Says he plays a mean game of tennis. He tells you he might still get a call. In six seasons at Ashland (1965-71), four at Minnesota (1971-75) and two at South Alabama (1995-97), his teams won 233 games and lost 84. Stewart had a career day with 36 points and 10 rebounds as the Bulldogs surprised the Bruins in a loser-out morning game. However, his teams incurred more than 100 NCAA rules violations that resulted in stiff sanctions after he left. As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his lovingfamily. We have set your language to The cause of death was heart and kidney failure. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, "I don't know," Musselman says, gunning the gas pedal. Musselman died at the clin ic's St. Marys 2000 The Associated Press. Kalamazoo Gazette obituaries and Death Notices for Kalamazoo Michigan area . The young Musselman played basketball, football, and baseball at Wooster High School in Wooster, Ohio. Bill lived in London, Smith Falls and Ottawa, Ontario before. "Mean Gene!" Minnesota began the season ranked fourth in the nation and ranked as high as No. Obituaries. 0 cemeteries found in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, USA. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. In 1963, at the age of 23, Musselman was hired as the head men's basketball coach at Kent State University High School in Kent, Ohio. "Hell, I know everybody down here.". Musselman had been a head coach in four pro leagues - the NBA, Continental Basketball Association, American Basketball Association and Western Basketball Association. . While at Ashland, Musselman's teams reached the NCAA College Division Tournament (the predecessor to the current Division II and Division III Tournaments) four times and had 13 All-America players. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed His starting lineup that season featured Flip Saunders, who would go on to have a successful NBA coaching career. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. said. Musselman doesn`t have to worry about money right now. The youngest of eight children, Jerry always worked any odd jobs as a youngster as his desire to help his . An elderly gentleman walking along the road gives a wave to the familiar vehicle as it roars by. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. "Terp" Musselman. He also coached the Cleveland Cavaliers for two seasons William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He keeps a scrapbook full of newspaper clippings from around the country. two turbulent seasons to join the Trail Blazers as one of Mike Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Died: April 11, 2013 (aged 80) Born: June 3, 1932 . On the way out, Musselman takes a short cut and darts straight across the grass outside the fence. "I would hope there aren't hard feelings," Timberwolves owner Bob Stein has said. You can always change this later in your Account settings. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Olivier Nkamhoua scored 16 points to lead No. He married Brenda Rudiger in 1982 and was theproud father of Andrew (Meredith Mulder) Musselman and Eden (Anna MacLeod)Musselman and furry family Dakota and Jasper. For his efforts, Musselman was honored as CBA Coach of the Year. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Curtis and Randy and nephew Dennis Musselman. Thrillers and Albany Patroons when Musselman would sneak into an You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Newport News Thomas, William "Bill" Langeland Family Funeral Homes Aivars, Irma. but I don't know if a lot of people saw the other side of Bill, With the NBA out of his life now, Musselman, 52, needs something to occupy his time. Musselman resigned as coach of the Jags on October 7, 1997, to return to the NBA. Today, Musselman, who led the Albany Patroons to the CBA championship in 1988, is still waiting by the phone for the NBA to call again. He was 59. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service Hancock Chapel has been assisting the family. August 21, 2022 "He misses having a challenge. POWERED BY. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. End of discussion. William Clifford Musselman was born Aug. 13, 1940, in Wooster, Ohio. He will be sorely missed.". Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. He was known for his trademark intensity, once being quoted as saying, "Defeat is worse than death because you have to live with defeat." The Mayo This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google There are no volunteers for this cemetery. [3], His tenure at Minnesota was tainted. With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William Harry Musselman (Salem, Virginia), who passed away on August 21, 2022 at the age of 85. His biography, by Bill Heller, was aptly titled ''Obsessed.'' Family members linked to this person will appear here. Musselman suffered a stroke on October 30, 1999, following Portland's preseason game against the Phoenix Suns. "He has a fire for coaching basketball, a fire for watching basketball, a fire for thinking basketball. Obituaries Failed to report flower. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application. Rookie Dale Blaney netted 20 points Sunday night as the Tampa Bay Thrillers clinched the Continental Basketball Association's Eastern Division crown with a 120-91 victory over the Pensacola Tornadoes. What does he really feel about not being in the NBA? Musselman resigned on October 21, 1982, just a few days before the start of the 1982-83 NBA season. Led by Randy Ayers and Gus Bailey, Reno lost to Herb Brown's Tucson Gunners, four games to three, in the 1979 championship. That was the most recent stop in a tumultuous, and sometimes brilliant, career. William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving. A graduate of Musselman High and Shepherd University with a degree in Business Administration, Bill held several managerial positions with Double Day Publishing, Musselman Fruit Processing, and Corning Glass Works. Sign the Guest Book. Rochester finished 31-25 under Musselman, a 25-win improvement. Send Flowers . Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Beached Bill Musselman adjusts to life without basketball. William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Eric, Nicole and Max. Dogs and cats beware. All Rights Reserved. Still, critics claimed he had stirred his players into a frenzy before the game that night and encouraged overly aggressive play. They made a mistake getting rid of Bill.". Would you like to offer William Harry Musselmans loved ones a condolence message? And this (a day in the low 70s with no clouds) isn't even a nice day.". stroke Oct. 28 and had been hospitalized off and on since. He will View Funeral Home Directory. left. Tampa Bay repeated as CBA champions the following season going 46-19 and defeating the LaCrosse (Wisc.) A September 1, 1985, article in The New York Times described Musselman's Gophers as "an extremely physical basketball team." word of self-pity, never said 'why me' or 'it's not fair.' "If I wasn't coaching and I was living in Albany, I'd go crazy. The death of Corky Taylor on Wednesday brought back memories of that riot, which brought fans onto the court and . There is no photo or video of William Arnold Musselman.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. coach in University of Minnesota history (69-32) during four He seems to need to hear these things. Following the 1970-71 season, Musselman left Ashland for the University of Minnesota. because you have to live with defeat. in the locker room telling players that defeat was worse than death 3 in the country in March 1973. High 71F. We are sad to announce that on January 7, 2023, at the age of 74, William Arnold Musselman in Edmonton, Alberta, born in Battle Creek, Michigan passed away. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory can be made to the charity of your choice. Musselman guided the team to a 25-46 mark before he was replaced by general manager Don Delaney, who went 3-8 to close out the 1980-81 season. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Arnold Musselman to pay them a last tribute. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Bob was born December 14, 1930 in Kalamazoo, Michigan a son of Henry and Phyllis (Davis) Musselman. He dabbles in the stock market and says he`s doing OK with that. Musselman had the highest winning percentage of any basketball coach in Univesity of Minnesota history (69-32) during four seasons from 1971-1975. MUSSELMAN, William BarryOf Ewing Township. Musselman had been a head coach in four pro leagues the NBA, Jan 11, 2023. Instead of celebrating his victory, Bill followed the refs off the court to their locker room, screaming that they had 'screwed Charley out of the win.' Musselman has three children: two sons and a daughter. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. April 23, 1948 - Everyone tonight was a star in their role.. January 7, 2023 Our practices were so consistent. The meeting took place at the kitchen table of the Musselmans' home in San Diego shortly after Bill Musselman had been hired as coach of the ABA's Sails for the 1975-76 basketball season. Privacy Policy and January 25, 1972, is a day Minnesota sports fans of a certain age will remember. 40 years ago, Eric Musselman's father coached the Reno Bighorns; today, the Wolf Pack is playing in a way that would make Eric's father proud. He's poured about $80,000 into it over the last year. A team in France reportedly offered Musselman $400,000 plus an apartment and car to coach. "There is absolutely no doubt that the one thing in the world he should be doing is coaching.". seasons from 1971-1975. Musselman, fiery, intense and always jumping from his sideline seat, was a basketball vagabond, coaching at all levels of the game. . Try again later. focused, whether it was basketball, his children, his wife, or a Being in Florida makes him more at ease, I think.". During his stint as coach of the ABA's Virginia Squires, Musselman "antagonized so-called problem playersand docile ones," according to a January 3, 1981, article in The New York Times. (AP Photo/St. "Terp" Musselman, 78, a resident of Bexley, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus . As he recalled it, he told his players: ''You guys haven't beaten anybody. He runs this beach every day. Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday, Central Baptist Church, 2015 Pennington Road, Ewing. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Write your message of sympathy today. He weaves his way around the beachfront condos, hardly noticing speed bumps or stop signs. Bill enjoyed a career in radio broadcasting and later in business development for anumber of companies in Canada and the US. The Manhattan Christian boys and Twin Bridges girls each punched their tickets to the state tournament with Western C titles. and Western Basketball Association. At 25, Musselman became the head coach at Ashland University in Ohio, where his team set a National Collegiate Athletic Association record by allowing an average of only 33.9 points a game over a season. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. The following season, a South Alabama team made up mainly of Musselman recruits also advanced to the NCAA Tournament first round and lost to Illinois under then-head coach Bob Weltlich. Musselman took over for player-coach Mack Calvin, who had gone 0-6 since taking over for Al Bianchi. A system error has occurred. spokesman said. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Harry Musselman to pay them a last tribute. people didn't see, Lowe said. Over the next five seasons, Musselman's Ashland teams went 21-3, 24-6, 26-4, 23-4, and 25-3 (total: 109-20, with a .845 winning percentage). ", In a May 8, 2000, letter to the editor of The Minnesota Daily, the newspaper of the University of Minnesota, Dr. R. Galen Hanson wrote, "By far far and away the memories I will always have of coach Bill Musselman is that he is one of the most unforgettable people I have ever met: winner, writer, teacher, coach. He even has a sculptured glass sea gull in blue resting on one of his glass tables. ROCHESTER, Minn. . violations and a 1972 brawl that sent three Ohio State players to a hospital. They worried more about the next payroll than they did about the next practice. William Harry "Bill" Musselman January 23, 1937 - August 21, 2022 William Harry "Bill" Musselman, of Salem, passed from this life to greater glory on Sunday afternoon . "What a guy. York Dispatch - Fri, 17 Jul 2020 . Undated (Times Union Archive), FILE--Bill Musselman cheers as he watches his Minnesota Timberwolves go on to beat the Philadelphia 76ers,125-118, in overtime in November 1989. The 1972 team was tarnished by a brawl against The Ohio State Buckeyes, where several Minnesota players assaulted the Ohio State players at the end of the game. Burial: private for the family. "He must not have worn a football helmet when he played. Today. Musselman would never make that sacrifice. champion teams, said he liked the coach. To view Bills obituary or to send condolences to thefamily please visitwww.memorialchapel.net. "Look at this house. "I know what everyone in the league is doing," Musselman says. This is beautiful downhere. Plush carpeting, a white leathersofa and matching easy chair. I know the teams better than theteams know them.". Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. He'll have none of that. A huge stereo system with speakers all through the house. based on information from your browser. The grass is wet and muddy; Musselman doesn't care. Privacy Policy and He died Nov. 11, 2021. Ashland Eagles men's basketball head coaches, Minnesota Golden Gophers men's basketball head coaches, South Alabama Jaguars men's basketball head coaches, Learn how and when to remove this template message, Goldaper, Sam. Mainly sunny. Bill Musselman, who spent a turbulent stay at the University of Minnesota in the 1970s and became the first coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, died Friday at 59. Ben Roberts is the University of Kentucky men's basketball beat writer for the Lexington Herald-Leader. In an April 17, 1994 New York Times article, former NBA center Cedric Maxwell said the Cavs' veteran players during that time "were known more for partying than for playing.". 's Gain,", "Musselman Selected To Coach Timberwolves", "Musselman of Cavaliers Used to Riding Out Storms", "Minnesota Penalized 3 Years by N.C.A.A. IN THE CARE OF. He married Brenda Rudiger in 1982 and was the. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. The Trail Blazers used Musselman as an inspiration for their 2000 playoff run, which ended in the Western Conference finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. He marvels over "A Few Good Men." One of my best friends.". The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. and South Alabama. #inline-recirc-item--id-b5cfc642-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d, #right-rail-recirc-item--id-b5cfc642-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d { This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Applemen run away from Patriots. Eric Musselman, 27, is coaching in the CBA with the Rapid City Thrillers, one of his father's old teams. They were the first father and son to hold the title of NBA head coach. James became Bill's father and was a big part of his life growing up. He was married July 8, 1978 to Jenny (Thacker) Musselman who survives. "He was very important to the start-up of the franchise.". He drove the same way to get to practice, the same way to get to the airport. Bruce Musselman was the oldest son of Pastor William Bruce Musselman, who, in his younger days was President of Union Gospel Press, Cleveland, Ohio and pastored churches throughout his life. DEC finds 14-foot python in New York suburb, Samantha Humphrey case being treated as homicide, Union leaders say New York state workforce could see mass exodus for better pay, hybrid work, Tour of Utica-area restaurants feels like trip around the world. With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William Harry Musselman (Salem, Virginia), who passed away on August 21, 2022 at the age of 85. He said the only way he might ever become a part of the CBA again is if he were to one day buy a team. He was a decent high school athlete whose basketball team fared well against a neighboring team led by Bobby Knight. Just about every night he heads down to the Sarasota Brewing Co., a sports bar. . Of Musselman, Saunders said, "In anything he did, he had great passion. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. They have come from the CBA (the Fort Wayne Fury wanted him bad before they took Rick Barry) and they have come from overseas. As received from the Jacobson Funeral Home: Jane Delervo Clement, passed away on February 21, . He was a decent high school athlete whose basketball team fared well against a neighboring team led by Bobby Knight. Thanks for your help! Bill Musselman, who spent a turbulent stay at the University of Minnesota in the 1970s and became the first coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, died Friday at 59. Randy Allen Musselman, 36, East Freedom, died unexpectedly Thursday at UPMC Altoona after an apparent heart attack. He motivated me. The scary thing is that it`s accurate.". His career record in the pros was 603-426, and he won four consecutive CBA championships. Last month he received a diagnosis of multiple myeloma, cancer of the bone marrow. "I get to hang out with other pro athletes and talk sports. Blazers president Bob Whitsitt said Musselman was always The only place he'll coach is the NBA. The bill allows for individual home school support and other educational services like online learning. Kenneth William (Bill) Myers born March 11, 1941 in Berkeley County was the son of Kenneth and Sarah Miller Myers. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of Sandy A. Musselman and Pamela M . Eileen was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Marie Smith; brothers: Cecil, Joe, and Frank; sisters-in-law: Pat Smith, Marvel Smith, and Luella Smith; and brothers-in-law: Dick Martin and Bill Musselman. Musselman asks, back behind the wheel. Hanson played for the Gophers in the 1950s and was subsequently an assistant coach with . Camillus B. His doctors said he also had amyloidosis, which causes the liver to produce an abnormal protein that attacks body organs. The Thrillers, who went 46-16 overall, lost the first game of the finals to the Rockford (Ill.) Lightning, before winning four consecutive games as Musselman won his third consecutive CBA championship. In his fourth and final season at Minnesota, Musselman's team went 18-8 and included a roster of future NBA players Mychal Thompson, Mark Landsberger, and Mark Olberding. His N.B.A. Bruce was born in Cleveland, Ohio where he lived . Hanson resigned after one season and was replaced by Bill Musselman. ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) Bill Musselman, who spent a turbulent stay at the University of Minnesota in the 1970s and became the first coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, died Friday L.A. Times Archives. Bill was born May 8, 1957 in Bucyrus to the late Floyd and Catherine (Spears) Musselman. You dont win championships without every dude buying into their role. When the sun goes down in Sarasota, Musselman is limited as to what he can do. Art prints on the wall. Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA. SARASOTA, Fla. Bill Musselman navigates his black 1988 BMW 325i through the turns of the Sarasota Surf & Racquet Club. The league folded soon after. Clear skies. You have permission to edit this article. Musselman's 1997 South Alabama team went 23-7 and nearly upset eventual champion Arizona in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. image/svg+xml . }. In March 1995, Musselman returned to the NCAA after a 25-year absence with the University of South Alabama. Lowe recalled times on the road with the CBA's Tampa Bay The following season (197273), Musselman guided the Gophers to a 21-5 mark. Please enter your email and password to sign in. John received his master's degree in physical education at The Ohio State University where he also served as an assistant basketball coach with Coach Bill Musselman. Eric Musselman is an assistant coach with the Orlando Magic. While he does this, Ebner, 28,talks about the life Musselman doesn't have anymore. He was a creature of habit. He received a bachelor's degree from Wittenberg and a master's in education from Kent State. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. assis tant with the Portland Trail Blazers since 1997. "He misses coaching," she says. Musselman died at the clinic's St. Marys Hospital. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google I want my business where there's three other guys doing the same thing.''. "I'm not bragging," Musselman says, "I know I can flat-out coach. "Minnesota Five's Loss Becomes N.I.T. I thought you might like to see a memorial for William Clifford Bill Musselman I found on Findagrave.com. the games in Minneapolis, but his doctors wouldn't let him leave That`s what happens when you have a football guy running a basketball team. This is a carousel with slides. NCAA rules violations that resulted in stiff sanctions after he Lukewarm. In the N.B.A., he coached the Cleveland Cavaliers for two seasons (1980-82) and became the first coach of the expansion Minnesota Timberwolves (1989-91). Share Obituary. Musselman's expansion team won more games than any of the four expansion teams and more in his second season (29) than any expansion team since the 1974-75 New Orleans Jazz. Death: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current. Standard text messaging rates apply. Musselman waves back. "I think that he played this out on his own terms - the way he wanted to go," Dunleary said. Photo by John Byrne. He was known for his trademark intensity, once being quoted as saying, "Defeat is worse than death because you have to live with defeat."[1]. During one game, Musselman played his starters the entire 48 minutes, according to The New York Times. Eric Musselman is an assistant coach with the He brought Minnesota its first Big Ten title in 53 years, sold-out arenas, 127 N.C.A.A. Ron W. Musselman. Ben Roberts. Try again later. He held 14 head coaching jobs over 35 yers and had been an assistant with the Portland Trail Blazers since 1997. That season he led the club to a 28-20 record and the only WBA title game. He also coached the Cleveland Cavaliers for two seasons and had a record of 233-84 as a college coach at Ashland, Minnesota and South Alabama. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riverside, To view Bill's obituary or to send condolences to thefamily please visit. I like not having the pressure of being a head coach, he When told no, Musselman nearly slams on the brakes. ", In Charley Walters' December 23, 2012, column in the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Scott Brooks is quoted as saying, "One of the things I've taken from [Bill Musselman] is doing it every day, being consistent and never changing -- always stick with what you do. Racquetball as well. But he still has people calling him from the NBA, people asking him for advice.". This is a carousel. moving to Edmonton Alberta in 1981. fan who interrupted his dinner for an autograph., During Musselman's illness, Whitsitt said, he never uttered a
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