Musselman had wanted to sit behind the Blazers' bench for the games in Minneapolis, but his doctors wouldn't let him leave the hospital. The Manhattan Christian boys and Twin Bridges girls each punched their tickets to the state tournament with Western C titles. 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). And, of course, he cruises the streets of his home city. Burial: private for the family. He is home. The . Terms of Service apply. 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. Try again later. Sidney Lowe, an assistant coach of the Timberwolves who played on three of Musselman's C.B.A. Musselman suffered a stroke on October 30, 1999, following Portland's preseason game against the Phoenix Suns. He will The team fared no better after Musselman's firing, finishing the season with a 16-28 record. William Musselman William L. Musselman Jr. of Troy Pa., formerly of Warrington, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012. Paul Pioneer Press, Scott Takushi, File), Bill Musselman, Albany Patroons Basketball Coach, New York. L.A. Times Archives. said. January 8, 2023 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. I think a lot of people probably see Bill as that guy on the We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. three players going to the hospital. Share Obituary. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. ROBERT MUSSELMAN OBITUARY. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Grief Support. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. That was as good as going to the playoffs. in the locker room telling players that defeat was worse than death 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. We are sad to announce that on January 7, 2023, at the age of 74, William Arnold Musselman in Edmonton, Alberta, born in Battle Creek, Michigan passed away. ", In 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. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. The young Musselman played basketball, football, and baseball at Wooster High School in Wooster, Ohio. Bill was born May 8, 1957 in Bucyrus to the late Floyd and Catherine (Spears) Musselman. Pass the ball, pass the ball, cut down the shots for the other team." It was difficult for them to concentrate on basketball.". 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.". 2000 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. "I`ve seen everything, I love movies," Musselman says. ''You have to be a Bill Musselman player to play for him,'' Lowe once said. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. The cause of death was heart and kidney failure. 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. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. "I would hope there aren't hard feelings," Timberwolves owner Bob Stein has said. He is a win-at-all- costs guy. He died Nov. 11, 2021. Jan 11, 2023. He will remove his running shorts and Minnesota Timberwolves T-shirt. Still, critics claimed he had stirred his players into a frenzy before the game that night and encouraged overly aggressive play. The Kansas Division of Budget estimates that the yearly loss of state aid to school districts would be approximately $152 million. Bill Musselman, who had a turbulent stay at the University . Born March 9, 1928 in Abington, William was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean War. Butte's Mason Christian won his second AA state wrestling title and is a prime example of hard work paying off. Bill Musselman won't say if he'll move to Rapid City. You can cancel at any time. View Funeral Home Directory. Bill enjoyed a career in radio broadcasting and later in business development for anumber of companies in Canada and the US. He also coached professionals in the American Basketball Association, the Western Basketball Association and the C.B.A. He was born on January 9, 1926 in Salem, Va., Looking for Ron Musselman online? With the NBA out of his life now, Musselman, 52, needs something to occupy his time. Funeral arrangement under the care ofLotz Funeral Home. He was 59. William R. "Bill" Musselman, 88, of Sebring, Florida passed away at his residence on Thursday, April 15, 2021. He was the owner of Musselman Building and Construction Company and also was the founding owner of Musselman's Warehouse complex, all in . and Western Basketball Association. He visits Richie Jordan, another Sarasota pal. 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. Musselman has nibbled but he won`t bite. Since moving to Houghton in 2007, Billwas an active volunteer for several Keweenaw area charitable organizations. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Howe Mortuary & Crematory. With only a few months before the start of the 1965-66 season, Musselman was promoted to head coach. 859-429-2848. Musselman`s car finally rests at the condo of another buddy, "Mean" Gene Okerlund, the announcer for the World Wrestling Federation. On June 19, 1987, Musselman jumped to the Albany (NY) Patroons for the 1987-88 CBA season, guiding the Pats to a remarkable 48-6 record and his fourth consecutive league title. . His doctors said he also had amyloidosis, which causes the liver to produce an abnormal protein that attacks body organs. He was a creature of habit. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? He has previously specialized in UK basketball recruiting . He'll tell you he should be coaching in the NBA. 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. Musselman was the second of five children. "What a guy. A system error has occurred. "But don't worry about me," he says. 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. William Clifford Musselman was born Aug. 13, 1940, in Wooster, Ohio. He held 14 head coaching jobs over 35 yers and had been an assistant with the Portland Trail Blazers since 1997. Thanks for your help! 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. In August 1965, Ashland's head basketball coach left for another coaching position. Musselman is survived by his wife, Julie; and three children, 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. Pound sign (#) denotes interim head coach. I'd use the same damn speech to motivate a basketball team.". He's poured about $80,000 into it over the last year. William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. For his efforts, Musselman was honored as CBA Coach of the Year. Musselman has three children: two sons and a daughter. Tampa Bay repeated as CBA champions the following season going 46-19 and defeating the LaCrosse (Wisc.) Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. "He knows life isn`t always fair," Eric Musselman said. He was the 12th of 13 siblings (3 passed away at . 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. Ankerson, who would go on to serve as general manager of the San Antonio Spurs, went 1-1 as coach of the Squires before being replaced by Zelmo Beaty, who compiled a 9-33 record. 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. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. 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. Funeral arrangement under the care ofMemorial Chapel and Plowe Funeral Service. The state treasurer's office (not the Kansas State Department of Education) would administer the program, but . Musselman won`t cut up his former employer. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed Try again. [4] Musselman maintained that he had nothing to do with the incident. 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. There, over the next three seasons, Musselman would build one of the winningest franchises in sports history. 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. 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. (Weaver) Musselman, age 86, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2023 at Homewood at Plum Creek in Hanover. Standard text messaging rates apply. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. game. WILLIAM MUSSELMAN OBITUARY. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Musselman bounces out of the car and takes the elevator up to the second floor, looking like a kid in a candy store. Tonight. He tells you he might still get a call. They'd rather go set up a business down the block where there's no competition. Musselman would never make that sacrifice. Jerry Carl Musselman of Nicholasville, Kentucky passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021 at the age of 84. "Now I think he is beyond being frustrated not being in the NBA. the rest of the season. He was predeceased by : his brother Robert Musselman. The Associated Press contributed to this report. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory can be made to the charity of your choice. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. I love doing that.". stay at the University of Minnesota in the 1970s and became the Born in Easton, PA, he had resided in Ewing Township for 35 years.William retired from the New Jer . I t`s getting late in the afternoon and Musselman is in the car again, returning from lunch. He was an American basketball coach in the NCAA, the ABA, the WBA, the CBA and the NBA. What does he really feel about not being in the NBA? Two other Ohio State players were also hospitalized as a result of the brawl. . The following season (197273), Musselman guided the Gophers to a 21-5 mark. However, his teams incurred more than 100 NCAA rules violations that resulted in stiff sanctions after he left. word of self-pity, never said 'why me' or 'it's not fair.' Musselman had the highest winning percentage of any basketball coach in Univesity of Minnesota history (69-32) during four seasons from 1971-1975. "I think that he played this out on his own terms - the way he wanted to go," Dunleary said. I thought you might like to see a memorial for William Clifford Bill Musselman I found on Findagrave.com. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Blazers president Bob Whitsitt said Musselman was always I wouldn't be in my position today if he hadn't taken me on as a CBA player. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Learn more about managing a memorial . (Some sprays Ebner.). Ben Roberts. ''He wants guys he can put together like a chain, linked.''. He'll have none of that. Following his success in the CBA, on August 23, 1988, Musselman was hired as the head coach of the expansion Minnesota Timberwolves. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. champion teams, said he liked the coach. He slept three to five hours a night because he would not spare more time from work. They were the first father and son to hold the title of NBA head coach. Musselman died at the clinic's St. Marys Hospital. That season he led the club to a 28-20 record and the only WBA title game. 3 in the country in March 1973. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Obituaries. Despite the win, the Volunteers (22-8, 11-6 Southeastern Conference . Sunny. That`s what happens when you have a football guy running a basketball team. 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. Please try again later. A team in France reportedly offered Musselman $400,000 plus an apartment and car to coach. Kalamazoo Gazette obituaries and Death Notices for Kalamazoo Michigan area . Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. 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. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Controversial, Fiery Musselman Dead at 59. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. moving to Edmonton Alberta in 1981. seasons. High 71F. The Capital Region Pontiacs are on the block, he's told. 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. We have set your language to 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. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Harry Musselman to pay them a last tribute. Just 19 games into the season, sporting a 6-13 record, Musselman was fired. } OH 44820. Bill Musselman talks with another man whose back is to camera. Musselman said last month he had bone marrow cancer. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. "I can take it (not being in the NBA) because I'm here," Musselman says, heading for more friends' houses. Try again later. Died: April 11, 2013 (aged 80) Born: June 3, 1932 . NCAA rules violations that resulted in stiff sanctions after he Musselman, who had served as head coach during the game after Mike Dunleavy was ejected, collapsed after leaving the arena. 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. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 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. 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. Mainly sunny. area of Windsor Ontario. But the 29 wins under Musselman were a high-water mark for the T-wolves, who failed to top 29 wins until 1996-97. SARASOTA, Fla. Bill Musselman navigates his black 1988 BMW 325i through the turns of the Sarasota Surf & Racquet Club. "Terp" Musselman, 78, a resident of Bexley, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus . "Mean Gene!" The Maroons lost just twice over the past two seasons combined. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of William Musselman (179225484)? OBITUARY William Gilbert Musselman 13 September, 1927 - 18 September, 2019. An elderly gentleman walking along the road gives a wave to the familiar vehicle as it roars by. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. He had a stroke Oct. 28 and had been hospitalized off and on since. because you have to live with defeat. Women and children stay away when this guy drives. Ben Roberts is the University of Kentucky men's basketball beat writer for the Lexington Herald-Leader. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google The youngest of eight children, Jerry always worked any odd jobs as a youngster as his desire to help his . Find an Obituary. A huge stereo system with speakers all through the house. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. View on map. "Bram Stoker's Dracula"? 215 N Walnut St., 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.
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