Howzat?! - The Bradman-Heydon connection

The name Heydon featured prominently twice in the career of Australia’s greatest batsman. My late, great-uncle Harold was secretary of the New South Wales Cricket Association and, in 1926, he wrote to the 18-year-old Donald to invite the country lad to attend practice in Sydney.

As his notoriety grew, Bradman was the primary reason for growing gate attendances, but he was paid a pittance. Offers to play for more money from other clubs came; Harold decided that loyalty would keep Bradman in New South Wales.