He suffered a medical emergency today. Seeing reports of his passing, but nothing official. Junior is one of the good guys in this world.
Junior Bridgeman- it doesn't sound good.
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Just heard that as sell that he indeed did pass away. At a speaking engagement today he started feeling pain and thought he may have been having a heart attack. So sad.
Was one of my all-time favorite UL players, and then became one of the finest Christian men that I have known. So sad, prayers for his family.
I’ve got two Junior stories. The first one dates back maybe 20 years ago. Not quite that long ago, but it was over 15 years. When he owned hundreds of Wendy’s, he would randomly work the drive-thru at various locations. The shop that is now an Indian restaurant off Hurstbourne, previously an Italian restaurant, and before that a Wendy’s, I zipped through to get my usual, a Dave’s Double with cheese, and Junior handed me my bag of food. I fanboyed out. I was like “Hey, it’s Junior Bridgeman,” rather enthusiastically. Junior seemed to have gotten a kick out of it. He smiled real big, leaned out the window, and said “get outta here. There are people behind you.” I kid, he seemed really appreciative. Class guy. Maybe the classiest.
Second story: My wife used to be the membership director at The Jefferson Club. She was charged with recruiting Junior. Now, she’s not a salesperson, perse, so the pursuit wasn’t easy. But, Junior would take her calls. He declined, but the eventual charm of Mrs. CardX paid off. She said he ultimately joined because he felt bad for her, and that he was without question one of the nicest men she ever encountered.
RIP to an absolute great person.
Second story: My wife used to be the membership director at The Jefferson Club. She was charged with recruiting Junior. Now, she’s not a salesperson, perse, so the pursuit wasn’t easy. But, Junior would take her calls. He declined, but the eventual charm of Mrs. CardX paid off. She said he ultimately joined because he felt bad for her, and that he was without question one of the nicest men she ever encountered.
RIP to an absolute great person.
A Louisville Star before it was cool. Truly one that helped put us on the map. And he never forgot us, gave back so much more than he had to.
Really sad to hear this news it seems like yesterday when he was in a Cardinal uniform. He was a great player and a class act a big loss for Card Nation
