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John Bradman
Born (1939-06-10) June 10, 1939 (age 86)
Adelaide, South Australia
Other namesJohn Bradsen
OccupationAcademic
Spouse
Judith
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(div. 1994)​
[1]
PartnerMegan Kate Webster
Children3, including Greta and Nick Bradman
ParentDonald Bradman (father)
Academic background
EducationThe University of Adelaide

John Russell Bradman (born June 10, 1939)[2] is an Australian academic who taught at the law school of the University of Adelaide, lecturing in constitutional and environmental law.[3] He is the son of Australian cricketer Sir Donald Bradman, and has been the spokesperson for the Bradman family on a number of public issues—particularly in relation to the "exploitation" of his father's name.[4]

Life and family

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John Bradman was previously known as John Bradsen,[5] having changed his last name in his early thirties to avoid the pressures associated with the name's celebrity.[6] He stated that the change was not "to pretend I was somebody other than who I was but simply to say... please give me a break".[7] His ex-wife still goes by the name Judith Bradsen.[8] John Bradman featured in an episode of the Australian TV show Australian Story, "Being Bradman", which aired in 2015.[9] John Bradman also appeared in the documentary "Bradman and Tendulkar", which aired on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in 2023.[10] He has been the regular presenter of the Don Award for the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.[11][12]

He has three children: Greta, Tom and Nick. Greta Bradman is an operatic soprano, psychologist, and radio broadcaster.[13] She has released multiple albums and performed at numerous national events in Australia, including the State Memorial Service of Shane Warne.[14] Tom Bradman worked at the Australian Department of Agriculture before taking up farming, appearing on the Australian TV show Landline, in which he discussed his approach to regenerative agriculture.[15] In 2017, Nick Bradman appeared on the front cover of the South Australian newspaper The Advertiser, after attaining an ATAR of 99.95 (eclipsing his grandfather's batting average of 99.94).[16][17] He subsequently received the University Medal in law from the Australian National University.[18][19]

References

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  1. ^ https://www.commercialrealestate.com.au/news/bradman-weekender-cottage-yours-for-2m-1097990/
  2. ^ https://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/bradmans-biography
  3. ^ Being Bradman - Part 1, ABC News, 27 July 2015, retrieved 27 April 2023
  4. ^ Kappelle, Liza (3 August 2011). "Bradman name case settled out of court". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  5. ^ "Williams, John; Bradsen, John --- "The Perils of Inclusion: The Constitution and the Race Power" [1997] AdelLawRw 7; (1997) 19 Adelaide Law Review 95". classic.austlii.edu.au. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  6. ^ "Living in the shadow of Sir Donald Bradman's fame". ABC News. 26 July 2015. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  7. ^ Hawkins, Belinda and Page, Wendy (26 July 2015). "Living in the shadow of Sir Donald Bradman's fame". ABC News. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  8. ^ https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-27/living-in-the-shadow-of-sir-donald-bradmans-fame/6647346
  9. ^ Being Bradman - Part 1, ABC News, 27 July 2015, retrieved 27 April 2023
  10. ^ Kennedy, Paul (21 January 2023). "'That's a superpower': The shared mindset that made two of cricket's greatest batters click". ABC News. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  11. ^ "Ash Barty's cricket lessons keep paying dividends as tennis number one wins The Don". ABC News. AAP. 10 October 2019. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  12. ^ "John Bradman Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images". gettyimages.co.uk. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  13. ^ "Being Bradman - Part 2". abc.net.au. 3 August 2015. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  14. ^ Marshman, Janine (30 March 2022). "Greta Bradman to sing at Shane Warne's state memorial service". ABC Classic. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  15. ^ Staight, Kerry (13 October 2017). "Don Bradman's grandson takes agricultural shot with 'regenerative' poultry farm". ABC News. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  16. ^ Williams, Tim (5 January 2017). "Batter than Average: Nick Bradman's university entrance score is almost the same as his legendary grandfather's batting average". The Advertiser. pp. Cover.
  17. ^ Donohoe, Rose (4 January 2017). "Don Bradman's grandson beats his famous score". The New Daily. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  18. ^ "University Medal and Postgraduate Medal for Academic Excellence". ANU. 24 October 2014. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  19. ^ "ANU College of Law on LinkedIn: Congratulations to Nick Bradman, one of our outstanding mid-year graduates…". linkedin.com. Retrieved 29 August 2023.