Winds light and variable. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory can be made to the charity of your choice. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Muss to most of us. High around 65F. A team in France reportedly offered Musselman $400,000 plus an apartment and car to coach. 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. Eric is an assistant coach for the Orlando Magic of the N.B.A. Musselman had been a head coach in four pro leagues the NBA, George Hanson (April 12, 1935 - September 22, 2016) was an American basketball coach. DeDe graduated from high school in Akron. "What a guy. William Clifford Musselman was born Aug. 13, 1940, in Wooster, Ohio. Musselman looked like it was in midseason form for track. He has always been a fan of the CBA but he doesn`t need to coach there again. Find an Obituary. focused, whether it was basketball, his children, his wife, or a He will be sorely missed.". "I would hope there aren't hard feelings," Timberwolves owner Bob Stein has said. Blasts the horn. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. (Weaver) Musselman, age 86, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2023 at Homewood at Plum Creek in Hanover. There, over the next three seasons, Musselman would build one of the winningest franchises in sports history. 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.' Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. See the article in its original context from. Julie Ebner, Musselman's girlfriend the last two years, tries to convince him there's a problem. OH 44820. His N.B.A. wanted to go, Dunleavy said. An ad blocker has likely prevented this video . Lowe recalled times on the road with the CBA's Tampa Bay I want my business where there's three other guys doing the same thing.''. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Musselman had been a head coach in four pro leagues - the NBA, Continental Basketball Association, American Basketball Association and Western Basketball Association. November 12, 2014. Ron W. Musselman. 2000 The Associated Press. Burial: private for the family. Family members linked to this person will appear here. I'd use the same damn speech to motivate a basketball team.". In March 1995, Musselman returned to the NCAA after a 25-year absence with the University of South Alabama. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. ''You have to be a Bill Musselman player to play for him,'' Lowe once said. Please reset your password. He brought Minnesota its first Big Ten title in 53 years, sold-out arenas, 127 N.C.A.A. Looking for Ron Musselman online? Paul Pioneer Press, Scott Takushi, File), Bill Musselman, Albany Patroons Basketball Coach, New York. The Capital Region Pontiacs are on the block, he's told. . Learn more about managing a memorial . In his first season, at the age of 25, he guided the Eagles to a 10-10 record. Portland eliminated the Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs. He continued to kick and pound his fists on the closed locker room door, raging for another 10 minutes. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Try again later. 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. 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. with symptoms similar to bone marrow cancer. High 71F. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Musselman suffered a stroke on October 30, 1999, following Portland's preseason game against the Phoenix Suns. While at the University of Minnesota, Musselman posted a slogan He works out at the racquet club. playoffs. View Funeral Home Directory. He died on May 5, 2000, at 2:45a.m., at the age of 59, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? I thought you might like to see a memorial for William Clifford Bill Musselman I found on Findagrave.com. Today. William Clifford "Bill" Musselman Birth 13 Aug 1940. 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. 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. On Tuesday night, when the Trail Blazers won the series, their players and coaches signed the game ball as a gift to him. He`ll critique every critical move a coach makes. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Death: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current. Pound sign (#) denotes interim head coach. That's one thing that Musselman always gave us: a chance to win. End of discussion. 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. Houghton. Being in Florida makes him more at ease, I think.". Vanover transferred that season to Fayetteville after a freshman season with the California Golden Bears.. Dunleavy's assistants. He had a 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]. "Who's this?" Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. seat, was a basket ball vagabond, coaching at all levels of the "He was very important to the start-up of the franchise.". 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. A few miles later he's pulling into the driveway of the huge home of Jeff Torborg, manager of the New York Mets. Musselman was the second of five children. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. April 23, 1948 - Sidney Lowe, who played for Musselman in the CBA and NBA, said his former coach was "very demanding but he was an excellent coach. He was 59. View William H. "Bill" Musselman's obituary, send flowers and find service dates or sign the guestbook. If he doesn't win an Academy Award, it's ridiculous. They'd rather go set up a business down the block where there's no competition. And, of course, he cruises the streets of his home city. word of self-pity, never said 'why me' or 'it's not fair.' said Sidney Lowe, an assistant Timberwolves coach who played three Down another street and he`s passing more stylish condos. The Squires went 15-68 on the season and disbanded on May 10, 1976. He was predeceased by his parents and elder brother Robert Musselman. There, he'll drink fruit juice and get the run of the satellite dish in search of NBA games. She later married William "Bill" Musselman on May 17, 1958. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179225484/william-clifford-musselman. Born in Lancaster, Ohio, on April 23, 1943, to Catherine and the late Michael R. Musselman, Camillus is lovingly survived by his wife of 57 years . He is survived by his wife and children, brother John (Brenda Taylor) Musselman andsister Lee (Alan) Curtis of Windsor, Ontario as well as beloved nieces and nephewsCarrie, Sean, Reilly, Scott, Dayna, Darren, Angela and Jesse. He moves the BMW as though on asphalt. } There is no photo or video of William Arnold Musselman.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. assis tant with the Portland Trail Blazers since 1997. Anyone can read what you share. William "Bill" G. Musselman, born September 13, 1927, in Tangier, OK, to parents Bertrum "Bert" and Mary Alice "Mae" Musselman. Add to your scrapbook. 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. The only place he'll coach is the NBA. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. "I did all this myself," Musselman says, "I know about art and things like that.". 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. His career record in the pros Eric Musselman is an assistant coach with the ). The answer came quickly. 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. This marked the first time in his professional coaching career that he served as an assistant. In his two seasons in Minnesota, Musselman's 'Wolves were 51-113. three players going to the hospital. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riversidearea of Windsor Ontario. "There is absolutely no doubt that the one thing in the world he should be doing is coaching.". but I don't know if a lot of people saw the other side of Bill, This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. He pulls up to one owned by Carlton Fisk, the catcher for the Chicago White Sox. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. 1,071 Views. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. He will (74 years old). He will remove his running shorts and Minnesota Timberwolves T-shirt. GREAT NEWS! . I love doing that.". This browser does not support getting your location. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. 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. There was an incident during the 1971-72 season when Taylor and Behagen assaulted Ohio State center Luke Witte. 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MUSSELMAN, William BarryOf Ewing Township. Musselman was named in nearly half of the violations. But the 29 wins under Musselman were a high-water mark for the T-wolves, who failed to top 29 wins until 1996-97. champion teams, said he liked the coach. William Bruce Musselman, Jr. September 5, 1941 to May 15, 2020. the hospital. William Clifford Musselman was born Aug. 13, 1940, in Wooster, Ohio. The BMW swerves but Musselman doesn't give it up. record was 78-180. The following season (197273), Musselman guided the Gophers to a 21-5 mark. The two met in Minnesota. ROBERT MUSSELMAN OBITUARY. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and . ", During Musselman's illness, Whitsitt said, he "never uttered a word of self-pity, never said 'why me' or 'it's not fair.' Sympathy Ideas. 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. The cause of death was heart and kidney failure. She was the loving wife of the late William R. Musselman, Sr. who . Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Catbirds in five games, 4-1. At . Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Once, he was asked the most irrational thing he had ever done. Musselman, who had served as head coach during the game after Mike Dunleavy was ejected, collapsed after leaving the arena. Calling hours . display: none; Rochester finished 31-25 under Musselman, a 25-win improvement. Lawmakers late Friday put the finishing touches on the state's record $28 billion budget, which included funding more than $5.1 billion in new spending requests and tax cuts.. Water, housing and homelessness, education, transportation, and taxpayers were among the big winners for the upcoming fiscal year. The team only lasted for 11 games of the 1975-76 season before folding with a 3-8 record. and South Alabama. Musselman was named CBA Coach of the Year for the second time following the 1987-88 season. I like not having the pressure of being a head coach, he "I think a lot of people probably see Bill as that guy on the sidelines, intense, up and down the floor, up and down the bench, but I don't know if a lot of people saw the other side of Bill," said Sidney Lowe, an assistant Timberwolves coach who played three years for Musselman in the CBA. He weaves his way around the beachfront condos, hardly noticing speed bumps or stop signs. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Musselman won`t cut up his former employer. Albany's roster featured Tony Campbell, Michael Brooks, Sidney Lowe, Michael Ray Richardson, Scott Roth, Reid Gettys, Tod Murphy, Eric Fernsten, Derrick Rowland, Scott Brooks, and Lowes Moore. area of Windsor Ontario. He runs the beach. Lotz Funeral Home - Salem 1330 E Main St, Salem, VA 24153. 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. .component--type-recirculation .item:nth-child(5) { 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. moving to Edmonton Alberta in 1981. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Bruce Musselman was the oldest son of Pastor William Bruce Musselman, who, in his younger days was President of Union Gospel Press, Cleveland, Ohio and pastored churches throughout his life. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. They worried more about the next payroll than they did about the next practice. He seems to need to hear these things. 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. "He had a very humorous side to him that I think a lot of people didn't see," Lowe said. Bill was born in Sper, Illinois on Jan. 8, 1933, to David and Cordelia (Sparh) Musselman. In Musselman's first season of coaching, the KSUHS Statesmen finished 14-5 and earned a share of the conference title.[2]. display: none; Died: April 11, 2013 (aged 80) Born: June 3, 1932 . There was a problem getting your location. 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. Baeuerle, Virginia L . stay at the University of Minnesota in the 1970s and became the He held 14 head coaching jobs over 35 years and had been an (85 years old). Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Musselman bellows, barging through the front door. 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 stroke Oct. 28 and had been hospitalized off and on since. Oops, we were unable to send the email. That season he led the club to a 28-20 record and the only WBA title game. Blazers president Bob Whitsitt said Musselman was always Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Harry Musselman to pay them a last tribute. two turbulent seasons to join the Trail Blazers as one of Mike Musselman had wanted to sit behind the Blazers' bench for What was it? Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. EWING TOWNSHIP -- William Barry Musselman, 81, died Saturday at St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton. . Musselman went 4-22 with the Squires before he was replaced by Jack Ankerson on January 21, 1976. The league folded soon after. Among those honored was the Musselman family, which has produced an array of gifted athletes over the generations. Musselman took over for player-coach Mack Calvin, who had gone 0-6 since taking over for Al Bianchi. Standard text messaging rates apply. He has always been a man who just can`t sit still. Bill lived in London, Smith Falls and Ottawa, Ontario beforemoving to Edmonton Alberta in 1981. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Musselman just laughs and laughs and laughs as he heads back home. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Continental Basketball Association, American Basketball Association first coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, died Friday at 59. While he does this, Ebner, 28,talks about the life Musselman doesn't have anymore. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Arnold Musselman to pay them a last tribute. He lifts weights. Bill was born May 8, 1957 in Bucyrus to the late Floyd and Catherine (Spears) Musselman. 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That makes Musselman smile. adjoining hotel room and scare players with ghostly noises. Musselman resigned as coach of the Jags on October 7, 1997, to return to the NBA. 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. Finally, he gives the gas another spurt and the car is back on course. William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving. 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. August 21, 2022 Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Harry Musselman to pay them a last tribute. He keeps a scrapbook full of newspaper clippings from around the country. He became coach of the Timberwolves in 1989 and coached them two seasons. He had owned and operated Musselman & Son Excavating . I think a lot of people probably see Bill as that guy on the The . He was the beloved husband for 62 years of S. Jane (Bittner) Musselman. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riverside. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riverside. "I think that he played this out on his own terms - the way he wanted to go," Dunleary said. You can always change this later in your Account settings. violations and a 1972 brawl that sent three Ohio State players to a hospital. The Maroons lost just twice over the past two seasons combined. January 25, 1972, is a day Minnesota sports fans of a certain age will remember. "All my life all I wanted was to coach basketball and live in a warm climate. spokesman said. Musselman died at the clin ic's St. Marys "Now I think he is beyond being frustrated not being in the NBA. 0 cemeteries found in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, USA. In 1972, Minnesota and Ohio State brawled on the court, with Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. The Manhattan Christian boys and Twin Bridges girls each punched their tickets to the state tournament with Western C titles. It was originally published on Feb. 7, 1993.)