Junior Bridgeman's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Junior Bridgeman.
Ulysses Lee "Junior" Bridgeman is a former NBA player and current owner of Ebony and Jet magazines. He played professional basketball for 12 years, beginning his career with the Milwaukee Bucks in 1975. Despite earning a relatively modest salary during his NBA career, Bridgeman transitioned into business, achieving significant financial success. His current net worth exceeds $600 million, making him one of the wealthiest retired athletes. Bridgeman's success story highlights his post-basketball career accomplishments as a successful entrepreneur.
1971: Won State Championship
In 1971, Bridgeman's Washington High School basketball team went undefeated (29-0) and won the Indiana state high school basketball championship.
1974: Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year
In 1974, Junior Bridgeman was named the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year. He also led the Louisville Cardinals to the NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament.
1975: Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year & Final Four Appearance
In 1975, Junior Bridgeman was named the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year for the second time. He also led the Louisville Cardinals to the Final Four of the NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament.
1980: Won Division Title
In 1980, Junior Bridgeman and the Milwaukee Bucks won a division title.
1981: Won Division Title
In 1981, Junior Bridgeman and the Milwaukee Bucks won a division title.
1982: Won Division Title
In 1982, Junior Bridgeman and the Milwaukee Bucks won a division title.
1982: NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award
In 1982, Some believe that if the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award had existed before the 1982–83 season, Bridgeman might have won it multiple times.
1983: Won Division Title
In 1983, Junior Bridgeman and the Milwaukee Bucks won a division title.
1984: Won Division Title
In 1984, Junior Bridgeman and the Milwaukee Bucks won a division title.
2008: Appointed to PGA Board of Directors
In 2008, Junior Bridgeman was appointed to serve on the PGA Board of Directors.
2010: Appointed to Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Board
In 2010, Junior Bridgeman was appointed to the board of governors of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
2012: Appointed to Churchill Downs Board of Directors
In 2012, Junior Bridgeman was appointed to the company's board of directors in Churchill Downs Inc.
2016: Ranked Wealthiest Retired Athlete
In 2016, Forbes ranked Junior Bridgeman as the fourth-wealthiest retired athlete in the world.
2016: Appointed to University of Louisville Board of Trustees
In 2016, Junior Bridgeman was appointed to and served on the University of Louisville Board of Trustees.
2017: Appointed to University of Louisville Board of Trustees
In 2017, Junior Bridgeman was appointed to and served on the University of Louisville Board of Trustees.
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