Musselman`s car finally rests at the condo of another buddy, "Mean" Gene Okerlund, the announcer for the World Wrestling Federation. (85 years old). cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riverside. He was known for his trademark intensity, once being quoted as saying, "Defeat is worse than death because you have to live with defeat." Nancy A. View William H. "Bill" Musselman's obituary, send flowers and find service dates or sign the guestbook. Standard text messaging rates apply. Musselman's 1997 South Alabama team went 23-7 and nearly upset eventual champion Arizona in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. He also coached professionals in the American Basketball Association, the Western Basketball Association and the C.B.A. He was a creature of habit. Musselman served as an assistant for three seasons with the Blazers before his death in May 2000. She was the loving wife of the late William R. Musselman, Sr. who . Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Arnold Musselman to pay them a last tribute. "I`ve seen everything, I love movies," Musselman says. 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. Okerlund answers and hands the receiver to Musselman. No. 12 Tennessee beats Arkansas 75-57, soph G Zeigler hurt Weeds: Dark memory of Gopher brawl - News, Sports, Jobs Calling hours . Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Plush carpeting, a white leathersofa and matching easy chair. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. In March 1995, Musselman returned to the NCAA after a 25-year absence with the University of South Alabama. That season he led the club to a 28-20 record and the only WBA title game. Tim Wilkin is a freelance sports writer who covers horse racing. 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.' Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. "I don`t know any Jesse 'The Body' Ventura," Musselman says, handing the phone back. I think a lot of people probably see Bill as that guy on the https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179225484/william-clifford-musselman. Obituary. "Hell, I know everybody down here.". adjoining hotel room and scare players with ghostly noises. Before getting fired in April of 1991, Musselman was the head coach of the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves for two years. 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. Burial: private for the family. ", 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. Bill Musselman won't say if he'll move to Rapid City. Louisville Catholic Sports Hall of Fame - VOICE Louisville Bill Musselman, who had a turbulent stay at the University . Failed to delete memorial. Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA. ", NBA coach Flip Saunders was quoted in the St. Paul Pioneer Press the day after Musselman died. Musselman bellows, barging through the front door. William Musselman William L. Musselman Jr. of Troy Pa., formerly of Warrington, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012. The cause of death was heart and kidney failure, a Mayo Clinic 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. Musselman resigned as coach of the Jags on October 7, 1997, to return to the NBA. L.A. Times Archives. Privacy Policy and stroke Oct. 28 and had been hospitalized off and on since. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. "Minnesota Five's Loss Becomes N.I.T. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. An ad blocker has likely prevented this video . The answer came quickly. Ben Roberts is the University of Kentucky men's basketball beat writer for the Lexington Herald-Leader. } No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Among those honored was the Musselman family, which has produced an array of gifted athletes over the generations. William R. Musselman | Obituaries | midfloridanewspapers.com Bill was born May 8, 1957 in Bucyrus to the late Floyd and Catherine (Spears) Musselman. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Finally, he gives the gas another spurt and the car is back on course. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Bill lived in London, Smith Falls and Ottawa, Ontario before. His N.B.A. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Bill passed September 18th at 92. He held 14 head coaching jobs over 35 yers and had been an assistant with the Portland Trail Blazers since 1997. William Bruce Musselman, Jr. September 5, 1941 to May 15, 2020. Musselman's expansion team won more games than any of the four expansion teams and more in his second season (29) than any expansion team since the 1974-75 New Orleans Jazz. He moves the BMW as though on asphalt. Sorry! [3], His tenure at Minnesota was tainted. "Tell him it's Bill Musselman," Okerlund whispers. "He must not have worn a football helmet when he played. Witte was seriously injured, taken off the court on a stretcher and hospitalized with injuries, including to an eye, that negatively impacted his basketball career. He was married July 8, 1978 to Jenny (Thacker) Musselman who survives. DeDe graduated from high school in Akron. You can cancel at any time. ", During Musselman's illness, Whitsitt said, he "never uttered a word of self-pity, never said 'why me' or 'it's not fair.' William "Bill" G. Musselman, born September 13, 1927, in Tangier, OK, to parents Bertrum "Bert" and Mary Alice "Mae" Musselman. years for Musselman in the CBA. ''You have to be a Bill Musselman player to play for him,'' Lowe once said. High 71F. In Musselman's first season of coaching, the KSUHS Statesmen finished 14-5 and earned a share of the conference title.[2]. 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. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. (Weaver) Musselman, age 86, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2023 at Homewood at Plum Creek in Hanover. Insight Kansas: Two bills that could undermine Kansas schools While at the University of Minnesota, Musselman posted a slogan in the locker room telling players that defeat was worse than death because you have to live with defeat. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. 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"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. What happened during the 2023 Utah Legislature? - Deseret News Obituary: William A. Musselman - Keweenaw Report During one game, Musselman played his starters the entire 48 minutes, according to The New York Times. be sorely missed.. William R. "Bill" Musselman, 88, of Sebring, Florida passed away at his residence on Thursday, April 15, 2021. From Staff and Wire Reports. One of the reasons he got released was he played to win; ownership wanted him tobring the younger players along. 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. 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. He was predeceased by : his brother Robert Musselman. NCAA rules violations that resulted in stiff sanctions after he No service will be held but a gathering of his friends will be held Wednesday, January11 from 4-6 at the B&B in Houghton. sidelines, intense, up and down the floor, up and down the bench, Bill was born May 8, 1957 in Bucyrus to the late Floyd and Catherine (Spears) Musselman. In 1972, Minnesota and Ohio State brawled on the court, with three players going to the hospital. Obituary. (AP Photo/St. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. 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. As received from the Jacobson Funeral Home: Jane Delervo Clement, passed away on February 21, . Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. 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, Memorial Chapel and Plowe Funeral Service. Once, when his Albany Patroons of the Continental Basketball Association lost a game, he screamed in the locker room. 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. Muss to most of us. William "Bill" G. Musselman, born September 13, 1927, in Tangier, OK, to parents Bertrum "Bert" and Mary Alice "Mae" Musselman. Musselman doesn`t have to worry about money right now. Jerry Carl Musselman - Obituary - Milward Funeral On Tuesday night, when the Trail Blazers won the series, their players and coaches signed the game ball as a gift to him. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. "Terp" Musselman, 78, a resident of Bexley, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus . the rest of the season. "I would hope there aren't hard feelings," Timberwolves owner Bob Stein has said. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. but I don't know if a lot of people saw the other side of Bill, He even has a sculptured glass sea gull in blue resting on one of his glass tables. Hartman: Taylor's death brings back memories of riot - Star Tribune There were no excuses with him -- you had to play hard every night.". Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. I've done both. He had a very humorous side to him that I think a lot of 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. Dunleavy's assistants. was 603-426, and he won four consecutive CBA championships. Guess Arkansas basketball's Eric Musselman height vs. Connor Vanover the hospital. record was 78-180. His career record in the pros was 603-426, and he won four consecutive CBA championships. He held 14 head coaching jobs over 35 years and had been an 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. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. 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. He became coach of the Timberwolves in 1989 and coached them two seasons. He walks out the front door, takes a hard right, and gazes out at the Gulf of Mexico. game. Perhaps that is why he has said no to a dozen other coaching offers. The scary thing is that it`s accurate.". According to former CBA coach Charley Rosen, Musselman possessed an "admirable sense of fairness." Beached Bill Musselman adjusts to life without basketball. Jan 11, 2023. 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 is a problem with your email/password. 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. 12 Tennessee to a 75-57 victory over Arkansas on Tuesday night. He visits Richie Jordan, another Sarasota pal. It was originally published on Feb. 7, 1993.) According to the book Obsession, by Bill Heller, Musselman signed a three-year contract worth more than $135,000, considerably more than the $23,000 salary he had received at the University of Minnesota. White sand beaches stretch as far as the eye can see in either direction. I don't know why. "I get to hang out with other pro athletes and talk sports. "All my life all I wanted was to coach basketball and live in a warm climate. Since moving to Houghton in 2007, Billwas an active volunteer for several Keweenaw area charitable organizations. Musselman is survived by his wife, Julie; and three children, Tampa Bay repeated as CBA champions the following season going 46-19 and defeating the LaCrosse (Wisc.) Musselman was named in nearly half of the violations. "I think Bill misses coaching every day and every night," Oliver said. Would you like to offer William Arnold Musselmans loved ones a condolence message? Please try again later. He weaves his way around the beachfront condos, hardly noticing speed bumps or stop signs. 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. 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. There is quite a height disparity between Musselman and Vanover. 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. Bill was born in Sper, Illinois on Jan. 8, 1933, to David and Cordelia (Sparh) Musselman. Bill enjoyed a career in radio broadcasting and later in business development for anumber of companies in Canada and the US. As an expansion team, his 1984-85 Thrillers team rolled to a 45-18 record to win the CBA title, downing the Detroit Spirits in seven games. SARASOTA, Fla. Bill Musselman navigates his black 1988 BMW 325i through the turns of the Sarasota Surf & Racquet Club. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Other coaches who played for Musselman include Flip Saunders, Scott Roth, Michael Ray Richardson, and Tod Murphy (Gordon College). He has always been a man who just can`t sit still. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Bill Musselman - Wikipedia ROBERT MUSSELMAN OBITUARY. After Musselman left to coach in the ABA, the NCAA placed the Gophers on probation after discovering more than 100 rule violations.[5]. 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 William Arnold Musselman Obituary (1948 - 2023) | Edmonton, Alberta The league folded soon after. August 21, 2022 Please enter your email and password to sign in. Musselman said last month he had bone marrow cancer. Just 19 games into the season, sporting a 6-13 record, Musselman was fired. Musselman resigned on October 21, 1982, just a few days before the start of the 1982-83 NBA season. Former Albany Patroons coach Bill Musselman. Musselman once explained his intensity this way: ''I love competition. .component--type-recirculation .item:nth-child(5) { 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]. Resend Activation Email. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. The Mayo Share Obituary. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and . William Musselman Obituary - Longmont, CO Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. ). He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riverside. Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application. (Steve Twardzik/Albany Patroons), (This is one of Tim Wilkin's favorite stories see the rest. The Trail Blazers used Musselman as an inspiration for their 2000 playoff run, which ended in the Western Conference finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. 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 Baeuerle, Virginia L . His career record in the pros Nevada men's basketball coach Eric Musselman high-fives students in the "Muss Buss" section of Lawlor. For his efforts, Musselman was honored as CBA Coach of the Year. George Hanson - Wikipedia The cause of death was heart and kidney failure, a Mayo Clinic spokesman said. He dabbles in the stock market and says he`s doing OK with that. He was the beloved husband for 62 years of S. Jane (Bittner) Musselman. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. All Rights Reserved. Ted Stepien, then owner of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers, hired Musselman for his first NBA head coaching job in 1980. Verify and try again. Low 41F. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. William Clifford Musselman was born Aug. 13, 1940, in Wooster, Ohio. Musselman looked like it was in midseason form for track. The . The team only lasted for 11 games of the 1975-76 season before folding with a 3-8 record. ", 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. Musselman, who had served as head coach during the game after Mike Dunleavy was ejected, collapsed after leaving the arena. 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. Service map data OpenStreetMap contributors. 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. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. The Maroons lost just twice over the past two seasons combined. This is beautiful downhere. A lot of people don't like competition. display: block; . He visits other friends, like Roger Rogos, a former high school basketball coach and now a regional manager for IDS. The young Musselman played basketball, football, and baseball at Wooster High School in Wooster, Ohio. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Musselman, his jaw clenched, his eyes wild, keeps pumping the gas, his back wheels spitting out grass and mud. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 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. ''. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riverside area of Windsor Ontario. Anyone can read what you share. However, his teams incurred more than 100 the games in Minneapolis, but his doctors wouldn't let him leave There, over the next three seasons, Musselman would build one of the winningest franchises in sports history. Beached Bill Musselman adjusts to life without basketball - Times Union 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. BRISTOL - Paul William Musselman, age 94, of Bristol, Tenn., passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at his home. He has previously specialized in UK basketball recruiting . "I`ll tell you what, though," Musselman says, "The best movie I`ve seen lately was with (Al) Pacino. And, of course, he cruises the streets of his home city. At Wittenberg University, Musselman, 5 feet 10 inches and 175 pounds, lettered in basketball, football and baseball. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. because you have to live with defeat. 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. Camillus B. Last month he received a diagnosis of multiple myeloma, cancer of the bone marrow. ", Benagh, Jim. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Curtis and Randy and nephew Dennis Musselman. Paul William Musselman | Obituaries | timesnews.net "Terp" Musselman. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Olivier Nkamhoua scored 16 points to lead No. His videotape collection is filled with NBA games. Almeda 'DeDe' Musselman Obituary With only a few months before the start of the 1965-66 season, Musselman was promoted to head coach. focused, whether it was basketball, his children, his wife, or a 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. He motivated me. Everyone tonight was a star in their role.. He'll chart plays, offer his opinion on who can play and who can't. Kalamazoo Gazette obituaries and Death Notices for Kalamazoo Michigan area . 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He retired from the Times Union in December 2020 after 35 years. May 6, 2000 12 AM PT. Down another street and he`s passing more stylish condos. William Harry Musselman Obituary (1937 - 2022) | Salem, VA - Echovita The only place he'll coach is the NBA. Minnesota began the season ranked fourth in the nation and ranked as high as No. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. wanted to go, Dunleavy said. He weaves his way around . At . Then Musselman is asked for perhaps the 100th time to be honest. IN THE CARE OF. 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. 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 is survived by his wife, Julie; their son, Max; and a son, Eric, and a daughter, Nicole, from a previous marriage. Kalamazoo Gazette Obituaries - Kalamazoo, MI - Legacy.com based on information from your browser. Continental Basketball Association, American Basketball Association That`s what happens when you have a football guy running a basketball team. 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. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, USA. Camillus B. William H. "Bill" Musselman Obituary 2016 - Munz-Pirnstill This is a carousel. During the 1973-74 campaign, without Brewer, Behagen, or Turner, the Gophers dropped to 12-12 under Musselman. Tomorrow. His overall coaching record at Minnesota is 61-32 with a .656 winning percentage. His starting lineup that season featured Flip Saunders, who would go on to have a successful NBA coaching career. 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. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Musselman, fiery, intense and always jumping from his sideline WILLIAM MUSSELMAN OBITUARY. What does he really feel about not being in the NBA? He slept three to five hours a night because he would not spare more time from work. Failed to remove flower. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riversidearea of Windsor Ontario. 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).
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