Junior Bridgeman
- Rick Bozich
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Former U of L basketball star Junior Bridgeman discussed his decision to become the first player to commit to play for Denny Crum. WDRB Photo Rick Bozich
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Before there was Darrell Griffith, Pervis Ellison or any other recruit who believed in Denny Crum's basketball vision at the University of Louisville, somebody had to be first to commit to a rookie coach.
A public Celebration of Eternal Life will be held Saturday to honor Junior Bridgeman.
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