MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A blazer worn by cricketer great Don Bradman during his first series as Australia captain sold at auction Monday for 100,000 Australian dollars ($70,000).
The green woollen blazer with gold piping and the Australian coat of arms on its breast pocket was worn by Bradman during the 1936-1937 test series against England.
Bidding opened at A$50,000 ($35,000) and there were two active bidders, one in the room and one on the phone. The blazer went to the bidder in the room who will pay a total of $132,000 ($91,000) when sales tax and the buyer's premium is added.
Auctioneer Max Williamson said "this is the first (Bradman) blazer we've had up for auction, which is possibly why it sold so well. It went beyond our expectations. We're still shaking.
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