Musselman took over for player-coach Mack Calvin, who had gone 0-6 since taking over for Al Bianchi. ", "Yeah, that's it," he says. White sand beaches stretch as far as the eye can see in either direction. the rest of the season. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. In 1972, Minnesota and Ohio State brawled on the court, with three players going to the hospital. Bill can watch a guy play one time and then, without writing anything down, two days later will be able to tell you what that player can and cannot do. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. In his two seasons in Minnesota, Musselman's 'Wolves were 51-113. BRISTOL - Paul William Musselman, age 94, of Bristol, Tenn., passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at his home. He received payment for the final year of his Minnesota contract, worth an estimated $350,000. The Gophers lost to Florida State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, 70-56, before rebounding in the Midwest Region Consolation Round, downing Marquette, 77-72. He talks about all his other pals down here: he playstennis with Dick Vitale (crushes him, he says) and Otto Graham; he knows Dottie Mochrie, the Saratoga Springs native who was the LPGA's Player of theYear last season; Walter Payton just bought a house on the other side of town. When he graduated in 1958, he was the school's second all-time leading scorer. Musselman was fired on April 22, 1991, a day after the 199091 season ended. GREAT NEWS! Thanks for your help! Sunny. He taught me the ropes, how to play with toughness. Dunleavy's assistants. WILLIAM MUSSELMAN OBITUARY. There, he'll drink fruit juice and get the run of the satellite dish in search of NBA games. 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. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Curtis and Randy and nephew Dennis Musselman. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. "Mean Gene!" William Clifford Musselman was born Aug. 13, 1940, in Wooster, Ohio. "I`ve seen everything, I love movies," Musselman says. He held 14 head coaching jobs over 35 years and had been an When told no, Musselman nearly slams on the brakes. William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Our practices were so consistent. Catbirds in five games, 4-1. Musselman's foray into minor league basketball began in 1983 when he was hired to coach the Sarasota (Fla.) Stingers of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). William Bruce Musselman, Jr. September 5, 1941 to May 15, 2020. That was as good as going to the playoffs. William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Looking for Ron Musselman online? 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. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, "I don't know," Musselman says, gunning the gas pedal. In a March 29, 2007, Minneapolis Star Tribune article by Steve Aschburner, Pooh Richardson, a member of the expansion Timberwolves, said: "We were the best expansion team out there. Biography: William H. "Bill" Musselman, 58 of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday February 21, 2016 at Kindred Hospital in Mansfield. Oops, we were unable to send the email. To keephimself from thinking about the NBA, Musselman re-channels his energy. You can cancel at any time. NORTH MANCHESTER, IN - William "Bill" H. Musselman, 86, passed away at 5 a.m. Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Peabody Retirement Center in North Manchester. word of self-pity, never said 'why me' or 'it's not fair.' Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Find Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok profiles, images and more on IDCrawl - free people search website. Explore Life Stories, Offer Condolences & Send Flowers. He has always been a fan of the CBA but he doesn`t need to coach there again. You dont win championships without every dude buying into their role. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. No service will be held but a gathering of his friends will be held Wednesday, January11 from 4-6 at the B&B in Houghton. The answer came quickly. Find an Obituary. He was predeceased by : his wife Norma Jean Jackson Musselman; and his parents, Harry Musselman and Kathleen Musselman. But he still has people calling him from the NBA, people asking him for advice.". Here are the highlights of what the Utah Legislature did this year: Budget and taxes . Bill graduated from Hartford City High School in 1945. Lukewarm. area of Windsor Ontario. Ben Roberts. With only a few months before the start of the 1965-66 season, Musselman was promoted to head coach. display: none; He visits Richie Jordan, another Sarasota pal. He goes out to dinner almost every night. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. He was 59. At least 10 dead after winter storm slams South, Midwest, The Saturday Six: Dental device controversy, scientist's bug find and more, Indonesia fuel depot fire kills 18; more than a dozen missing, 3 children killed, 2 others wounded at Texas home, Man charged for alleged involvement in 2 transformer explosions, Biden had cancerous skin lesion removed last month, doctor says, Duo of 81-year-old women plan to see the world in 80 days, Tom Sizemore, actor known for "Saving Private Ryan" and "Heat," dies at 61, Alex Murdaugh trial: What to know about the double murder case. 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. Butte's Mason Christian won his second AA state wrestling title and is a prime example of hard work paying off. Two other Ohio State players were also hospitalized as a result of the brawl. Despite the win, the Volunteers (22-8, 11-6 Southeastern Conference . The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel has been assisting the family. View William H. "Bill" Musselman's obituary, send flowers and find service dates or sign the guestbook. All Rights Reserved. He also coached professionals in the American Basketball Association, the Western Basketball Association and the C.B.A. The death of Corky Taylor on Wednesday brought back memories of that riot, which brought fans onto the court and . WILLIAM MUSSELMAN OBITUARY. Musselman is survived by his wife, Julie; and three children, "Keep the Ball Rolling" played as part of an invigorating Gopher basketball pregame warmup that new coach Bill . Musselman once explained his intensity this way: ''I love competition. Bill Musselman, who had a turbulent stay at the University . Ankerson, who would go on to serve as general manager of the San Antonio Spurs, went 1-1 as coach of the Squires before being replaced by Zelmo Beaty, who compiled a 9-33 record. Send Flowers. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and . His starting lineup that season featured Flip Saunders, who would go on to have a successful NBA coaching career. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. "I don`t know any Jesse 'The Body' Ventura," Musselman says, handing the phone back. "Minnesota Five's Loss Becomes N.I.T. William Clifford "Bill" Musselman Birth 13 Aug 1940. This marked the first time in his professional coaching career that he served as an assistant. In the team's 2000-01 media guide, which was dedicated to Musselman, he was described as "a keen strategist and an inspiring motivator.". Plush carpeting, a white leathersofa and matching easy chair. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Black halogen floor lamps. 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. During Musselman's time at the University of Minnesota, home attendance increased from 4,000 per game to nearly 18,000 per game, according to The New York Times. ", Benagh, Jim. Terms of Service apply. Tim Wilkin is a freelance sports writer who covers horse racing. INWOOD Spring sports practices began Monday in West Virginia. Wikipedia. Everyone tonight was a star in their role.. "I can take it (not being in the NBA) because I'm here," Musselman says, heading for more friends' houses. Hanson was the head coach of the Minnesota Golden Gophers for the 1970-71 season, where he finished 11-13 and led the squad to a 5th-place finish. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. (Steve Twardzik/Albany Patroons), (This is one of Tim Wilkin's favorite stories see the rest. "Hell, I know everybody down here.". Nancy A. Obituaries. POWERED BY. End of discussion. Musselman barks into the phone. At . Among the players starring for Musselman's Thriller teams were Sidney Lowe, Clinton Wheeler, Rod Higgins, Freeman Williams, Sam Mitchell, Ed Nealy, Steve Hayes, Brian Martin, Eddie Johnson, Don Collins, Ron Valentine, Perry Moss, Kevin Williams, and Charles Jones. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. because you have to live with defeat. . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Bill Musselman cut an impressive figure on the sidelines of the old Centennial . On the way out, Musselman takes a short cut and darts straight across the grass outside the fence. Bill Musselman talks with another man whose back is to camera. York Dispatch - Fri, 17 Jul 2020 . The Gophers went on to win the Big Ten title that year despite the suspension of two players for the rest of the season. Grief Support. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Musselman waves back. Musselman resigned as coach of the Jags on October 7, 1997, to return to the NBA. ''He wants guys he can put together like a chain, linked.''. He had a stroke Oct. 28 and had been hospitalized off and on since. In March 1995, Musselman returned to the NCAA after a 25-year absence with the University of South Alabama. He retired from the Times Union in December 2020 after 35 years. The state treasurer's office (not the Kansas State Department of Education) would administer the program, but . Witte was seriously injured, taken off the court on a stretcher and hospitalized with injuries, including to an eye, that negatively impacted his basketball career. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google 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. In 1964, after one season of coaching high school basketball, Musselman was hired to assist with the football and basketball teams at Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio. wanted to go, Dunleavy said. spokesman said. He was the owner of Musselman Building and Construction Company and also was the founding owner of Musselman's Warehouse complex, all in . [3], His tenure at Minnesota was tainted. 0 cemeteries found in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, USA. Please subscribe to keep reading. Musselman's 1997 South Alabama team went 23-7 and nearly upset eventual champion Arizona in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. I love doing that.". That season he led the club to a 28-20 record and the only WBA title game. Biography: William H. Bill Musselman, 58 of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday February 21, 2016 at Kindred Hospital in Mansfield. The Capital Region Pontiacs are on the block, he's told. "He misses having a challenge. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory can be made to the charity of your choice. Musselman died at the clin ic's St. Marys Try again later. Blasts the horn. He was predeceased by : his brother Robert Musselman. first coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, died Friday at 59. Bruce was born in Cleveland, Ohio where he lived . Albany's roster featured Tony Campbell, Michael Brooks, Sidney Lowe, Michael Ray Richardson, Scott Roth, Reid Gettys, Tod Murphy, Eric Fernsten, Derrick Rowland, Scott Brooks, and Lowes Moore. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. One regret, he said, was not spending more time with his family. "He misses coaching," she says. Musselman was named in nearly half of the violations. His 1968-69 Ashland team allowed an NCAA-record-low 33.9 points per game, a byproduct of his relentless pursuit, at the time, of pitching shut-outs (allowing no points) while head coach. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Send Flowers . Portland eliminated the Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs. Please try again later. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. For the last three seasons, he was an assistant coach of the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association. Privacy Policy and 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. Musselman asks, back behind the wheel. Sen. Doug Mastriano eyes bill to defend Gettysburg's monuments. Musselman had the highest winning percentage of any basketball coach in Univesity of Minnesota history (69-32) during four seasons from 1971-1975. Just 19 games into the season, sporting a 6-13 record, Musselman was fired. In two seasons, he led the Jaguars to the 1997 NCAA tournament after turning the program around from a 9-18 record. 215 N Walnut St., Musselman said last month he had bone marrow cancer. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. There is a problem with your email/password. His N.B.A. display: none; the hospital. Naturally, he gets stuck. Musselman was the second of five children. That`s what happens when you have a football guy running a basketball team. There, over the next three seasons, Musselman would build one of the winningest franchises in sports history. He just built it," Musselman says, backing the car out into the street. area of Windsor Ontario. record was 78-180. 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. Except the Applemen raced up and down Cline Court playing basketball in the Class AAAA, Region II, Section 2 tournament against Washington. Tampa Bay repeated as CBA champions the following season going 46-19 and defeating the LaCrosse (Wisc.) Death: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current. Sidney Lowe, who played for Musselman in the CBA and NBA, said his former coach was "very demanding but he was an excellent coach. May 6, 2000 12 AM PT. Musselman died at the clinic's St. Marys Hospital. His career record in the pros was 603-426, and he won four consecutive CBA championships. He was a creature of habit. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. The "three-peat" followed in 1986-87 in Rapid City, South Dakota, where the team had moved at the conclusion of the regular season. with symptoms similar to bone marrow cancer. "He`s not home," Musselman grouses, and he's off again. And this (a day in the low 70s with no clouds) isn't even a nice day.". two turbulent seasons to join the Trail Blazers as one of Mike "All my life all I wanted was to coach basketball and live in a warm climate. He lifts weights. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Arnold Musselman to pay them a last tribute. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Jerry Carl Musselman of Nicholasville, Kentucky passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021 at the age of 84. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of William Musselman (179225484)? He was the beloved husband for 62 years of S. Jane (Bittner) Musselman. focused, whether it was basketball, his children, his wife, or a Musselman was named CBA Coach of the Year for the second time following the 1987-88 season. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Says he plays a mean game of tennis. A huge stereo system with speakers all through the house. High 71F. Write your message of sympathy today. He has always been a man who just can`t sit still. "I'm not rich but I'm comfortable.". Learn more about managing a memorial . seasons from 1971-1975. Bucyrus, #inline-recirc-item--id-b5cfc642-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d, #right-rail-recirc-item--id-b5cfc642-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d { "You've heard about Richie, right?" 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 James became Bill's father and was a big part of his life growing up. The only place he'll coach is the NBA. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Once, when his Albany Patroons of the Continental Basketball Association lost a game, he screamed in the locker room. "Bram Stoker's Dracula"? William Clifford Musselman was born Aug. 13, 1940, in Wooster, Ohio. In the 1973 NIT postseason tournament, Musselman's Minnesota team downed Rutgers, 68-59, in the first round before losing to Alabama 69-65 in the quarterfinals. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Bill passed September 18th at 92. Ted Stepien, then owner of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers, hired Musselman for his first NBA head coaching job in 1980. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Obituary. Obituary. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Try again. He will be sorely missed.". He was a decent high school athlete whose basketball team fared well against a neighboring team led by Bobby Knight. ", NBA coach Flip Saunders was quoted in the St. Paul Pioneer Press the day after Musselman died. But the 29 wins under Musselman were a high-water mark for the T-wolves, who failed to top 29 wins until 1996-97. Musselman suffered a stroke on October 30, 1999, following Portland's preseason game against the Phoenix Suns. 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. This is a carousel. Musselman had been a head coach in four pro leagues - the NBA, Continental Basketball Association, American Basketball Association and Western Basketball Association. moving to Edmonton Alberta in 1981. Always.". "They should always stay in Albany," he says. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Search above to list available cemeteries. MUSSELMAN, William BarryOf Ewing Township. She later married William "Bill" Musselman on May 17, 1958. "If they got rid of that goof Stein, maybe things would be all right," Oliver said of the Minnesota owner, who used to be a football player. His overall coaching record at Minnesota is 61-32 with a .656 winning percentage. Art prints on the wall. He is survived by : his wife Brenda Rudiger; his children, Andrew Musselman (Meredith Mulder), Eden Musselman (Anna MacLeod), Dakota and Jasper; his siblings, John Musselman (Brenda Taylor) and Lee Curtis (Alan) of Windsor; and his nieces and nephews, Carrie, Sean, Reilly, Scott, Dayna, Darren, Angela and Jesse. As he recalled it, he told his players: ''You guys haven't beaten anybody. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. people didn't see, Lowe said. He was a decent high school athlete whose basketball team fared well against a neighboring team led by Bobby Knight. Musselman served as an assistant for three seasons with the Blazers before his death in May 2000. I think that he played this out on his own terms, the way he He'll tell you he should be coaching in the NBA. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of Sandy A. Musselman and Pamela M . KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Olivier Nkamhoua scored 16 points to lead No. "Financially, I`m not struggling," he says. Learn more about merges. November 12, 2014. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. His mother was Annabel Caulkins Musselman. Being in Florida makes him more at ease, I think.". Those sentiments are echoed by Gerald Oliver, a longtime Musselman friend and now the director of player personnel for the Fort Wayne Fury. ''You have to be a Bill Musselman player to play for him,'' Lowe once said. . He marvels over "A Few Good Men." Try again later. He died Nov. 11, 2021. 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. Weve updated the security on the site. Kenneth William (Bill) Myers born March 11, 1941 in Berkeley County was the son of Kenneth and Sarah Miller Myers. Musselman, fiery, intense and always jumping from his sideline Musselman`s car finally rests at the condo of another buddy, "Mean" Gene Okerlund, the announcer for the World Wrestling Federation. And he sweetly asks Julie if she'll take the BMW out for a wash. Back home, Musselman can't wait to show off his condo. based on information from your browser. Musselman looked like it was in midseason form for track. '", In the newspaper articles and columns following his death, Musselman was described as "volatile," "colorful," "intense," and "fiery." The Mayo Clinic said he had primary systemic amyloidosis, a rare disease with symptoms similar to bone marrow cancer. Bill lived in London, Smith Falls and Ottawa, Ontario before moving to Edmonton Alberta in 1981. "I think Bill misses coaching every day and every night," Oliver said. He brought Minnesota its first Big Ten title in 53 years, sold-out arenas, 127 N.C.A.A. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. ", In an Associated Press story that day after Musselman died, Greg Anthony, a guard for the Portland Trail Blazers, described Musselman as "a great, great man. 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). 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. There was an incident during the 1971-72 season when Taylor and Behagen assaulted Ohio State center Luke Witte. Blazers president Bob Whitsitt said Musselman was "always focused, whether it was basketball, his children, his wife, or a fan who interrupted his dinner for an autograph. Led by Randy Ayers and Gus Bailey, Reno lost to Herb Brown's Tucson Gunners, four games to three, in the 1979 championship. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. There were no excuses with him -- you had to play hard every night.". The family received the Howard Schnellenberger Award. She gets out of thecar and tries to tell Musselman he can't get out, which is something one never does to Musselman. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riverside. Of Musselman, Saunders said, "In anything he did, he had great passion. Anyone can read what you share. "I would hope there aren't hard feelings," Timberwolves owner Bob Stein has said. "I`ll tell you what, though," Musselman says, "The best movie I`ve seen lately was with (Al) Pacino. Hanson resigned after one season and was replaced by Bill Musselman. For now he's just a fan, albeit a reluctant one. Bill was born May 8, 1957 in Bucyrus to the late Floyd and Catherine (Spears) Musselman. Year should not be greater than current year. He is survived by his wife and children, brother John (Brenda Taylor) Musselman andsister Lee (Alan) Curtis of Windsor, Ontario as well as beloved nieces and nephewsCarrie, Sean, Reilly, Scott, Dayna, Darren, Angela and Jesse. I've done both. Okerlund answers and hands the receiver to Musselman. He died on May 5, 2000, at 2:45a.m., at the age of 59, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. His videotape collection is filled with NBA games. Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, 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. When the sun goes down in Sarasota, Musselman is limited as to what he can do. ROCHESTER, Minn. . On March 8, 1982, Stepien fired Chuck Daly, who was 9-32 as coach of the Cavs, and replaced him on an interim basis with Musselman, then the team's director of player personnel. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Son of Oscar Zimmerman and Eva Carson Baptized 8 Mar 1921 in the Trinity United Methodist Church, Bellefonte, Centre, PA Married to Henrietta E. Showers Age: 91 Buried: Private Funeral home: Musselman "I get to hang out with other pro athletes and talk sports. The league folded soon after. the games in Minneapolis, but his doctors wouldn't let him leave Bill passed September 18th at 92. For four years he kept a VCR at the foot of his bed so he could watch game film until he drifted off to sleep. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Winds light and variable. Eric Musselman is an assistant coach with the Orlando Magic. 's Gain,", "Musselman Selected To Coach Timberwolves", "Musselman of Cavaliers Used to Riding Out Storms", "Minnesota Penalized 3 Years by N.C.A.A. He runs the beach. He plays the stock market. [4] Musselman maintained that he had nothing to do with the incident. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Musselman is survived by his wife, Julie; and three children, Eric, Nicole and Max. He tells you he thinks he belongs. The Squires went 15-68 on the season and disbanded on May 10, 1976. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. } According to the book Obsession, by Bill Heller, Musselman signed a three-year contract worth more than $135,000, considerably more than the $23,000 salary he had received at the University of Minnesota.
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