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TIL that former NBA Player and Milwaukee Buck, Junior Bridgeman who passed away on Tuesday, 3/11 was recently determined to be the fourth wealthiest retired athlete in the World by Forbes Magazine. His pro basketball career lasted from 1975-1987 but later became a billionaire as a entrepreneur.

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