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

Junior Bridgeman, the former University of Louisville and Milwaukee Bucks star who later became a successful businessman, has died at the age of 71, the Bucks announced Tuesday. We are shocked and saddened by the tragic passing of Bucks legend and owner Junior Bridgeman.

His death drew an outpouring of support from around the commonwealth and across the sports world.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. Here's how people are reacting to the news: University of Louisville Bridgeman played for U of L under legendary coach Denny Crum from 1972-75,