This March 2001 memorial issue of TIME was published in the immediate aftermath of Sir Donald Bradman’s death and stands as one of the most widely circulated international tributes to cricket’s greatest figure.
 
Featuring a striking black-and-white cover portrait of Bradman in his playing cap, the issue anchors its coverage around the feature article “Farewell to the Don”, a reflective essay that situates Bradman not merely as a sporting champion, but as a cultural symbol of Australia through war, depression, and post-war recovery.
 
The central spread traces:
Bradman’s rise from Bowral prodigy to global sporting icon
His unmatched statistical dominance
The myth-making that followed his final Test innings
His quiet withdrawal from public life in later years
The collective national response to his passing
 
The tone is measured, elegiac, and authoritative—typical of TIME’s long-form obituary style—making this issue both a historical document and a compelling piece of cricket literature.
 
TIME cover issues devoted to major sporting figures are increasingly sought after, particularly when tied to death notices or milestone moments.