmed that the prized cap will be displayed in a leading museum, ensuring it remains accessible to the public. The cap has immense historical value, as it was personally gifted by Bradman to fellow Test cricketer SW Sohoni during the 1947-48 series against India, which marked Bradman’s last home Test series before his retirement in 1948.
Bradman took his bow with an unprecedented Test batting average of 99.94, a figure that continues to define his status as the greatest batsman in the history of the game. Remarkably, the cap remained in the same family for over 75 years and had never before been publicly displayed or offered for sale.
“Reveal a piece of cricket history with this stunning 1947-48 Australian Baggy Cap, manufactured by Farmer’s Sydney and adorned with the Cricket Coat of Arms. Cherished in the family collection ever since, this cap connects you to the invincible era of Don Bradman and a memorable exchange with the Indian team,” reads the Lloyds listing of the cap, as quoted by India Today.
Baggy green caps from the era of Sir Donald Bradman are exceptionally rare, with only a handful known to exist, making them among the most coveted artefacts in cricket memorabilia. Bradman remains the game’s greatest icon, defined by statistics that still defy belief.
During 52 Test matches for Australia, he amassed 6,996 runs at an extraordinary average of 99.94, a feat unparalleled in the history of the sport. Bradman hit 29 Test centuries, including two triple hundreds, and led Australia’s dominant era between 1928 and 1948, setting an enduring benchmark for batting excellence.
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