Bill enjoyed a career in radio broadcasting and later in business development for anumber of companies in Canada and the US. Failed to report flower. }. Hanson played for the Gophers in the 1950s and was subsequently an assistant coach with . "Maybe I'll buy them.". 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. Jan 11, 2023. focused, whether it was basketball, his children, his wife, or a Eric Musselman, 27, is coaching in the CBA with the Rapid City Thrillers, one of his father's old teams. 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. You can cancel at any time. with symptoms similar to bone marrow cancer. Big Ten title that year despite the suspension of two players for Your Scrapbook is currently empty. ", 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 just built it," Musselman says, backing the car out into the street. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Try again later. 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 runs the beach. 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 . "Financially, I`m not struggling," he says. Musselman was fired on April 22, 1991, a day after the 199091 season ended. 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He had a In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Curtis and Randy and nephew Dennis Musselman. Sunny. At Wittenberg University, Musselman, 5 feet 10 inches and 175 pounds, lettered in basketball, football and baseball. His old coach at Ohio State, Fred Taylor, hated then-Gophers coach Bill Musselman. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? William Bruce Musselman, Jr. September 5, 1941 to May 15, 2020. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riverside. Just 19 games into the season, sporting a 6-13 record, Musselman was fired. Musselman's 1997 South Alabama team went 23-7 and nearly upset eventual champion Arizona in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. (74 years old). He will be sorely missed.". "Bram Stoker's Dracula"? White sand beaches stretch as far as the eye can see in either direction. I thought you might like to see a memorial for William Clifford Bill Musselman I found on Findagrave.com. 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]. Pass the ball, pass the ball, cut down the shots for the other team." Terms of Service apply. Musselman had been a head coach in four pro leagues the NBA, He even has a sculptured glass sea gull in blue resting on one of his glass tables. You dont win championships without every dude buying into their role. moving to Edmonton Alberta in 1981. 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. But he still has people calling him from the NBA, people asking him for advice.". fan who interrupted his dinner for an autograph., During Musselman's illness, Whitsitt said, he never uttered a stay at the University of Minnesota in the 1970s and became the Ben Roberts. Trending News Newport News Thomas, William "Bill" Langeland Family Funeral Homes Aivars, Irma. From Staff and Wire Reports. 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. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Ted Stepien, then owner of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers, hired Musselman for his first NBA head coaching job in 1980. (Some sprays Ebner.). Thrillers and Albany Patroons when Musselman would sneak into an 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.". Wikipedia. SARASOTA, Fla. Bill Musselman navigates his black 1988 BMW 325i through the turns of the Sarasota Surf & Racquet Club. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riverside. He goes out to dinner almost every night. "He had a very humorous side to him that I think a lot of people didn't see," Lowe said. .component--type-recirculation .item:nth-child(5) { Lowe recalled times on the road with the CBA's Tampa Bay He'll chart plays, offer his opinion on who can play and who can't. OBITUARY William Gilbert Musselman September 13, 1927 - September 18, 2019. 215 N Walnut St., Musselman doesn`t have to worry about money right now. He drove the same way to get to practice, the same way to get to the airport. Orlando Magic. ROBERT MUSSELMAN OBITUARY. Bill was born May 8, 1957 in Bucyrus to the late Floyd and Catherine (Spears) Musselman. 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. William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving. 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. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Today. View William H. "Bill" Musselman's obituary, send flowers and find service dates or sign the guestbook. He was born on January 9, 1926 in Salem, Va., was 603-426, and he won four consecutive CBA championships. He weaves his way around the beachfront condos, hardly noticing speed bumps or stop signs. Of Musselman, Saunders said, "In anything he did, he had great passion. He was derisively called "Musclehead" by WWWE sports radio host Pete Franklin who was a vociferous critic of how Stepien was operating the Cavaliers.[6]. His career record in the pros "There is absolutely no doubt that the one thing in the world he should be doing is coaching.". You have chosen this person to be their own family member. "Hell, I know everybody down here.". "They should always stay in Albany," he says. Howe Mortuary & Crematory. and South Alabama. There was a problem getting your location. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. The "three-peat" followed in 1986-87 in Rapid City, South Dakota, where the team had moved at the conclusion of the regular season. He seems to need to hear these things. With a roster "full of vagabonds, long shots and characters," according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Musselman's Wolves posted a 22-60 record in 1989-90, their first season, and 29-53 the following season. . She later married William "Bill" Musselman on May 17, 1958. seat, was a basket ball vagabond, coaching at all levels of the 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. Led by Randy Ayers and Gus Bailey, Reno lost to Herb Brown's Tucson Gunners, four games to three, in the 1979 championship. The Squires went 15-68 on the season and disbanded on May 10, 1976. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Musselman`s car finally rests at the condo of another buddy, "Mean" Gene Okerlund, the announcer for the World Wrestling Federation. Butte's Mason Christian won his second AA state wrestling title and is a prime example of hard work paying off. Musselman said last month he had bone marrow cancer. } Eileen Marie (Smith) Martin, age 88, of Johnston, IA formerly of Sac City, IA, died June 22, 2013, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, IA. What does he really feel about not being in the NBA? Blasts the horn. I like not having the pressure of being a head coach, he Women and children stay away when this guy drives. Randy Allen Musselman, 36, East Freedom, died unexpectedly Thursday at UPMC Altoona after an apparent heart attack. Our practices were so consistent. Portland eliminated the Timberwolves in the first round of the I love doing that.". That makes Musselman smile. 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. In 1972, Minnesota and Ohio State brawled on the court, with three players going to the hospital. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed He is survived by his wife, Julie; their son, Max; and a son, Eric, and a daughter, Nicole, from a previous marriage. What was it? (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). "I`ve seen everything, I love movies," Musselman says. A huge stereo system with speakers all through the house. Try again later. He runs this beach every day. Racquetball as well. 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. 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. Since moving to Houghton in 2007, Billwas an active volunteer for several Keweenaw area charitable organizations. 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. The scary thing is that it`s accurate.". It was originally published on Feb. 7, 1993.). He also coached professionals in the American Basketball Association, the Western Basketball Association and the C.B.A. The Associated Press contributed to this report. "He was very important to the start-up of the franchise.". Musselman had a lower profile when he left South Alabama after If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. be sorely missed.. Bill graduated from Hartford City High School in 1945. An elderly gentleman walking along the road gives a wave to the familiar vehicle as it roars by. He has previously specialized in UK basketball recruiting . This account has been disabled. NBA Coach Musselman Dies. August 21, 2022 I know the teams better than theteams know them.". Explore Life Stories, Offer Condolences & Send Flowers. Musselman was named CBA Coach of the Year for the second time following the 1987-88 season. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. 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. 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. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application. 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. The Maroons lost just twice over the past two seasons combined. View All View By Location. "I think Bill misses coaching every day and every night," Oliver said. . Bill lived in London, Smith Falls and Ottawa, Ontario beforemoving to Edmonton Alberta in 1981. He was the owner of Musselman Building and Construction Company and also was the founding owner of Musselman's Warehouse complex, all in . A September 1, 1985, article in The New York Times described Musselman's Gophers as "an extremely physical basketball team." One of my best friends.". He became coach of the Timberwolves in 1989 and coached them two Born March 9, 1928 in Abington, William was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean War. Hospital. "I`ll tell you what, though," Musselman says, "The best movie I`ve seen lately was with (Al) Pacino. Death 5 May 2000 (aged 59) Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA. 12 Tennessee to a 75-57 victory over Arkansas on Tuesday night. ). "I can take it (not being in the NBA) because I'm here," Musselman says, heading for more friends' houses. 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.' "I would hope there aren't hard feelings," Timberwolves owner Bob Stein has said. 2000 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Musselman suffered a stroke on October 30, 1999, following Portland's preseason game against the Phoenix Suns. Try again. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. He had a loving and dedicated mother named Bertha (Combs) Miller who later married James Miller. Always.". Bill passed September 18th at 92. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Nancy A. assis tant with the Portland Trail Blazers since 1997. Musselman, who had served as head coach during the game after Mike Dunleavy was ejected, collapsed after leaving the arena. William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. [4] Musselman maintained that he had nothing to do with the incident. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, "I don't know," Musselman says, gunning the gas pedal. Despite the win, the Volunteers (22-8, 11-6 Southeastern Conference . If he doesn't win an Academy Award, it's ridiculous. There was an incident during the 1971-72 season when Taylor and Behagen assaulted Ohio State center Luke Witte. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of William Musselman (179225484)? left. The 2019-20 season brought both Eric Musselman and Connor Vanover to the Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball program.. Musselman arrived that season as the new Razorbacks men's basketball coach. The Cavs went 2-21 under Musselman, who finished the season as head coach, his second stint at the helm. He was a decent high school athlete whose basketball team fared well against a neighboring team led by Bobby Knight. INWOOD Spring sports practices began Monday in West Virginia. Photo by John Byrne. WILLIAM MUSSELMAN OBITUARY. Write your message of sympathy today. Tomorrow. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Bucyrus, Obituary. As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his lovingfamily. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Here are the highlights of what the Utah Legislature did this year: Budget and taxes . There is no photo or video of William Arnold Musselman.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Musselman, fiery, intense and always jumping from his sideline Sen. Doug Mastriano eyes bill to defend Gettysburg's monuments. 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. Musselman cruises down Midnight Pass Road and makes a series of quick turns. 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 George Hanson (April 12, 1935 - September 22, 2016) was an American basketball coach. 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. The Capital Region Pontiacs are on the block, he's told. 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. The Gophers went on to win the Big Ten title that year despite the suspension of two players for the rest of the season. He was 59. Undated Times Union file photo -- From left, Bill Musselman, Herb Brown and Phil Jackson in Albany, NY. "Tell him it's Bill Musselman," Okerlund whispers. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Dogs and cats beware. And, of course, he cruises the streets of his home city. Bill lived in London, Smith Falls and Ottawa, Ontario before. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riverside area of Windsor Ontario. Okerlund answers and hands the receiver to Musselman. Finally, he gives the gas another spurt and the car is back on course. #inline-recirc-item--id-b5cfc642-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d, #right-rail-recirc-item--id-b5cfc642-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d { ", "In his own mind, my dad knows he can coach in the NBA," said Eric Musselman, who considers his father his best friend. William Musselman William L. Musselman Jr. of Troy Pa., formerly of Warrington, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012. Catbirds in five games, 4-1. Musselman has nibbled but he won`t bite. After setting up a dinner date with Mean Gene, Musselman is bounding back toward his car. Musselman was named in nearly half of the violations. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Share Obituary. Once, when his Albany Patroons of the Continental Basketball Association lost a game, he screamed in the locker room. Please reset your password. Until then, though, he says he's content to live the good life in Florida, a place he has called home since the 1970s. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? 2000 The Associated Press. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. OBITUARY William Gilbert Musselman 13 September, 1927 - 18 September, 2019. [7] Although the Wolves lost the game 106-96, it resulted in Breuer scoring a career high 40 points.[8]. William Clifford Musselman was born Aug. 13, 1940, in Wooster, Ohio. Please subscribe to keep reading. 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). He was a decent high school athlete whose basketball team fared well against a neighboring team led by Bobby Knight. Looking for Ron Musselman online? He`ll critique every critical move a coach makes. 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. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. I t`s getting late in the afternoon and Musselman is in the car again, returning from lunch. Find Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok profiles, images and more on IDCrawl - free people search website. He tells you he thinks he belongs. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory can be made to the charity of your choice. He died on May 5, 2000, at 2:45a.m., at the age of 59, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Julie Ebner, Musselman's girlfriend the last two years, tries to convince him there's a problem. His mother was Annabel Caulkins Musselman. However, his teams incurred more than 100 Bill lived in London, Smith Falls and Ottawa, Ontario before. May 6, 2000 12 AM PT. 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. Musselman was named in nearly half of the violations. 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 Kalamazoo Gazette obituaries and Death Notices for Kalamazoo Michigan area . Grief Support. Then another trip, this time to a baseball field behind a Catholic church where another friend is conducting a clinic. area of Windsor Ontario. Musselman went 4-22 with the Squires before he was replaced by Jack Ankerson on January 21, 1976. moving to Edmonton Alberta in 1981. The grass is wet and muddy; Musselman doesn't care. Musselman suffered a stroke last October. The bill allows for individual home school support and other educational services like online learning. I'd use the same damn speech to motivate a basketball team.". Try again later. IN THE CARE OF. Being in Florida makes him more at ease, I think.". Try again later. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Musselman was the second of five children. Musselman is survived by his wife, Julie; and three children, There, over the next three seasons, Musselman would build one of the winningest franchises in sports history. OH 44820. 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. Yet the intense man could laugh at himself, too. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. 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. 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. During the 1973-74 campaign, without Brewer, Behagen, or Turner, the Gophers dropped to 12-12 under Musselman. Those sentiments are echoed by Gerald Oliver, a longtime Musselman friend and now the director of player personnel for the Fort Wayne Fury. Who have you beaten? He was an American basketball coach in the NCAA, the ABA, the WBA, the CBA and the NBA. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Harry Musselman to pay them a last tribute. They have come from the CBA (the Fort Wayne Fury wanted him bad before they took Rick Barry) and they have come from overseas. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. There were no excuses with him -- you had to play hard every night.". Musselman had the highest winning percentage of any basketball They were the first father and son to hold the title of NBA head coach. High around 65F. In his two seasons in Minnesota, Musselman's 'Wolves were 51-113. "I'm not bragging," Musselman says, "I know I can flat-out coach. Not all of Musselman's players enjoyed him. William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. 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. 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. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Baeuerle, Virginia L . The BMW swerves but Musselman doesn't give it up. He married Brenda Rudiger in 1982 and was the. 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. 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. That season he led the club to a 28-20 record and the only WBA title game. Would you like to offer William Harry Musselmans loved ones a condolence message? He received a bachelor's degree from Wittenberg and a master's in education from Kent State. Bob was born December 14, 1930 in Kalamazoo, Michigan a son of Henry and Phyllis (Davis) Musselman. 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. 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. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Add to your scrapbook. I want my business where there's three other guys doing the same thing.''. He will Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Musselman's roster included Rodney Monroe, Ronnie Grandison, Clinton Wheeler, Dave Jamerson, Brook Steppe, Tod Murphy, and Ralph McPherson. In March 1995, Musselman returned to the NCAA after a 25-year absence with the University of South Alabama. Then Musselman is asked for perhaps the 100th time to be honest. Musselman served as an assistant for three seasons with the Blazers before his death in May 2000.