Junior Bridgeman RIP

[cliftonparksufan]

Great player. Tough way to die. 71 years old.

https://thespun.com/nba/nba-legend-junior-bridgeman-dead-at-71-after-medical-emergency

 

[cliftonparksufan]

https://x.com/MagicJohnson/status/1899610087754539324?t=ecqE7slnsPPRdJ6bFbaTyg&s=19

 

[bpo57]

One helluva career both on and off the court.

 

[50YRsofCuse]

Had read that he owned a large number of Wendy’s restaurants. He Worked at several of them when he bought them to learn the business. He was one smart, industrious person who knew there was a life after basketball.

 

[Col. Bleep]

The post-basketball accomplishments sound like myth.
Truly amazing.
BUT...his Louisville team still needed a little luck to beat SU in the 1975 Final 4 "consolation" game when Jimmy Lee's potential game winner circled the rim or an hour and a half before falling out.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

He helped Louisville beat Cuse in the 1975 Final Four back when they used to play the consolation final.

Syracuse vs. Louisville Box Score (Men), March 31, 1975 | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com

Syracuse vs. Louisville Box Score (Men), March 31, 1975

www.sports-reference.com

 

[cliftonparksufan]

Some people are considered avid golfers. Bridgeman took it to another level. Investing in golf courses, lessons from a top instructor and serving on PGA of America's board.

PGA of America, Valhalla Golf Club mourn death of NBA player and businessman Junior Bridgeman

Former NBA player Junior Bridgeman's love of golf led him to be a PGA of America board member and part-owner of Valhalla Golf Club

www.golfdigest.com

 

[RyanCuse44]

Wow and sad to hear. Really like his game when he played for the Bucks.