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’s Wife: Who Was the Ex-NBA Player Married to?
Bridgeman died after suffering from a heart attack in March 2025, multiple outlets reported. He is survived by his family. Learn more about his marriage here.
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.
NBA Great Junior Bridgeman Remembered for Successes as a Franchisee
Junior Bridgeman, who played 10 of his 12 NBA seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks, later built a massive restaurant company and was one of the largest Wendy’s franchisees. He died
Junior Bridgeman’s Kids: All About the Late NBA Player’s Kids
The late basketball star and businessman left behind three children after he died in 2025. Learn more about Bridgeman’s family here.
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.
Junior Bridgeman, billionaire businessman and 12-year NBA veteran, dead at 71
Junior Bridgeman, a former college basketball star who went on to have a lengthy career in the NBA and became a billionaire businessman following his playing days, died on Tuesday.
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.
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Public Celebration of Eternal Life announced to honor Junior Bridgeman
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A public Celebration of Eternal Life has been announced to honor Junior Bridgeman.
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Celebration of life announced for former UofL star Junior Bridgeman
A celebration of life has been planned for Junior Bridgeman, UofL basketball legend and billionaire businessman and ...
Junior Bridgeman, businessman and basketball standout for Louisville and Milwaukee Bucks, dies at 71
Junior Bridgeman, a basketball standout who led Louisville to a Final Four, starred for the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks and then ...
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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 ...
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Who Are Junior Bridgeman’s Children? All About His Sons and Daughter
Of Junior Bridgeman’s three children, two have taken the reins and made considerable strides in furthering the family legacy ...
Junior Bridgeman's lasting legacy: Local leaders pay tribute (PHOTOS)
Prominent local leaders talk about Junior Bridgeman's lasting legacy. Also, see photos of the local legend through the years.
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Junior Bridgeman, a Billionaire Who Died Yesterday, Had a Close Connection to Missouri and Kansas Residents
More than an NBA standout, Junior Bridgeman, who died yesterday at age 71, had an impact on all Missouri and Kansas Coca Cola ...
Milwaukee Bucks legend, minority team owner Junior Bridgeman suffers a medical emergency
After his playing days, Bridgeman embarked on a successful entrepreneurial career in which he owned over 100 Wendy's and ...