Musselman, fiery, intense and always jumping from his sideline He brought Minnesota its first Big Ten title in 53 years, sold-out arenas, 127 N.C.A.A. Musselman had been a head coach in four pro leagues the NBA, After high school, he attended Wittenberg College (now Wittenberg University) in Springfield, Ohio, where he played basketball for Ray Mears, who would later coach the University of Tennessee. Late in the fourth quarter, one of the refs called three charging fouls on my best player, Cedric Henderson, and the Thrillers eventually won on a buzzer-beating shot by the late 'Fast' Eddie Johnson. 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]. He died on May 5, 2000, at 2:45a.m., at the age of 59, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Art prints on the wall. "Hell, I know everybody down here.". There is a problem with your email/password. That makes Musselman smile. Always.". Tim Wilkin is a freelance sports writer who covers horse racing. "But don't worry about me," he says. York Dispatch - Fri, 17 Jul 2020 . He tells you he might still get a call. 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). [3], His tenure at Minnesota was tainted. The answer came quickly. Bill Musselman, who in the last 35 years held 13 head coaching jobs in college and professional basketball and left an imprint everywhere as a volatile, intense taskmaster, died yesterday at the Mayo Clinic's St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Musselman barks into the phone. Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA. Grief Support. Last month he received a diagnosis of multiple myeloma, cancer of the bone marrow. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. 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. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Musselman would never make that sacrifice. However, his teams incurred more than 100 moving to Edmonton Alberta in 1981. She was the loving wife of the late William R. Musselman, Sr. who . Blazers president Bob Whitsitt said Musselman was always Musselman had been a head coach in four pro leagues - the NBA, Continental Basketball Association, American Basketball Association and Western Basketball Association. He plays the stock market. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. "I do miss NBA coaching," Musselman says, "but I don't miss the coaching challenge.". Musselman had wanted to sit behind the Blazers' bench for In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Curtis and Randy and nephew Dennis Musselman. word of self-pity, never said 'why me' or 'it's not fair.' 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. Sidney Lowe, an assistant coach of the Timberwolves who played on three of Musselman's C.B.A. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Musselman doesn`t have to worry about money right now. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. years for Musselman in the CBA. Musselman cruises down Midnight Pass Road and makes a series of quick turns. adjoining hotel room and scare players with ghostly noises. Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application. Before getting fired in April of 1991, Musselman was the head coach of the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves for two years. Plush carpeting, a white leathersofa and matching easy chair. Pass the ball, pass the ball, cut down the shots for the other team." "He must not have worn a football helmet when he played. IN THE CARE OF. said Sidney Lowe, an assistant Timberwolves coach who played three L.A. Times Archives. 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. 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. 40 years ago, Eric Musselman's father coached the Reno Bighorns; today, the Wolf Pack is playing in a way that would make Eric's father proud. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Black halogen floor lamps. You have permission to edit this article. Those sentiments are echoed by Gerald Oliver, a longtime Musselman friend and now the director of player personnel for the Fort Wayne Fury. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. April 23, 1948 - Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Arnold Musselman to pay them a last tribute. and South Alabama. Mainly sunny. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. I think a lot of people probably see Bill as that guy on the ", 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. Musselman was named in nearly half of the violations. Butte's Mason Christian won his second AA state wrestling title and is a prime example of hard work paying off. Not all of Musselman's players enjoyed him. Hard to imagine this is the same guy who had only a table, chair and bed in his apartment when he coached in Albany. 's Gain,", "Musselman Selected To Coach Timberwolves", "Musselman of Cavaliers Used to Riding Out Storms", "Minnesota Penalized 3 Years by N.C.A.A. Portland eliminated the Timberwolves in the first round of the ''You have to be a Bill Musselman player to play for him,'' Lowe once said. Bob was born December 14, 1930 in Kalamazoo, Michigan a son of Henry and Phyllis (Davis) Musselman. He runs the beach. In his two seasons in Minnesota, Musselman's 'Wolves were 51-113. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and . Tampa Bay repeated as CBA champions the following season going 46-19 and defeating the LaCrosse (Wisc.) I'd use the same damn speech to motivate a basketball team.". "I know what everyone in the league is doing," Musselman says. 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. 3 in the country in March 1973. "Financially, I`m not struggling," he says. I think that he played this out on his own terms, the way he 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. He had a According to former CBA coach Charley Rosen, Musselman possessed an "admirable sense of fairness." but I don't know if a lot of people saw the other side of Bill, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Explore Life Stories, Offer Condolences & Send Flowers. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Learn more about managing a memorial . Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. "They should always stay in Albany," he says. OBITUARY William Gilbert Musselman 13 September, 1927 - 18 September, 2019. Still, critics claimed he had stirred his players into a frenzy before the game that night and encouraged overly aggressive play. Dunleavy's assistants. "Honest to God, I'm enjoying myself.". He was predeceased by : his brother Robert Musselman. Just about every night he heads down to the Sarasota Brewing Co., a sports bar. Death: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current. High around 65F. 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 received a bachelor's degree from Wittenberg and a master's in education from Kent State. seasons. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riverside. family. But the 29 wins under Musselman were a high-water mark for the T-wolves, who failed to top 29 wins until 1996-97. He was the 12th of 13 siblings (3 passed away at . because you have to live with defeat. 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. A huge stereo system with speakers all through the house. Just 19 games into the season, sporting a 6-13 record, Musselman was fired. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. January 23, 1937 - The Thrillers, who went 46-16 overall, lost the first game of the finals to the Rockford (Ill.) Lightning, before winning four consecutive games as Musselman won his third consecutive CBA championship. The Mayo Clinic said he had primary systemic amyloidosis, a rare disease with symptoms similar to bone marrow cancer. He walks out the front door, takes a hard right, and gazes out at the Gulf of Mexico. He was predeceased by his parents and elder brother Robert Musselman. Bill Musselman cut an impressive figure on the sidelines of the old Centennial . Once, he was asked the most irrational thing he had ever done. Okerlund answers and hands the receiver to Musselman. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory can be madeto the charity of your choice. You can cancel at any time. Eric Musselman is an assistant coach with the Orlando Magic. based on information from your browser. ", "In his own mind, my dad knows he can coach in the NBA," said Eric Musselman, who considers his father his best friend. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riversidearea of Windsor Ontario. No knock, of course. "What a guy. Obituary. (Steve Twardzik/Albany Patroons), (This is one of Tim Wilkin's favorite stories see the rest. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riverside. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Musselman had a lower profile when he left South Alabama after two turbulent seasons to join the Trail Blazers as one of Mike Dunleavy's assistants. Failed to remove flower. display: block; There was an incident during the 1971-72 season when Taylor and Behagen assaulted Ohio State center Luke Witte. The bill allows for individual home school support and other educational services like online learning. A telephone rings. Looking for Ron Musselman online? Bill lived in London, Smith Falls and Ottawa, Ontario beforemoving to Edmonton Alberta in 1981. and had a record of 233-84 as a college coach at Ashland, Minnesota He tells you he thinks he belongs. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. 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. Wikipedia. Nevada men's basketball coach Eric Musselman high-fives students in the "Muss Buss" section of Lawlor. The cause of death was heart and kidney failure, a Mayo Clinic spokesman said. "I get to hang out with other pro athletes and talk sports. He even has a sculptured glass sea gull in blue resting on one of his glass tables. INWOOD Spring sports practices began Monday in West Virginia. with symptoms similar to bone marrow cancer. Musselman has nibbled but he won`t bite. Bucyrus, There is quite a height disparity between Musselman and Vanover. The following season (197273), Musselman guided the Gophers to a 21-5 mark. Musselman said last month he had bone marrow cancer. 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. 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). In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory can be made to the charity of your choice. Oops, we were unable to send the email. When told no, Musselman nearly slams on the brakes. Try again. Musselman suffered a stroke on October 30, 1999, following Portland's preseason game against the Phoenix Suns. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service Hancock Chapel has been assisting the family. He died Nov. 11, 2021. As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his lovingfamily. 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. 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. For now he's just a fan, albeit a reluctant one. Controversial, Fiery Musselman Dead at 59. After Musselman left to coach in the ABA, the NCAA placed the Gophers on probation after discovering more than 100 rule violations.[5]. The meeting took place at the kitchen table of the Musselmans' home in San Diego shortly after Bill Musselman had been hired as coach of the ABA's Sails for the 1975-76 basketball season. Julie Ebner, Musselman's girlfriend the last two years, tries to convince him there's a problem. William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving. ", Benagh, Jim. I love doing that.". I don't know why. POWERED BY. 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 Applemen run away from Patriots. I thought you might like to see a memorial for William Clifford Bill Musselman I found on Findagrave.com. Tonight. "Look at this house. In April 2000, he was diagnosed with primary systemic amyloidosis, a disease that produces an abnormal protein that collects in tissues and interferes with the function of organs. Former Albany Patroons coach Bill Musselman. His father, Clifford Musselman, was an auto mechanic and band promoter. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. image/svg+xml . Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Except the Applemen raced up and down Cline Court playing basketball in the Class AAAA, Region II, Section 2 tournament against Washington. James became Bill's father and was a big part of his life growing up. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. At . They were the first father and son to hold the title of NBA head coach. WILLIAM MUSSELMAN OBITUARY. Musselman resigned as coach of the Jags on October 7, 1997, to return to the NBA. 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. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. focused, whether it was basketball, his children, his wife, or a On the way out, Musselman takes a short cut and darts straight across the grass outside the fence. Tomorrow. He had a very humorous side to him that I think a lot of left. He seems to need to hear these things. 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. "I think Bill misses coaching every day and every night," Oliver said. William Harry "Bill" Musselman January 23, 1937 - August 21, 2022 William Harry "Bill" Musselman, of Salem, passed from this life to greater glory on Sunday afternoon . This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Rochester finished 31-25 under Musselman, a 25-win improvement. A week after the ABA's San Diego franchise folded on November 11, 1975, Musselman was hired to coach the league's Virginia Squires. Continental Basketball Association, American Basketball Association 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.' White sand beaches stretch as far as the eye can see in either direction. Musselman died at the clin ic's St. Marys "There is absolutely no doubt that the one thing in the world he should be doing is coaching.". William "Bill" G. Musselman, born September 13, 1927, in Tangier, OK, to parents Bertrum "Bert" and Mary Alice "Mae" Musselman. With only a few months before the start of the 1965-66 season, Musselman was promoted to head coach. 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. William Clifford Musselman was born Aug. 13, 1940, in Wooster, Ohio. He marvels over "A Few Good Men." He lifts weights. "He misses coaching," she says. March 08, 1987 (Joe Walles/Times Union Archive), Olympic ticket sales for Paris Games get off to rocky start, Albany repeats as Section II Class AA girls' basketball champion, Former Patroons beat Albany in season opener, Championship legacy continues as Averill Park defeats CCHS, Greenwich casts defensive spell on Duanesburg, Five things to know about Section II basketball title weekend, Union to play host to Princeton in ECAC's first round of playoffs, RPI hockey gets set for home playoff game against Yale, Siena men's basketball needs win badly at Saint Peter's, Snow piles up in Capital Region; 49,000 customers without power, That's one big snake. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Olivier Nkamhoua scored 16 points to lead No. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. He was married July 8, 1978 to Jenny (Thacker) Musselman who survives. Musselman is survived by his wife, Julie; and three children, Hanson resigned after one season and was replaced by Bill Musselman. 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. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Pound sign (#) denotes interim head coach. That`s what happens when you have a football guy running a basketball team. Bexley - Camillus B. During the 1973-74 campaign, without Brewer, Behagen, or Turner, the Gophers dropped to 12-12 under Musselman. Musselman won`t cut up his former employer. View Funeral Home Directory. Musselman waves back. Blasts the horn. game. He thought "A River Runs Through It" was a good show. He was a decent high school athlete whose basketball team fared well against a neighboring team led by Bobby Knight. Two other Ohio State players were also hospitalized as a result of the brawl. Photo by John Byrne. She later married William "Bill" Musselman on May 17, 1958. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). "He was very important to the start-up of the franchise.". The Gulf Gate Mall gets a lot of Musselman`s business; he and Julie have seen darn near every movie. A Mayo Clinic spokesman said the cause of death was heart and kidney failure related to liver disease. The youngest of eight children, Jerry always worked any odd jobs as a youngster as his desire to help his . Obituaries. Try again later. William Arnold Musselman Obituary. area of Windsor Ontario. 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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. "Who's this?" 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. With the NBA out of his life now, Musselman, 52, needs something to occupy his time. He was 59. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed That was the most recent stop in a tumultuous, and sometimes brilliant, career. 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. A graduate of Musselman High and Shepherd University with a degree in Business Administration, Bill held several managerial positions with Double Day Publishing, Musselman Fruit Processing, and Corning Glass Works. He visits other friends, like Roger Rogos, a former high school basketball coach and now a regional manager for IDS. William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Calling hours . The team fared no better after Musselman's firing, finishing the season with a 16-28 record. Jan 11, 2023. 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Of Musselman, Saunders said, "In anything he did, he had great passion. "Bram Stoker's Dracula"? He was the owner of Musselman Building and Construction Company and also was the founding owner of Musselman's Warehouse complex, all in . 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. Obituaries Musselman`s car finally rests at the condo of another buddy, "Mean" Gene Okerlund, the announcer for the World Wrestling Federation. Sidney Lowe, who played for Musselman in the CBA and NBA, said his former coach was "very demanding but he was an excellent coach. 859-429-2848. "I don`t know any Jesse 'The Body' Ventura," Musselman says, handing the phone back. His career record in the pros As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. The league folded soon after. Jerry was born on January 27, 1937 in Lynch, Kentucky to Frank Musselman and Grace (Monahan) Musselman. 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. ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) Bill Musselman, who spent a turbulent was 603-426, and he won four consecutive CBA championships. He received payment for the final year of his Minnesota contract, worth an estimated $350,000. "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. We have set your language to Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Now, Musselman excuses himself to change. The BMW swerves but Musselman doesn't give it up. Add a Memory. 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. In Musselman's first season of coaching, the KSUHS Statesmen finished 14-5 and earned a share of the conference title.[2]. High 71F. Says he plays a mean game of tennis. The scary thing is that it`s accurate.". 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. The young Musselman played basketball, football, and baseball at Wooster High School in Wooster, Ohio. His mother was Annabel Caulkins Musselman. He married Brenda Rudiger in 1982 and was the. He dabbles in the stock market and says he`s doing OK with that. ). playoffs. Standard text messaging rates apply. Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday, Central Baptist Church, 2015 Pennington Road, Ewing. As received from the Jacobson Funeral Home: Jane Delervo Clement, passed away on February 21, . ", 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. Search by Name. He will be sorely missed.". The Mayo He will He`ll critique every critical move a coach makes. A team in France reportedly offered Musselman $400,000 plus an apartment and car to coach. "I would hope there aren't hard feelings," Timberwolves owner Bob Stein has said. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, "I don't know," Musselman says, gunning the gas pedal. (Weaver) Musselman, age 86, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2023 at Homewood at Plum Creek in Hanover. "I'm not rich but I'm comfortable.". SARASOTA, Fla. Bill Musselman navigates his black 1988 BMW 325i through the turns of the Sarasota Surf & Racquet Club.
