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The Legacy of Don Bradman

Cricket History

This collection details the life and cricket career of Don Bradman, widely regarded as the greatest batsman in cricket history. It covers his playing years, his personal life, and the establishment of 'The Bradman Collection' at the State Library of South Australia.

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24 Questions Easy Ages 10+ Mar 18, 2026

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This study set covers Cricket History through 24 practice questions. This collection details the life and cricket career of Don Bradman, widely regarded as the greatest batsman in cricket history. It covers his playing years, his personal life, and the establishment of 'The Bradman Collection' at the State Library of South Australia. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.

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1 Who is considered the greatest batsman in the history of world cricket?
  • A Sachin Tendulkar
  • B Ricky Ponting
  • C Don Bradman
  • D Viv Richards
2 In what country did Don Bradman play cricket?
  • A England
  • B Australia
  • C India
  • D South Africa
3 What was Don Bradman's career batting average?
  • A 95.50
  • B 99.94
  • C 100.00
  • D 98.76
4 How many more runs did Don Bradman need to average 100?
  • A 10
  • B 5
  • C 4
  • D 2
5 In what year did Don Bradman begin his cricket career for Australia?
  • A 1928
  • B 1930
  • C 1925
  • D 1934
6 In what year did Don Bradman end his cricket career?
  • A 1950
  • B 1948
  • C 1945
  • D 1952
7 Where was Don Bradman born?
  • A Sydney
  • B Melbourne
  • C Bowral
  • D Cootamundra
8 In which Australian state was Don Bradman born?
  • A Victoria
  • B Queensland
  • C New South Wales
  • D South Australia
9 At what age did Don Bradman's family move to Bowral?
  • A Four
  • B Three
  • C Two
  • D One
10 Where did Don Bradman begin playing cricket?
  • A Adelaide
  • B Sydney
  • C Bowral
  • D Melbourne
11 At what age did Don Bradman begin playing club cricket in Sydney?
  • A 16
  • B 18
  • C 20
  • D 19
12 At what age was Don Bradman selected to play for New South Wales?
  • A 18
  • B 19
  • C 20
  • D 21
13 At what age did Don Bradman make his Australian debut?
  • A 18
  • B 19
  • C 20
  • D 21
14 In what year did Don Bradman move to South Australia?
  • A 1930
  • B 1934
  • C 1938
  • D 1940
15 How old was Don Bradman when he moved to South Australia?
  • A 24
  • B 26
  • C 28
  • D 30
16 Which city became Don Bradman's home for the rest of his life?
  • A Sydney
  • B Melbourne
  • C Adelaide
  • D Perth
17 Who persuaded Don Bradman to place his scrapbooks in the State Library of South Australia?
  • A Dr David Tonkin
  • B Hedley Brideson
  • C A librarian
  • D A historian
18 What was Hedley Brideson's role?
  • A Premier of South Australia
  • B Chief Librarian of the State Library of South Australia
  • C Bradman's business partner
  • D A cricket commentator
19 What was the purpose of placing the scrapbooks in the library's custody?
  • A To be sold at auction
  • B To be organised into chronological albums
  • C To be made into a movie
  • D To be kept private
20 In what year did Bradman donate personal items to the State, forming 'The Bradman Collection'?
  • A 1975
  • B 1980
  • C 1985
  • D 1990
21 Who was the Premier of South Australia when Bradman donated personal items?
  • A Hedley Brideson
  • B Don Bradman
  • C Dr David Tonkin
  • D Unknown
22 What is the name of the collection formed by Don Bradman's donated personal items?
  • A The Don Bradman Archive
  • B The Bradman Collection
  • C The Australian Cricket Legacy
  • D The Bradman Memorabilia
23 Where was 'The Bradman Collection' displayed for many years?
  • A Adelaide Oval
  • B The State Library's Institute Building
  • C The Mortlock Library
  • D All of the above
24 In what year was 'The Bradman Collection' transferred to Adelaide Oval?
  • A 2000
  • B 2005
  • C 2008
  • D 2010
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