He pulls up to one owned by Carlton Fisk, the catcher for the Chicago White Sox. There is no photo or video of William Arnold Musselman.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday, Central Baptist Church, 2015 Pennington Road, Ewing. 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. He goes out to dinner almost every night. Comments Off on Obituary: William A. Musselman "I'm not rich but I'm comfortable.". 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. Eric Musselman, 27, is coaching in the CBA with the Rapid City Thrillers, one of his father's old teams. He was the 12th of 13 siblings (3 passed away at birth). A week after the ABA's San Diego franchise folded on November 11, 1975, Musselman was hired to coach the league's Virginia Squires. Musselman asks, back behind the wheel. "Minnesota Five's Loss Becomes N.I.T. I know the teams better than theteams know them.". He visits other friends, like Roger Rogos, a former high school basketball coach and now a regional manager for IDS. Please try again later. There were no excuses with him -- you had to play hard every night.". 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. All of them are pro-Musselman (of course), and some suggest he should be coaching in the NBA again. Resend Activation Email. 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. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. 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. "He had a very humorous side to him that I think a lot of people didn't see," Lowe said. 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. This is beautiful downhere. Death 5 May 2000 (aged 59) Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA. Muss to most of us. HOLLIDAYSBURG AREA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SECOND MARKING PERIOD 12TH GRADE Colin D. Agnew, Madison E. Alexy, Eric M. Arbogast, Jack C. Bailey, Calyn G. Bainey . Of Musselman, Saunders said, "In anything he did, he had great passion. "Tell him it's Bill Musselman," Okerlund whispers. 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. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Lukewarm. Blasts the horn. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. 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. On July 22, 1993, Musselman returned to the CBA for the 1993-94 season, this time in an attempt to revive the Rochester Renegade, a struggling franchise that had gone 6-50 the previous season. He held 14 head coaching jobs over 35 yers and had been an assistant with the Portland Trail Blazers since 1997. He just built it," Musselman says, backing the car out into the street. His career record in the pros was 603-426, and he won four consecutive CBA championships. The third annual induction ceremonies of the Louisville Catholic Sports Hall of Fame were celebrated on Nov. 5 at the Kentucky Center for the Arts. I think that he played this out on his own terms, the way he area of Windsor Ontario. Among those honored was the Musselman family, which has produced an array of gifted athletes over the generations. They made a mistake getting rid of Bill.". Not all of Musselman's players enjoyed him. During the 1973-74 campaign, without Brewer, Behagen, or Turner, the Gophers dropped to 12-12 under Musselman. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Now, Musselman excuses himself to change. The bill allows for individual home school support and other educational services like online learning. He was 59. ", 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. William Clifford "Bill" Musselman Birth 13 Aug 1940. playoffs. Obituary. Finally, he gives the gas another spurt and the car is back on course. Send Flowers . Musselman claimed "the only time I yell is before a game and at halftime," explaining that his passion helps players give "maximum effort every second. seasons. He works out at the racquet club. The following season (197273), Musselman guided the Gophers to a 21-5 mark. . He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and . Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. 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). Art prints on the wall. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). One of the reasons he got released was he played to win; ownership wanted him tobring the younger players along. This account has been disabled. Bill Musselman. champion teams, said he liked the coach. 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. On Tuesday night, when the Trail Blazers won the series, their players and coaches signed the game ball as a gift to him. "I know more than the people in the league know. Thanks for your help! He became coach of the Timberwolves in 1989 and coached them two display: none; This is a carousel. Orlando Magic. L.A. Times Archives. Born March 9, 1928 in Abington, William was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean War. MUSSELMAN, William BarryOf Ewing Township. Rochester finished 31-25 under Musselman, a 25-win improvement. It's hard for him to believe that his guest has never heard of Jordan, who averaged 44 pointsper game (an all-time high) while playing high school ball in Michigan. Last month he received a diagnosis of multiple myeloma, cancer of the bone marrow. "All my life all I wanted was to coach basketball and live in a warm climate. Musselman, fiery, intense and always jumping from his sideline OH 44820. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google She was the loving wife of the late William R. Musselman, Sr. who . Try again later. Write your message of sympathy today. She later married William "Bill" Musselman on May 17, 1958. With only a few months before the start of the 1965-66 season, Musselman was promoted to head coach. Drag images here or select from your computer for William Clifford Bill Musselman memorial. When he graduated in 1958, he was the school's second all-time leading scorer. "There is one scene in there where Pacino is outstanding. Musselman suffered a stroke on October 30, 1999, following Portland's preseason game against the Phoenix Suns. Obituaries. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. April 23, 1948 - "Hell, I know everybody down here.". The Gophers went on to win the Jan 11, 2023. An ad blocker has likely prevented this video . He weaves his way around the beachfront condos, hardly noticing speed bumps or stop signs. The scary thing is that it`s accurate.". It was originally published on Feb. 7, 1993.) IN THE CARE OF. 1,071 Views. display: none; The Mayo Clinic said he had primary systemic amyloidosis, a rare disease with symptoms similar to bone marrow cancer. ", 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. White sand beaches stretch as far as the eye can see in either direction. "Terp" Musselman, 78, a resident of Bexley, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, surrounded by his family. Musselman would never make that sacrifice. Dunleavy's assistants. This Week - 40 Total. William R. "Bill" Musselman, 88, of Sebring, Florida passed away at his residence on Thursday, April 15, 2021. He was an American basketball coach in the NCAA, the ABA, the WBA, the CBA and the NBA. Who have you beaten? 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. Terms of Service apply. January 25, 1972, is a day Minnesota sports fans of a certain age will remember. He is a win-at-all- costs guy. For now he's just a fan, albeit a reluctant one. 2000 The Associated Press. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. In 1971-72, he led the Gophers to an 18-7 record and their first Big Ten Championship in 53 years with a roster featuring Dave Winfield, Jim Brewer, Bobby Nix, Keith Young, Clyde Turner, Corky Taylor, and Ron Behagen. 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. He held 14 head coaching jobs over 35 years and had been an She was a loving and devoted wife to Bill, and mother to, Kim, Todd, Scott, Mark and Jeff. In 1972, Minnesota and Ohio State brawled on the court, with three players going to the hospital. 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. Musselman barks into the phone. Musselman suffered a stroke last October. He runs the beach. seat, was a basket ball vagabond, coaching at all levels of the EWING TOWNSHIP -- William Barry Musselman, 81, died Saturday at St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton. "Terp" Musselman, 78, a resident of Bexley, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus . Failed to delete memorial. Bill was born May 8, 1957 in Bucyrus to the late Floyd and Catherine (Spears) Musselman. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riverside. DeDe graduated from high school in Akron. Then another trip, this time to a baseball field behind a Catholic church where another friend is conducting a clinic. Thrillers and Albany Patroons when Musselman would sneak into an Beached Bill Musselman adjusts to life without basketball. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Olivier Nkamhoua scored 16 points to lead No. But he still has people calling him from the NBA, people asking him for advice.". A few miles later he's pulling into the driveway of the huge home of Jeff Torborg, manager of the New York Mets. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. His oldest son Eric, formerly head coach of the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings, is currently the head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks mens basketball team. He dabbles in the stock market and says he`s doing OK with that. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. William Bruce Musselman, Jr. September 5, 1941 to May 15, 2020. In his first season, at the age of 25, he guided the Eagles to a 10-10 record. "He's not home.". This marked the first time in his professional coaching career that he served as an assistant. That's one thing that Musselman always gave us: a chance to win. Perhaps that is why he has said no to a dozen other coaching offers. His videotape collection is filled with NBA games. Bill Musselman cut an impressive figure on the sidelines of the old Centennial . While at the University of Minnesota, Musselman posted a slogan ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) Bill Musselman, who spent a turbulent William Clifford Musselman (August 13, 1940 - May 5, 2000) was an American basketball coach in the NCAA, the ABA, the WBA, the CBA, and the NBA. The team fared no better after Musselman's firing, finishing the season with a 16-28 record. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. As he recalled it, he told his players: ''You guys haven't beaten anybody. Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA. Oliver, who was an NBA assistant coach under Musselman in Cleveland in the early 80s, doesn't hide his feelings about the Timberwolves and how theyhandled his friend. [4] Musselman maintained that he had nothing to do with the incident. Musselman died at the clin ic's St. Marys Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. "He was very important to the start-up of the franchise.". Musselman was named CBA Coach of the Year for the second time following the 1987-88 season. Musselman, Robert G. Portage, MI Died Friday afternoon May 24, 2019 at his residence. Undated Times Union file photo -- From left, Bill Musselman, Herb Brown and Phil Jackson in Albany, NY. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. The league folded soon after. 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. in the locker room telling players that defeat was worse than death Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application. In his two seasons in Minnesota, Musselman's 'Wolves were 51-113. 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.' The cause of death was heart and kidney failure, a Mayo Clinic spokesman said. He married Brenda Rudiger in 1982 and was the. It was difficult for them to concentrate on basketball.". The Cavs went 2-21 under Musselman, who finished the season as head coach, his second stint at the helm. A system error has occurred. NCAA rules violations that resulted in stiff sanctions after he "I do miss NBA coaching," Musselman says, "but I don't miss the coaching challenge.". "I think that he played this out on his own terms - the way he wanted to go," Dunleary said. Tampa Bay repeated as CBA champions the following season going 46-19 and defeating the LaCrosse (Wisc.) Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? 2000 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. SARASOTA, Fla. Bill Musselman navigates his black 1988 BMW 325i through the turns of the Sarasota Surf & Racquet Club. Musselman bellows, barging through the front door. 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. Please subscribe to keep reading. 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. focused, whether it was basketball, his children, his wife, or a 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. He died Nov. 11, 2021. 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. Funeral arrangement under the care ofLotz Funeral Home. 3 in the country in March 1973. He marvels over "A Few Good Men." Blazers president Bob Whitsitt said Musselman was always Lowe recalled times on the road with the CBA's Tampa Bay Bob was born December 14, 1930 in Kalamazoo, Michigan a son of Henry and Phyllis (Davis) Musselman. 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. He was a creature of habit. They were the first father and son to hold the title of NBA head coach. Still, critics claimed he had stirred his players into a frenzy before the game that night and encouraged overly aggressive play. 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 . coach in University of Minnesota history (69-32) during four "I can take it (not being in the NBA) because I'm here," Musselman says, heading for more friends' houses. said Sidney Lowe, an assistant Timberwolves coach who played three Pass the ball, pass the ball, cut down the shots for the other team." Find an Obituary. 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. A September 1, 1985, article in The New York Times described Musselman's Gophers as "an extremely physical basketball team." Once, when his Albany Patroons of the Continental Basketball Association lost a game, he screamed in the locker room. A telephone rings. stroke Oct. 28 and had been hospitalized off and on since. image/svg+xml . Musselman said last month he had bone marrow cancer. 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. Bruce was born in Cleveland, Ohio where he lived . Butte's Mason Christian won his second AA state wrestling title and is a prime example of hard work paying off. From Staff and Wire Reports. "Terp" Musselman. In the book Obsession, by Bill Heller, Musselman said, "I found the players [in Virginia] were talking more about the [team's] financial troubles than basketball. stay at the University of Minnesota in the 1970s and became the "I did all this myself," Musselman says, "I know about art and things like that.". Continental Basketball Association, American Basketball Association cemeteries found in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. and Western Basketball Association. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Harry Musselman to pay them a last tribute. 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 A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. He was known for his trademark intensity, once being quoted as saying, "Defeat is worse than death because you have to live with defeat." 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). Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. January 8, 2023 He has always been a fan of the CBA but he doesn`t need to coach there again. They worried more about the next payroll than they did about the next practice. Except the Applemen raced up and down Cline Court playing basketball in the Class AAAA, Region II, Section 2 tournament against Washington. The following season, Musselman moved a few miles up the Florida Gulf Coast to St. Petersburg where he was hired to coach the expansion Tampa Bay Thrillers of the CBA. 3 brothers, Richard (Marguerite) Musselman of Hopkins, MI, William (Joanne) Musselman of Kalamazoo, and John (Mary Lyn) Musselman . "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. (Steve Twardzik/Albany Patroons), (This is one of Tim Wilkin's favorite stories see the rest. Failed to remove flower. Down another street and he`s passing more stylish condos. He'll have none of that. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Nancy A. He taught me the ropes, how to play with toughness. He was the owner of Musselman Building and Construction Company and also was the founding owner of Musselman's Warehouse complex, all in . Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Sunny. Trending News Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. The answer came quickly. Paul Pioneer Press, Scott Takushi, File), Bill Musselman, Albany Patroons Basketball Coach, New York. Tim Wilkin is a freelance sports writer who covers horse racing. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. 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. 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. 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. ''You have to be a Bill Musselman player to play for him,'' Lowe once said. Musselman had a lower profile when he left South Alabama after Those sentiments are echoed by Gerald Oliver, a longtime Musselman friend and now the director of player personnel for the Fort Wayne Fury. I t`s getting late in the afternoon and Musselman is in the car again, returning from lunch. There is a problem with your email/password. "I get to hang out with other pro athletes and talk sports. 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