Junior Bridgeman, a former NBA pro who served on the PGA of America board and was an owner in Valhalla Golf Club, died Tuesday in Louisville, Kentucky. He was 71. "The PGA of America mourns the passing of Junior Bridgeman,

Junior Bridgeman, a basketball standout who went on to an even more successful career in business, has died at the age of 71.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — 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, restaurants and the Milwaukee Bucks, died Tuesday. He was 71.

Junior Bridgeman, one of the great players in Milwaukee Bucks history and accomplished billionaire businessman, has died. He was 71.

We are shocked and saddened by the tragic passing of Bucks legend and owner Junior Bridgeman. We send our deepest condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/XakoTcDeF5 "The Milwaukee Bucks are shocked and saddened by the tragic passing of Bucks legend and owner Junior Bridgeman,

The NBA confirmed the death of Junior Bridgeman, a longtime Milwaukee Bucks player and owner of "Ebony" and "Jet" magazines.

Junior Bridgeman, the former Milwaukee Bucks guard turned business mogul, has passed away at the age of 71. According to USA Today, Bridgeman was transported to the hospital after suffering from a medical emergency at a fundraising event in his hometown of Louisville.

Former NBA player and billionaire businessman Junior Bridgeman is no more. Bridgeman, 71, passed away on Tuesday after suffering a medical emergency during a fundraiser at the Galt House Hotel in downtown Louisville.