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IN SR0007
Resolution
AI Summary
- Bridgeman was born in East Chicago, Indiana and was a member of the 1971 East Chicago Washington High School Senators basketball team, which went undefeated (29-0) and won the Indiana State High School Championship
- Attended the University of Louisville where he played guard/forward and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology
- Was a 1st round draft pick for the Los Angeles Lakers in 1975 and immediately traded to the Milwaukee Bucks for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar; played 12-year NBA career scoring 11,517 total points with his #2 jersey retired in 1988
- Founded Bridgeman Foods in 1988 with Paul Thompson and Donna Schulhof, becoming the largest multi-brand franchise in the country and one of the largest minority business enterprises in the food service industry with operations including Wendy's, Chili's, Fazoli's, Perkins and Mark Feed Stores
- Indiana Senate recognizes and honors Bridgeman for his athletic ability, professionalism and contributions to the business community
Legislative Description
A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Ulysses Lee "Junior" Bridgeman on his professional basketball career and his successful business ventures.
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