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Write your message of sympathy today. Sunny. Baeuerle, Virginia L . "He's not home.". "I do miss NBA coaching," Musselman says, "but I don't miss the coaching challenge.". "You've heard about Richie, right?" The league folded soon after. Just about every night he heads down to the Sarasota Brewing Co., a sports bar. Try again later. said Sidney Lowe, an assistant Timberwolves coach who played three There is a problem with your email/password. "He misses coaching," she says. Bill lived in London, Smith Falls and Ottawa, Ontario before moving to Edmonton Alberta in 1981. Musselman had wanted to sit behind the Blazers' bench for He was predeceased by : his wife Norma Jean Jackson Musselman; and his parents, Harry Musselman and Kathleen Musselman. three players going to the hospital. That was as good as going to the playoffs. Musselman has nibbled but he won`t bite. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Born in Easton, PA, he had resided in Ewing Township for 35 years.William retired from the New Jer . He thought "A River Runs Through It" was a good show. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. "There is absolutely no doubt that the one thing in the world he should be doing is coaching.". Being in Florida makes him more at ease, I think.". He slept three to five hours a night because he would not spare more time from work. Thrillers and Albany Patroons when Musselman would sneak into an William Clifford Musselman was born Aug. 13, 1940, in Wooster, Ohio. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. . He was the beloved husband for 62 years of S. Jane (Bittner) Musselman. Jerry was born on January 27, 1937 in Lynch, Kentucky to Frank Musselman and Grace (Monahan) Musselman. He had a 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. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. "He`s not home," Musselman grouses, and he's off again. Dunleavy's assistants. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. He was predeceased by his parents and elder brother Robert Musselman. She later married William "Bill" Musselman on May 17, 1958. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. In the team's 2000-01 media guide, which was dedicated to Musselman, he was described as "a keen strategist and an inspiring motivator.". Bill Musselman cut an impressive figure on the sidelines of the old Centennial . 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. A week after the ABA's San Diego franchise folded on November 11, 1975, Musselman was hired to coach the league's Virginia Squires. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Musselman resigned on October 21, 1982, just a few days before the start of the 1982-83 NBA season. "All my life all I wanted was to coach basketball and live in a warm climate. Write your message of sympathy today. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory can be made to the charity of your choice. He was an American basketball coach in the NCAA, the ABA, the WBA, the CBA and the NBA. Undated Times Union file photo -- From left, Bill Musselman, Herb Brown and Phil Jackson in Albany, NY. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. January 25, 1972, is a day Minnesota sports fans of a certain age will remember. 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. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Bruce was born in Cleveland, Ohio where he lived . The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service Hancock Chapel has been assisting the family. He became coach of the Timberwolves in 1989 and coached them two seasons. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel has been assisting the family. Would you like to offer William Harry Musselmans loved ones a condolence message? Tim Wilkin is a freelance sports writer who covers horse racing. Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. He has previously specialized in UK basketball recruiting . Continental Basketball Association, American Basketball Association Today. Hospital. The young Musselman played basketball, football, and baseball at Wooster High School in Wooster, Ohio. "I did all this myself," Musselman says, "I know about art and things like that.". (Some sprays Ebner.). Photo by John Byrne. On Tuesday night, when the Trail Blazers won the series, their players and coaches signed the game ball as a gift to him. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. He was 59. POWERED BY. There is quite a height disparity between Musselman and Vanover. ", Benagh, Jim. and Western Basketball Association. 2000 The Associated Press. Newport News Thomas, William "Bill" Langeland Family Funeral Homes Aivars, Irma. He received payment for the final year of his Minnesota contract, worth an estimated $350,000. He talks about all his other pals down here: he playstennis with Dick Vitale (crushes him, he says) and Otto Graham; he knows Dottie Mochrie, the Saratoga Springs native who was the LPGA's Player of theYear last season; Walter Payton just bought a house on the other side of town. ", "In his own mind, my dad knows he can coach in the NBA," said Eric Musselman, who considers his father his best friend. He taught me the ropes, how to play with toughness. The Gophers went on to win the Big Ten title that year despite the suspension of two players for Bill lived in London, Smith Falls and Ottawa, Ontario before. fan who interrupted his dinner for an autograph., During Musselman's illness, Whitsitt said, he never uttered a the games in Minneapolis, but his doctors wouldn't let him leave You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. The Gophers went on to win the Big Ten title that year despite the suspension of two players for the rest of the season. seasons from 1971-1975. He also coached the Cleveland Cavaliers for two seasons ''You have to be a Bill Musselman player to play for him,'' Lowe once said. '", In the newspaper articles and columns following his death, Musselman was described as "volatile," "colorful," "intense," and "fiery." the rest of the season. He was 59. If he doesn't win an Academy Award, it's ridiculous. He drove the same way to get to practice, the same way to get to the airport. He was married July 8, 1978 to Jenny (Thacker) Musselman who survives. That's one thing that Musselman always gave us: a chance to win. William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He has always been a man who just can`t sit still. 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). He runs this beach every day. George Hanson (April 12, 1935 - September 22, 2016) was an American basketball coach. Bill was born May 8, 1957 in Bucyrus to the late Floyd and Catherine (Spears) Musselman. His old coach at Ohio State, Fred Taylor, hated then-Gophers coach Bill Musselman. He moves the BMW as though on asphalt. The Squires went 15-68 on the season and disbanded on May 10, 1976. He'll chart plays, offer his opinion on who can play and who can't. He works out at the racquet club. "I'm not rich but I'm comfortable.". January 8, 2023 I know the teams better than theteams know them.". Sign the Guest Book. The answer came quickly. She was the loving wife of the late William R. Musselman, Sr. who . We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? 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. William R. "Bill" Musselman, 88, of Sebring, Florida passed away at his residence on Thursday, April 15, 2021. MUSSELMAN, William BarryOf Ewing Township. Since moving to Houghton in 2007, Billwas an active volunteer for several Keweenaw area charitable organizations. L.A. Times Archives. However, his teams incurred more than 100 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.". Drag images here or select from your computer for William Clifford Bill Musselman memorial. two turbulent seasons to join the Trail Blazers as one of Mike Now, Musselman excuses himself to change. He was a decent high school athlete whose basketball team fared well against a neighboring team led by Bobby Knight. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riverside, To view Bill's obituary or to send condolences to thefamily please visit. Musselman said last month he had bone marrow cancer. The cause of death was heart and kidney failure, a Mayo Clinic The Gulf Gate Mall gets a lot of Musselman`s business; he and Julie have seen darn near every movie. 0 cemeteries found in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, USA. Musselman had a lower profile when he left South Alabama after Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Arnold Musselman to pay them a last tribute. The Maroons lost just twice over the past two seasons combined. Despite the win, the Volunteers (22-8, 11-6 Southeastern Conference . 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. Butte's Mason Christian won his second AA state wrestling title and is a prime example of hard work paying off. Julie Ebner, Musselman's girlfriend the last two years, tries to convince him there's a problem. . champion teams, said he liked the coach. However, his teams incurred more than 100 NCAA rules violations that resulted in stiff sanctions after he left. Obituary. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of Sandy A. Musselman and Pamela M . Musselman had been a head coach in four pro leagues the NBA, High 71F. Bill enjoyed a career in radio broadcasting and later in business development for anumber of companies in Canada and the US. His mother was Annabel Caulkins Musselman. 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.' His videotape collection is filled with NBA games. Burial: private for the family. (85 years old). Musselman bounces out of the car and takes the elevator up to the second floor, looking like a kid in a candy store. }. Rochester finished 31-25 under Musselman, a 25-win improvement. SARASOTA, Fla. Bill Musselman navigates his black 1988 BMW 325i through the turns of the Sarasota Surf & Racquet Club. and had a record of 233-84 as a college coach at Ashland, Minnesota "Look at this house. The bill allows for individual home school support and other educational services like online learning. Eric Musselman is an assistant coach with the You have permission to edit this article. ''. His career record in the pros ''He wants guys he can put together like a chain, linked.''. All Rights Reserved. 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 . Former Albany Patroons coach Bill Musselman. Then another trip, this time to a baseball field behind a Catholic church where another friend is conducting a clinic. "Terp" Musselman, 78, a resident of Bexley, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus . William Musselman William L. Musselman Jr. of Troy Pa., formerly of Warrington, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012. View All View By Location. 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. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Curtis and Randy and nephew Dennis Musselman. View Funeral Home Directory. Send Flowers . in the locker room telling players that defeat was worse than death He became coach of the Timberwolves in 1989 and coached them two All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. There was an error deleting this problem. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. For the last three seasons, he was an assistant coach of the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association. ", During Musselman's illness, Whitsitt said, he "never uttered a word of self-pity, never said 'why me' or 'it's not fair.' See the article in its original context from. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. November 12, 2014. In August 1965, Ashland's head basketball coach left for another coaching position. people didn't see, Lowe said. I'd use the same damn speech to motivate a basketball team.". William "Bill" G. Musselman, born September 13, 1927, in Tangier, OK, to parents Bertrum "Bert" and Mary Alice "Mae" Musselman. The Mayo Clinic said he had primary systemic amyloidosis, a rare disease with symptoms similar to bone marrow cancer. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Lukewarm. He is home. I wouldn't be in my position today if he hadn't taken me on as a CBA player. 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. His doctors said he also had amyloidosis, which causes the liver to produce an abnormal protein that attacks body organs. Obituaries. He was predeceased by : his brother Robert Musselman. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? HOLLIDAYSBURG AREA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SECOND MARKING PERIOD 12TH GRADE Colin D. Agnew, Madison E. Alexy, Eric M. Arbogast, Jack C. Bailey, Calyn G. Bainey . Death: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current. In his first season, at the age of 25, he guided the Eagles to a 10-10 record. 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. Musselman suffered a stroke on October 30, 1999, following Portland's preseason game against the Phoenix Suns. Service map data OpenStreetMap contributors. "If I wasn't coaching and I was living in Albany, I'd go crazy. He runs the beach. Explore Life Stories, Offer Condolences & Send Flowers. Search above to list available cemeteries. Until then, though, he says he's content to live the good life in Florida, a place he has called home since the 1970s. The cause of death was heart and kidney failure, a Mayo Clinic spokesman said. Eric is an assistant coach for the Orlando Magic of the N.B.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. 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. What does he really feel about not being in the NBA? He was a decent high school athlete whose basketball team fared well against a neighboring team led by Bobby Knight. Here are the highlights of what the Utah Legislature did this year: Budget and taxes . Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving. "He had a very humorous side to him that I think a lot of people didn't see," Lowe said. Make sure that the file is a photo. 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. 3 brothers, Richard (Marguerite) Musselman of Hopkins, MI, William (Joanne) Musselman of Kalamazoo, and John (Mary Lyn) Musselman . And, of course, he cruises the streets of his home city. Try again later. [3], His tenure at Minnesota was tainted. left. He weaves his way around the beachfront condos, hardly noticing speed bumps or stop signs. 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. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory can be madeto the charity of your choice. 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. said. In Musselman's first season of coaching, the KSUHS Statesmen finished 14-5 and earned a share of the conference title.[2]. 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. He just built it," Musselman says, backing the car out into the street. William Bruce Musselman, Jr. September 5, 1941 to May 15, 2020. It was originally published on Feb. 7, 1993.) He plays the stock market. display: block; Musselman, Robert G. Portage, MI Died Friday afternoon May 24, 2019 at his residence. He was the owner of Musselman Building and Construction Company and also was the founding owner of Musselman's Warehouse complex, all in . At . A Mayo Clinic spokesman said the cause of death was heart and kidney failure related to liver disease. He held 14 head coaching jobs over 35 yers and had been an assistant with the Portland Trail Blazers since 1997. In 1972, Minnesota and Ohio State brawled on the court, with three players going to the hospital. OH 44820. To view Bills obituary or to send condolences to thefamily please visitwww.memorialchapel.net. Try again later. At Wittenberg University, Musselman, 5 feet 10 inches and 175 pounds, lettered in basketball, football and baseball. Camillus B. 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). Blasts the horn. Clear skies. Musselman takes off his sun glasses, then takes over the house. the hospital. Says he plays a mean game of tennis. ROCHESTER, Minn. . To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. 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. moving to Edmonton Alberta in 1981. "He knows life isn`t always fair," Eric Musselman said. Eric Musselman is an assistant coach with the Orlando Magic. After Musselman left to coach in the ABA, the NCAA placed the Gophers on probation after discovering more than 100 rule violations.[5]. Bexley - Camillus B. Naturally, he gets stuck. In 1972, Minnesota and Ohio State brawled on the court, with Mainly sunny. be sorely missed.. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. 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 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. A huge stereo system with speakers all through the house. That`s what happens when you have a football guy running a basketball team. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, "I don't know," Musselman says, gunning the gas pedal. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. EWING TOWNSHIP -- William Barry Musselman, 81, died Saturday at St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton.

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