Who was an Australian cricketer widely acknowledged as the greatest batsman of all time?

Sir Donald George "Don" Bradman (born August 27, 1908 – died February 25, 2001), referred to as "The Don", was an Australian cricketer, widely acknowledged as the greatest batsman of all time. Bradman's career test batting average of 99.94 is often cited as the greatest achievement by any sportsman in any major sport.

During his 20-year playing career, Bradman consistently scored at a level that made him, in the words of former Australia captain Bill Woodfull, "worth three batsmen to Australia". As a captain and administrator, Bradman was committed to attacking, entertaining cricket; he drew spectators in record numbers.

In 2001, Prime Minister John Howard of Australia called him the "greatest living Australian". Bradman's image has appeared on postage stamps and coins, and a museum dedicated to his life was opened while he was still living. On the centenary of his birth, August 27, 2008, the Royal Australian Mint issued a $5 commemorative gold coin with Bradman's image, and on November 19, 2009, he was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.