Don Bradman's blazer sells for A$132,000
The blazer worn by Australian cricketing great Donald Bradman during his first series as test captain sold for A$132,000 ($91,410.00) on Monday, local media reported.
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Sydney: The blazer worn by Australian cricketing great Donald Bradman during his first series as test captain sold for A$132,000 ($91,410.00) on Monday, local media reported.
It had been expected to sell for A$70,000-90,000 but bids had reached the A$100,000 mark when the hammer went down at the auction house in Melbourne.
Taxes and commissions accounted for the other A$32,000.
"This is the first (Bradman) blazer we`ve had up for auction, which is possibly why it sold so well," auctioneer Max Williamson told Australian Associated Press.
"It went beyond our expectations ... we`re still shaking."
Anything related to Bradman, who retired with a test batting average of 99.94, is a major attraction for collectors of cricket memorabilia and his 1948 "Invincibles" tour cap sold for A$402,500 in 2008.