Glimpses of Blackheath 7

Now where were we? Ah I know. We were standing in Govetts Leap Rd heading east and we had swivelled ninety degrees to look across the street at the old Victory Theatre.

Okay, let's continue to walk east for about 150 metres until we reach the junction of Govetts Leap Rd and Clanwilliam Street. Turn right and proceed along Clanwilliam for about 100 metres. You will be standing at the entrance to the Blackheath Sports Ground where you will see a metal sign detailing the exploits of one Donald Bradman.

It appears (and this is quite well documented) that on the 2nd November 1931, Bradman played in a second class cricket fixture right here at this very ground. He came into bat for three overs (i.e. Australian eight ball overs) before retiring. In that time he had scored 102 runs - a most extraordinary and (to my knowledge) quite unique achievement.

Now for residents of North America, for whom the sport of cricket is a complete mystery and Don Bradman an unknown entity, just think baseball and Babe Ruth. "The Don" as he is affectionately known, is widely regarded as the greatest sportsperson ever to be produced in this country and arguably the finest cricketer who has ever lived. For this event to take place in little old Blackheath is something special .. at least we think so.