But he still has people calling him from the NBA, people asking him for advice.". Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. 3 in the country in March 1973. Finally, he gives the gas another spurt and the car is back on course. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Bill Musselman won't say if he'll move to Rapid City. Musselman had a lower profile when he left South Alabama after 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. with symptoms similar to bone marrow cancer. "He's not home.". Died: April 11, 2013 (aged 80) Born: June 3, 1932 . As he recalled it, he told his players: ''You guys haven't beaten anybody. Eric, Nicole and Max. Lawmakers late Friday put the finishing touches on the state's record $28 billion budget, which included funding more than $5.1 billion in new spending requests and tax cuts.. Water, housing and homelessness, education, transportation, and taxpayers were among the big winners for the upcoming fiscal year. Obituary. What was it? I wouldn't be in my position today if he hadn't taken me on as a CBA player. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? "Look at this house. The scary thing is that it`s accurate.". seasons. The "three-peat" followed in 1986-87 in Rapid City, South Dakota, where the team had moved at the conclusion of the regular season. The Gulf Gate Mall gets a lot of Musselman`s business; he and Julie have seen darn near every movie. Musselman barks into the phone. One regret, he said, was not spending more time with his family. Muss to most of us. His overall coaching record at Minnesota is 61-32 with a .656 winning percentage. 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. 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. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Photo by John Byrne. Musselman had wanted to sit behind the Blazers' bench for Sidney Lowe, an assistant coach of the Timberwolves who played on three of Musselman's C.B.A. On July 28, 1975, Musselman left the college ranks to join the pro game when he was hired to coach the San Diego Sails of the American Basketball Association. He weaves his way around the beachfront condos, hardly noticing speed bumps or stop signs. 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. The league folded soon after. Musselman just laughs and laughs and laughs as he heads back home. left. I've done both. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. "Maybe I'll buy them.". William Clifford Musselman was born Aug. 13, 1940, in Wooster, Ohio. 0 cemeteries found in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, USA. You can always change this later in your Account settings. All Rights Reserved. He died on May 5, 2000, at 2:45a.m., at the age of 59, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. The Mayo 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. To view Bills obituary or to send condolences to thefamily please visitwww.memorialchapel.net. Born in Lancaster, Ohio, on April 23, 1943, to Catherine and the late Michael R. Musselman, Camillus is lovingly survived by his wife of 57 years . ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) Bill Musselman, who spent a turbulent Musselman had wanted to sit behind the Blazers' bench for the games in Minneapolis, but his doctors wouldn't let him leave the hospital. area of Windsor Ontario. "He was very important to the start-up of the franchise.". Lowe recalled times on the road with the CBA's Tampa Bay Thrillers and Albany Patroons when Musselman would sneak into an adjoining hotel room and scare players with ghostly noises. 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. Bruce was born in Cleveland, Ohio where he lived . Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. On October 8, 1997, after two successful seasons as head coach at the University of South Alabama, Musselman returned to the NBA as an assistant with the Portland Trail Blazers, under Mike Dunleavy Sr. On the way out, Musselman takes a short cut and darts straight across the grass outside the fence. "Terp" Musselman. Ben Roberts is the University of Kentucky men's basketball beat writer for the Lexington Herald-Leader. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. An elderly gentleman walking along the road gives a wave to the familiar vehicle as it roars by. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. He had a stroke Oct. 28 and had been hospitalized off and on since. His career record in the pros was 603-426, and he won four consecutive CBA championships. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. When he graduated in 1958, he was the school's second all-time leading scorer. 859-429-2848. A lot of people don't like competition. Send Flowers. He brought Minnesota its first Big Ten title in 53 years, sold-out arenas, 127 N.C.A.A. Learn more about managing a memorial . Blasts the horn. There is no photo or video of William Arnold Musselman.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. William "Bill" G. Musselman, born September 13, 1927, in Tangier, OK, to parents Bertrum "Bert" and Mary Alice "Mae" Musselman. One of my best friends.". Musselman has three children: two sons and a daughter. He was 59. He keeps a scrapbook full of newspaper clippings from around the country. Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, USA. Before getting fired in April of 1991, Musselman was the head coach of the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves for two years. display: block; Following the 1970-71 season, Musselman left Ashland for the University of Minnesota. I want my business where there's three other guys doing the same thing.''. For the last three seasons, he was an assistant coach of the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association. Naturally, he gets stuck. Women and children stay away when this guy drives. Minnesota began the season ranked fourth in the nation and ranked as high as No. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service Hancock Chapel has been assisting the family. I thought you might like to see a memorial for William Clifford Bill Musselman I found on Findagrave.com. He received payment for the final year of his Minnesota contract, worth an estimated $350,000. Blazers president Bob Whitsitt said Musselman was always ", 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. He moves the BMW as though on asphalt. After setting up a dinner date with Mean Gene, Musselman is bounding back toward his car. Randy Allen Musselman, 36, East Freedom, died unexpectedly Thursday at UPMC Altoona after an apparent heart attack. He died Nov. 11, 2021. 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. I love doing that.". TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. While coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Musselman, whom The New York Times once described as "hot tempered," was criticized for his "disciplinary tactics," according to the Times. "Now I think he is beyond being frustrated not being in the NBA. "He misses coaching," she says. Musselman, whose competitive spirit helped boost basketball interest and the drive for a professional team in Minnesota, died early Friday morning, May 5, 2000, from cancer related complications. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. April 23, 1948 - The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel has been assisting the family. 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. Bill Musselman talks with another man whose back is to camera. They'd rather go set up a business down the block where there's no competition. 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. He was a decent high school athlete whose basketball team fared well against a neighboring team led by Bobby Knight. He goes out to dinner almost every night. 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. Musselman takes off his sun glasses, then takes over the house. 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. Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday, Central Baptist Church, 2015 Pennington Road, Ewing. Now, Musselman excuses himself to change. Musselman had been a head coach in four pro leagues - the NBA, Continental Basketball Association, American Basketball Association and Western Basketball Association. "What a guy. Vanover transferred that season to Fayetteville after a freshman season with the California Golden Bears.. [7] Although the Wolves lost the game 106-96, it resulted in Breuer scoring a career high 40 points.[8]. Camillus B. Bucyrus, 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. There was an incident during the 1971-72 season when Taylor and Behagen assaulted Ohio State center Luke Witte. 2000 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. "He knows life isn`t always fair," Eric Musselman said. "I do miss NBA coaching," Musselman says, "but I don't miss the coaching challenge.". Lotz Funeral Home - Salem 1330 E Main St, Salem, VA 24153. Please enter your email and password to sign in. 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 was the beloved husband for 62 years of S. Jane (Bittner) Musselman. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. You can cancel at any time. 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. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? 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. Winds light and variable. 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.". '", In the newspaper articles and columns following his death, Musselman was described as "volatile," "colorful," "intense," and "fiery." Failed to report flower. Learn more about merges. in the locker room telling players that defeat was worse than death 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. "If I wasn't coaching and I was living in Albany, I'd go crazy. Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA. January 7, 2023 This is the part of the day he doesn`t particularlyrelish. January 25, 1972, is a day Minnesota sports fans of a certain age will remember. Says he plays a mean game of tennis. Obituary. It was difficult for them to concentrate on basketball.". Wikipedia. He is survived by his wife, Julie; their son, Max; and a son, Eric, and a daughter, Nicole, from a previous marriage. In an ESPN.com article,[9] Rosen describes a scene after a game between Rosen's CBA team and Musselman's Tampa Bay club: "We were involved in a tight game at Tampa Bay. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. From Staff and Wire Reports. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, "I don't know," Musselman says, gunning the gas pedal. SARASOTA, Fla. Bill Musselman navigates his black 1988 BMW 325i through the turns of the Sarasota Surf & Racquet Club. The team only lasted for 11 games of the 1975-76 season before folding with a 3-8 record. Musselman won`t cut up his former employer. 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. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. See the article in its original context from. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. If I was living in Ohio and not coaching, I'd go crazy. "I'm not bragging," Musselman says, "I know I can flat-out coach. Would you like to offer William Arnold Musselmans loved ones a condolence message? Musselman was named in nearly half of the violations. Still, critics claimed he had stirred his players into a frenzy before the game that night and encouraged overly aggressive play. Down another street and he`s passing more stylish condos. Who have you beaten? January 8, 2023 Musselman resigned as coach of the Jags on October 7, 1997, to return to the NBA. The cause of death was heart and kidney failure, a Mayo Clinic spokesman said. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. This is a carousel with slides. The Maroons lost just twice over the past two seasons combined. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. John secured his first head coaching position at New London High School, then accepted the head coach position at Steubenville College followed by GlenOak High School, where he . "Bram Stoker's Dracula"? word of self-pity, never said 'why me' or 'it's not fair.' 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. (Weaver) Musselman, age 86, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2023 at Homewood at Plum Creek in Hanover. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Make sure that the file is a photo. Controversial, Fiery Musselman Dead at 59. Service map data OpenStreetMap contributors. He plays the stock market. 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 (Steve Twardzik/Albany Patroons), (This is one of Tim Wilkin's favorite stories see the rest. Jan 11, 2023. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riverside. "I like not having the pressure of being a head coach," he said. moving to Edmonton Alberta in 1981. 3 brothers, Richard (Marguerite) Musselman of Hopkins, MI, William (Joanne) Musselman of Kalamazoo, and John (Mary Lyn) Musselman . #inline-recirc-item--id-b5cfc642-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d, #right-rail-recirc-item--id-b5cfc642-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d { That`s what happens when you have a football guy running a basketball team. ", "In his own mind, my dad knows he can coach in the NBA," said Eric Musselman, who considers his father his best friend. When the Trail Blazers played the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of this year's playoffs, he wanted to sit behind the Trail Blazers' bench, but his doctors would not let him leave the hospital. 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. 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. ''He wants guys he can put together like a chain, linked.''. "All my life all I wanted was to coach basketball and live in a warm climate. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179225484/william-clifford-musselman. Musselman, Robert G. Portage, MI Died Friday afternoon May 24, 2019 at his residence. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Until then, though, he says he's content to live the good life in Florida, a place he has called home since the 1970s. Our practices were so consistent. wanted to go, Dunleavy said. cemeteries found in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. said Sidney Lowe, an assistant Timberwolves coach who played three Bill was born in Sper, Illinois on Jan. 8, 1933, to David and Cordelia (Sparh) Musselman. At . He runs the beach. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Share Obituary. Musselman took over for player-coach Mack Calvin, who had gone 0-6 since taking over for Al Bianchi. I saw a couple of players, their eyes rolling around, and I walked away thinking, 'Come on, they're 30-3 and you're still challenging them.' Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Biography: William H. "Bill" Musselman, 58 of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday February 21, 2016 at Kindred Hospital in Mansfield. The family received the Howard Schnellenberger Award. Add a Memory. 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 Manhattan Christian boys and Twin Bridges girls each punched their tickets to the state tournament with Western C titles. End of discussion. Privacy Policy and Big Ten title that year despite the suspension of two players for He was born in Roaring Spring, son of Sandy A. Musselman and Pamela M . Search above to list available cemeteries. However, his teams incurred more than 100 the hospital. Musselman highlighted his style of doggedly exploiting the other team's weaknesses when on a February 4, 1990 game against the Golden State Warriors, he called the same play all game in an attempt to get coach Don Nelson to double-team journeyman big man Randy Breuer in his matchup against lighter defenders Manute Bol and Jim Petersen in order to free up guards Pooh Richardson and Tony Campbell. He was the 12th of 13 siblings (3 passed away at . In the team's 2000-01 media guide, which was dedicated to Musselman, he was described as "a keen strategist and an inspiring motivator.". display: none; Musselman, fiery, intense and always jumping from his sideline Those sentiments are echoed by Gerald Oliver, a longtime Musselman friend and now the director of player personnel for the Fort Wayne Fury. There is a problem with your email/password. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory can be made to the charity of your choice. Musselman once explained his intensity this way: ''I love competition. A number of Musselman's former assistant coaches and players went on to coach in the NBA, including Sidney Lowe (Minnesota Timberwolves), Tyrone Corbin (Utah Jazz), Tom Thibodeau (Minnesota Timberwolves), Scott Brooks (Oklahoma City Thunder), Sam Mitchell (Toronto Raptors), and his son Eric Musselman (Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors). According to former CBA coach Charley Rosen, Musselman possessed an "admirable sense of fairness." Funeral arrangement under the care ofMemorial Chapel and Plowe Funeral Service. Clinic said he had primary systemic amyloidosis, a rare disease Musselman suffered a stroke on October 30, 1999, following Portland's preseason game against the Phoenix Suns. In his first season, at the age of 25, he guided the Eagles to a 10-10 record. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. He walks out the front door, takes a hard right, and gazes out at the Gulf of Mexico. "I love it down here," Musselman says. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016, U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. He also coached the Cleveland Cavaliers for two seasons William Bruce Musselman, Jr. September 5, 1941 to May 15, 2020. During the 1973-74 campaign, without Brewer, Behagen, or Turner, the Gophers dropped to 12-12 under Musselman. Musselman has nibbled but he won`t bite. His father, Clifford Musselman, was an auto mechanic and band promoter. View on map. James became Bill's father and was a big part of his life growing up. focused, whether it was basketball, his children, his wife, or a Continental Basketball Association, American Basketball Association Musselman said last month he had bone marrow cancer. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Since moving to Houghton in 2007, Billwas an active volunteer for several Keweenaw area charitable organizations. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. He held 14 head coaching jobs over 35 yers and had been an assistant with the Portland Trail Blazers since 1997. His career record in the pros His videotape collection is filled with NBA games. Among those honored was the Musselman family, which has produced an array of gifted athletes over the generations. His starting lineup that season featured Flip Saunders, who would go on to have a successful NBA coaching career. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory can be madeto the charity of your choice. He became coach of the Timberwolves in 1989 and coached them two Musselman asks, back behind the wheel. Musselman bounces out of the car and takes the elevator up to the second floor, looking like a kid in a candy store. Musselman was fired on April 22, 1991, a day after the 199091 season ended. ", During Musselman's illness, Whitsitt said, he "never uttered a word of self-pity, never said 'why me' or 'it's not fair.' This Week - 40 Total. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Applemen run away from Patriots. 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. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). He works out at the racquet club. Verify and try again. Explore Life Stories, Offer Condolences & Send Flowers. I think a lot of people probably see Bill as that guy on the Find an Obituary. He will be sorely missed.". All of them are pro-Musselman (of course), and some suggest he should be coaching in the NBA again.

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