The Aussie who stunned Bradman with his aggression

Bradman's Compliment

This is the story of Stan McCabe , the Australian's flamboyant cricketing knight.  The fearless Stan produced some of the most stunning innings in Test  history

Bradman's mate

Headingly masterpiece

In 1938, McCabe delivered a masterpiece at Trent Bridge.  Neville Cardus described as "great and noble."

232 runs in 235 minutes

McCabe's innings of 232 in 235 minutes remains one of cricket’s greatest displays of skill and bravery.  It was an innings that elevated the game to the level of art.

Bradman to his temmates

“Come and look at this. You will never see the likes of this again.”

Stuff of Legends

Coming in at 194 for 6, McCabe added 217 with his partners, who just scored 38 of them. A counter attacking masterpiece for the folklore had been played.