Bradman's 1947-48 Cap Sells for Record 460,000 AUD

A rare Baggy Green cap worn by Australian cricket legend Sir Donald Bradman during the 1947-48 Test series against India sold for a record 460,000 Australian dollars at an auction on the Gold Coast on Monday, marking the highest price ever paid for one of his caps.

The cap, personally gifted by Bradman to Indian cricketer Sriranga Wasudev Sohoni, had been preserved by Sohoni's family for more than 75 years, passing through three generations without ever being publicly displayed or offered for sale. Family members treated it with utmost care, allowing only brief viewings once individuals reached age 16. Its excellent condition, free from the fading and insect damage that affected another Bradman cap sold for 311,000 Australian dollars in 2024, contributed to the elevated price. Inside the cap, handwritten inscriptions read "D.G. Bradman" and "S.W. Sohoni," confirming its authenticity.

The auction took place at Lloyds Auctions on Australia Day, drawing bids from collectors eager to own a piece of cricket history. An anonymous Australian buyer secured the item and plans to place it on public display at a prominent museum, ensuring it remains accessible to fans and preserving its...