Don Bradman's 304 Leeds Bat (Back)

William Sykes & Son ‘Don Bradman’ bat used by Don Bradman. This bat to score a mighty triple century 304 runs against England in July 1934 at Headingly Leeds. In the next Test, at The Oval, Kennington he scored 244.

The reverse of the bat's blade has been annotated by Don Bradman using an ink pen. It reads, 'This is the bat with which I scored 304 at Leeds and 244 at The Oval against England, 1934.'

Signed 'Don Bradman Private' on upper right reverse blade. Also on upper left; 'To Peter Webb (?) with best wishes from Don Bradman'.

The 304 at Headingley was Don Bradman's 2nd highest Test innings while the 244 was made in a record breaking 2nd wicket partnership of 451 with Australian legend Bill Ponsford (266). This incomparable partnership record was only broken in 1997/98 by Sri-Lankans Sanath Jayasuriya and Rosham Mahanama against India, making a mighty 576 runs.

Blade face is heavily worn from repeated deliveries. The handle retains its grip now atrophied.The reverse of the blade has been annotaded by Sir Donald Bradman using an ink pen.