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.

Former Milwaukee Bucks player Ulysses “Junior” Bridgeman, who starred with the team for 10 years in the 1970s and ‘80s, became a billionaire businessman

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,

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.

Former Bucks star Junior Bridgeman, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 71, built an empire spanning restaurants, publishing, and more.

Junior Bridgeman, a name synonymous with resilience and success, transitioned from the basketball courts to the boardrooms, leaving an indelible mark on both. Born on September 17, 1953, in East Chicago,