Will's Don Bradman timeline By joanneclare Jan 1, 1908 Don Bradman is born. Feb 25, 1922 Don leaves school. Don bradman leaves school to play cricket. Feb 25, 1924 Starts playing serious cricket. Jan 1, 1925 Don scores a MASSIVE 300! Jan 1, 1926 New South Walescricket sellectors want Don on their team. Jan 1, 1928 Don Bradman starts his career. Jan 1, 1928 Don is selected to play for England. He had just turned 20. Jan 1, 1948 Don ends serious career. Feb 25, 2001 Don Bradmans death.