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

After retirement, Bridgeman moved into the food industry, becoming the owner of Bridgeman Foods, which once operated more than 450 Wendy's and Chili's restaurants. Just last year,

Here's is how the sports world, including those with Milwaukee ties, are reacting to the news that Junior Bridgeman died Tuesday at age 71.