Junior Bridgeman, N.B.A. Player Turned Mogul, Dies

Junior Bridgeman, N.B.A. Player Turned Mogul, Dies at 71
He became an entrepreneur during a solid career with the Milwaukee Bucks. He later bought hundreds of fast-food outlets, a Coca-Cola bottling business and Ebony and Jet magazines.
Junior Bridgeman was a shining example for today’s NBA players to strive to emulate at the ends of their careers
Bridgeman, who played 12 NBA seasons, died Tuesday at 71. He became an astute businessman, fast-food franchise owner, 10 percent owner of the Bucks, and finally a billionaire.
Junior Bridgeman, Who Went From NBA Athlete To Billionaire Owner, Is Dead At 71
Bridgeman, known as well for 12 years as a small forward/shooting with the Milwaukee Bucks, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 71. His death has created a void in both the basketball and the business worlds, where he was widely admired as a self-made success.
Who Is Junior Bridgeman? One Of The Only Four Billionaires In NBA
Former Bucks star Junior Bridgeman, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 71, built an empire spanning restaurants, publishing, and more.
Ex-Phoenix Suns owner Jerry Colangelo talks late billionaire Junior Bridgeman
Former Phoenix Suns owner Jerry Colangelo spoke to The Arizona Republic about ex-NBA player and billionaire Junior Bridgeman, who died on Tuesday.
Junior Bridgeman, businessman and former NBA player dies in Louisville. 9 facts to know
Junior Bridgeman died Tuesday at 71 after suffering a medical emergency in. Read about the former billionaire and NBA icon.
Junior Bridgeman, ex-NBA star and billionaire businessman, dead at 71
Junior Bridgeman, ex-NBA star who became a billionaire part-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks, died at the age of 71 years old during a luncheon where he said he was having a heart attack.
Bucks Owner, Former Star Junior Bridgeman Passes Away at 71
Former Milwaukee Bucks star small forward/shooting guard Junior Bridgeman, who just this past September had bought into the franchise to become a partial owner of the team, tragically passed away following a medical emergency at a fundraiser, per Connor Griffin of The Louisville Courier Journal. He was 71 years old.
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PGA of America, Valhalla Golf Club mourn death of NBA player and businessman Junior Bridgeman
Junior Bridgeman, the former NBA player who served on the PGA of America’s board and was part of Valhalla Golf Club’s ...
‘Beloved son.’ Community mourns death of KY entrepreneur, basketball legend Junior Bridgeman
Junior made us all better people and Louisville a better city,” Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said in a statement.
Bucks wearing jersey patches honoring Junior Bridgeman for remainder of season
The Milwaukee Bucks are wearing patches on their jerseys for the rest of the season to honor minority owner Junior Bridgeman, ...
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Kentucky anchor recounts moments leading up to Junior Bridgeman's heart attack
Kent Taylor was with Bridgeman at the public event on Tuesday where the Milwaukee Bucks legend suffered a heart attack.
Chauncey Billups reflects on death of friend, mentor Junior Bridgeman
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups began his pregame media session Wednesday, offering condolences to the family ...
Junior Bridgeman, businessman and basketball standout for Louisville and Milwaukee Bucks, dies at 71
Junior Bridgeman, a basketball standout who went on to an even more successful career in business, has died at the age of 71.
Junior Bridgeman’s Net Worth: How Much Money He Made
Bridgeman had an estimated net worth of $1.4 billion, according to a previous report by Forbes. He built his fortune by ...