Junior Bridgeman
Junior Bridgeman was a former professional basketball player who played in the NBA primarily for the Milwaukee Bucks. After his athletic career, he transitioned into a successful businessman, amassing a fortune through the acquisition of fast-food restaurants and a Coca-Cola bottling business. Bridgeman's entrepreneurial ventures made him one of the wealthiest former athletes, with a net worth of $1.4 billion. He was recognized for his contributions to sports and business, inspiring many current and former athletes to pursue success beyond their playing days. Bridgeman passed away at the age of 71 due to a cardiac event during a charity event.
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Junior Bridgeman is included in the list of billionaire athletes, emphasizing his achievements.
«Forbes» schätzt Roger Federers Vermögen neu auf 1,1 Milliarden US-Dollar
Switzerland· 2025-08-27
Junior Bridgeman is included in the list of billionaire athletes.
Ion Țiriac nu mai e singurul miliardar din tenis. Cine îi calcă pe urme afaceristului român
Romania· 2025-08-25
Junior Bridgeman is mentioned as one of the basketball billionaires.
Roger Federer naposled v družbi dolarskih milijarderjev
Slovenia· 2025-08-24
Milwaukee Bucks sixth man Junior Bridgeman is also on the billionaire list.
Roger Federer becomes seventh billionaire athlete in history
United States· 2025-08-23
The Bucks wore a small patch to honor former player Junior Bridgeman who passed away this week.
NBA news: Damian Lillard diagnosed with blood clotUnited States· 2025-03-26
Junior Bridgeman was a former NBA player who became a billionaire through smart business investments after his basketball career.
לצד ג'ורדן, מג'יק ולברון: הכדורסלן המיליארדר שלא הכרתם
Israel· 2025-03-18
Junior Bridgeman, who followed a strong N.B.A. career with a remarkable run as an entrepreneur, acquiring hundreds of fast-food restaurants, died at 71.
Junior Bridgeman, N.B.A. Player Turned Mogul, Dies at 71United States· 2025-03-15