Junior Bridgeman, UofL basketball legend and billionaire businessman, dies at 71
Junior Bridgeman, a local billionaire businessman and former basketball star in both Louisville and the NBA, has died.
Junior Bridgeman, businessman and former NBA player dies in Louisville. 9 facts to know
Schneider Company, which owns the Galt House, confirmed Bridgeman died, calling him "an integral part of our community." Here's what we know about Bridgeman and his legacy.Start the day smarter.
Junior Bridgeman, Billionaire And Former NBA Star Who Owned Ebony And Jet, Passes Away At 71
Junior Bridgeman has passed away at 71 years old, leaving behind a lasting legacy. The former NBA Milwaukee Bucks player who became a prominent businessman died on March 11, 2025, following a medical emergency.
What to know about former Louisville basketball star Junior Bridgeman
Junior Bridgeman died Tuesday after suffering a medical emergency during a fundraising event at the Galt House.
Milwaukee Bucks great Junior Bridgeman dies at 71
Junior Bridgeman, one of the great players in Milwaukee Bucks history and accomplished billionaire businessman, has died. He was 71.
Junior Bridgeman, former Bucks star and ‘Ebony’ owner, dies at 71
LOS ANGELES - Junior Bridgeman, a former University of Louisville basketball star and longtime Milwaukee Bucks player, has died at 71, the team announced Tuesday.
Junior Bridgeman — NBA veteran, star of Louisville Final Four team and billionaire — dies at 71
Bridgeman starred for Denny Crum at Louisville before embarking on a 12-season NBA career. His business ventures made him a billionaire after basketball.
Junior Bridgeman died this week at 71. Read more about his life and Louisville legacy
Earlier this week, former University of Louisville basketball star and billionaire entrepreneur Junior Bridgeman died after suffering a medical emergency during a fundraiser at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville.
Basketball Legend & Billionaire Businessman Junior Bridgeman Dies At 71
The basketball world has lost a great as Ulysses Lee “Junior” Bridgeman passed away at 71. According to Kentucky’s WAVE, Bridgeman was attending an event at the Galt House in downtown Louisville on March 11 when he grabbed his chest and said he thought he was having a heart attack.
Junior Bridgeman, Louisville basketball star and billionaire, suffers medical emergency
The former Louisville basketball star was speaking at an event at the Galt House when he reportedly said he thought he was having a heart attack.
NBA icon Junior Bridgeman dies at 71 after suffering medical emergency at Louisville event
Former NBA star Junior Bridgeman has died at the age of 71 after suffering a medical emergency while attending the 45th Annual Leadership Luncheon on Scouting at the Galt House in Louisville, Kentucky
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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 ...
Junior Bridgeman suffers medical emergency
Junior Bridgeman, one of Louisville's most prominent businesspeople and co-owner of the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks suffered a ...
‘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.