Memorial service plans have been announced to honor the life of Junior Bridgeman, a local billionaire businessman and former basketball star in both Louisville and the NBA.

He became an entrepreneur during a solid career with the Milwaukee Bucks. He later bought hundreds of fast-food outlets, a ...

Bridgeman, who played 12 NBA seasons, died Tuesday at 71. He became an astute businessman, fast-food franchise owner, 10 ...

IMPACT ON THE FRANCHISE. WHAT WAS YOUR INITIAL REACTION WHEN YOU HEARD THAT JUNIOR BRIDGEMAN HAD PASSED AWAY A LITTLE STUNNED. I SPOKE TO HIM A MONTH AGO. WE TALKED EVERY NOW AND THEN. I’M HURT.

The Milwaukee Bucks honored Junior Bridgeman on Thursday upon their return to Fiserv Forum, recognizing the franchise legend who passed away suddenly Tuesday in Louisville, Kentucky, at the age of 71.

Junior Bridgeman, a former basketball star who guided Louisville to a Final Four before making a name for himself with the Milwaukee Bucks, later found even greater success in the business world.

Mr. 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 ...

The Milwaukee Bucks honored Junior Bridgeman on Thursday upon their return to Fiserv Forum, recognizing the franchise legend ...

Communities around the U.S. and the entire basketball world are reacting to the news that Milwaukee Bucks legend and co-owner Junior Bridgeman died Tuesday at the age of 71. Bridgeman was speaking ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A public Celebration of Eternal Life has been announced to honor Junior Bridgeman. Bridgeman collapsed at a luncheon for the Lincoln Heritage Council of the Boy Scouts of ...