Bucks Legend and Minority Owner Junior Bridgeman Dies at 71

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (Civic Media) – Junior Bridgeman, a Milwaukee Bucks legend and minority owner, has died at 71 after suffering a medical emergency at an event in Louisville, Ky., WAVE News reported.

Bridgeman played 10 seasons with the Bucks from 1975 to 1984 and returned for one final season in 1986-87.

After his playing career, Bridgeman built a business empire and became a significant minority owner of the Bucks in 2024, holding a 10% stake in the team.