That’s the message from John Bradman as the world remembers his father, Sir Donald Bradman, exactly one century on from his birth. Speaking from Adelaide, Mr Bradman hoped tributes would also extend for more than his cricketing abilities.

“The way my dad is remembered is part of our family’s legacy. We’re very proud of his achievements as a cricketer, but even prouder of his personal attributes,” he said.

Mr Bradman said he was amazed at the extent of public interest about his father, 100 years after his birth and 60 years after his final Test.

“There does seem to be a remarkable amount of interest that I know Dad would have been surprised about,” he said.

Mr Bradman also believes his father would not have cared for recent claims his Test average could have exceeded 100 if not for some statistical oversights.

“Of course not,” Mr Bradman said when asked if the higher average would change public perception of The Don. “It wouldn't have interested him in the slightest. At the time of his retirement, he had no idea what his average was.”

For the full story see the Southern Highland News, Wednesday, August 27

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