Former Milwaukee Bucks and businessman Junior Bridgeman stands next to his jersey after his significant minority ownership announcement at the Sports Science Center in Milwaukee on Thursday, Sept ...

“Junior Bridgeman was an integral part of our community. From his athletic impact to his philanthropic efforts, he will be deeply missed,” said Lance George, Chief Marketing Officer.

Yesterday, March 11, the basketball world lost one of its GOATs. Junior Bridgeman, the 71-year-old billionaire businessman and 12-year NBA veteran, passed away.

Junior Bridgeman, who left a lasting legacy on the basketball court during his career with the Milwaukee Bucks and later off the court as a business mogul, has died. He was 71 years old.

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.

Seattle's Gus Williams holds Milwaukee's Junior Bridgeman's hand as they walk off the court following the Supersonics' 86-85 victory in NBA playoff action, April 19, 1980 in Milwaukee.

Junior Bridgeman, a former NBA player who played from 1975 to 1987, has died at the age of 71 after suffering a heart attack during an event in Louisville, Kentucky, according to multiple reports.

Milwaukee Bucks co-owner and former player Junior Bridgeman passed away Tuesday at the age of 71. He was also a member of one of Indiana's greatest high school teams, the undefeated 1971 squad at East ...

Junior Bridgeman was photographed at one of his Wendy’s restaurants for a January 1997 profile in Louisville Business First. Preview this article 1 min Junior Bridgeman's journey from star at ...

Bridgeman always had time for Louisville businessmen and women. I can't tell you how many people have told me stories how Junior had helped guide and educated them through the years on their business.

Junior Bridgeman, a basketball standout who led Louisville to a Final Four, played 12 seasons in the NBA and then launched an even more successful career as a businessman with stakes in publishing ...