After retirement, Bridgeman moved into the food industry, becoming the owner of Bridgeman Foods, which once operated more than 450 Wendy's and Chili's restaurants. Just last year,

Junior Bridgeman, who left a lasting legacy on the basketball court during his career with the Milwaukee Bucks and later off the court as a business mogul, has died. He was 71 years old. Bridgeman suffered a medical emergency at a fundraising event in Louisville on Tuesday, according to reports.

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