Billionaire Junior Bridgeman, who died earlier this month at 71, leaves a lasting impact on Louisville's business community.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A public Celebration of Eternal Life has been announced to honor Junior Bridgeman.

Junior Bridgeman died after experiencing a medical emergency at the Galt House in Louisville. Bridgeman was a basketball standout for the University of Louisville and Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA.

Ulysses "Junior" Bridgeman, a Louisville sports legend who built a business empire following a distinguished basketball ...