His performances in England in 1930, right at the heart of the Depression, gave the nation hope. Of course it carried on until 1948 when he retired. He was seen as someone of enormous integrity. He wrote 80 letters a day, four hours a day. Bradman is dead.
Nation mourns greatest hero.
Former Australian cricket captain Mark Taylor said Sir Donald was the greatest Australian he had ever met. Fifty-three years after playing his final Test match, he was still revered around the world, held in incredible esteem. As a cricketer, the world has known no equal. He was the true symbol of fine sportsmanship, the benchmark that all young cricketers aspired to. His innings may have closed but his legacy will forever live on in the hearts of millions of Australians.