Musselman's roster included Rodney Monroe, Ronnie Grandison, Clinton Wheeler, Dave Jamerson, Brook Steppe, Tod Murphy, and Ralph McPherson. He married Brenda Rudiger in 1982 and was the. "I`ll tell you what, though," Musselman says, "The best movie I`ve seen lately was with (Al) Pacino. August 21, 2022 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.' Following his success in the CBA, on August 23, 1988, Musselman was hired as the head coach of the expansion Minnesota Timberwolves. "I did all this myself," Musselman says, "I know about art and things like that.". KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Olivier Nkamhoua scored 16 points to lead No. He thought "A River Runs Through It" was a good show. When he graduated in 1958, he was the school's second all-time leading scorer. He dabbles in the stock market and says he`s doing OK with that. NCAA rules violations that resulted in stiff sanctions after he 's Gain,", "Musselman Selected To Coach Timberwolves", "Musselman of Cavaliers Used to Riding Out Storms", "Minnesota Penalized 3 Years by N.C.A.A. A system error has occurred. "All my life all I wanted was to coach basketball and live in a warm climate. His career record in the pros was 603-426, and he won four consecutive CBA championships. ROCHESTER, Minn. . 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. Tomorrow. He was predeceased by : his brother Robert Musselman. The Gophers lost to Florida State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, 70-56, before rebounding in the Midwest Region Consolation Round, downing Marquette, 77-72. Julie Ebner, Musselman's girlfriend the last two years, tries to convince him there's a problem. It was originally published on Feb. 7, 1993.). If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Would you like to offer William Arnold Musselmans loved ones a condolence message? A September 1, 1985, article in The New York Times described Musselman's Gophers as "an extremely physical basketball team." ''He wants guys he can put together like a chain, linked.''. He held 14 head coaching jobs over 35 years and had been an 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. 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. He runs the beach. Muss to most of us. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 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. He said the only way he might ever become a part of the CBA again is if he were to one day buy a team. display: block; Failed to remove flower. Musselman bellows, barging through the front door. Make sure that the file is a photo. His career record in the pros "I get to hang out with other pro athletes and talk sports. but I don't know if a lot of people saw the other side of Bill, That makes Musselman smile. 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. Sorry! Tim Wilkin is a freelance sports writer who covers horse racing. See the article in its original context from. He`ll critique every critical move a coach makes. Share Obituary. He weaves his way around the beachfront condos, hardly noticing speed bumps or stop signs. He had a 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. "What a guy. Terms of Service apply. I want my business where there's three other guys doing the same thing.''. Howe Mortuary & Crematory. 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. Sidney Lowe, an assistant coach of the Timberwolves who played on three of Musselman's C.B.A. 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. Musselman had a lower profile when he left South Alabama after In the team's 2000-01 media guide, which was dedicated to Musselman, he was described as "a keen strategist and an inspiring motivator.". record was 78-180. "But don't worry about me," he says. But he still has people calling him from the NBA, people asking him for advice.". Vanover transferred that season to Fayetteville after a freshman season with the California Golden Bears.. Bill lived in London, Smith Falls and Ottawa, Ontario before moving to Edmonton Alberta in 1981. Search by Name. 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. ", NBA coach Flip Saunders was quoted in the St. Paul Pioneer Press the day after Musselman died. 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. ", 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. The league folded soon after. and South Alabama. Newport News Thomas, William "Bill" Langeland Family Funeral Homes Aivars, Irma. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? 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. The Gulf Gate Mall gets a lot of Musselman`s business; he and Julie have seen darn near every movie. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Applemen run away from Patriots. There is quite a height disparity between Musselman and Vanover. Bob was born December 14, 1930 in Kalamazoo, Michigan a son of Henry and Phyllis (Davis) Musselman. Once, he was asked the most irrational thing he had ever done. 2000 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. The only place he'll coach is the NBA. (74 years old). At . That season he led the club to a 28-20 record and the only WBA title game. 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The family received the Howard Schnellenberger Award. 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. In the N.B.A., he coached the Cleveland Cavaliers for two seasons (1980-82) and became the first coach of the expansion Minnesota Timberwolves (1989-91). The Capital Region Pontiacs are on the block, he's told. 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. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory can be madeto the charity of your choice. Write your message of sympathy today. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. After Musselman left to coach in the ABA, the NCAA placed the Gophers on probation after discovering more than 100 rule violations.[5]. There was an incident during the 1971-72 season when Taylor and Behagen assaulted Ohio State center Luke Witte. He drove the same way to get to practice, the same way to get to the airport. three players going to the hospital. Randy Allen Musselman, 36, East Freedom, died unexpectedly Thursday at UPMC Altoona after an apparent heart attack. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. ", "Yeah, that's it," he says. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Failed to report flower. Try again later. coach in University of Minnesota history (69-32) during four One of the reasons he got released was he played to win; ownership wanted him tobring the younger players along. This is beautiful downhere. Bill graduated from Hartford City High School in 1945. 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. He will The Mayo To view Bills obituary or to send condolences to thefamily please visitwww.memorialchapel.net. because you have to live with defeat. 2000 The Associated Press. 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. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Art prints on the wall. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. It was originally published on Feb. 7, 1993.) "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. There, over the next three seasons, Musselman would build one of the winningest franchises in sports history. Kalamazoo Gazette obituaries and Death Notices for Kalamazoo Michigan area . 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. Yet the intense man could laugh at himself, too. WILLIAM MUSSELMAN OBITUARY. William Arnold Musselman Obituary. Camillus B. 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. 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There is no photo or video of William Harry Musselman.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. 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. Try again later. His biography, by Bill Heller, was aptly titled ''Obsessed.'' Bucyrus, There were no excuses with him -- you had to play hard every night.". Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Musselman waves back. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Arnold Musselman to pay them a last tribute. "I'm not rich but I'm comfortable.". Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? He tells you he might still get a call. DEC finds 14-foot python in New York suburb, Samantha Humphrey case being treated as homicide, Union leaders say New York state workforce could see mass exodus for better pay, hybrid work, Tour of Utica-area restaurants feels like trip around the world. Just 19 games into the season, sporting a 6-13 record, Musselman was fired. He runs this beach every day. He also coached the Cleveland Cavaliers for two seasons "He misses having a challenge. His mother was Annabel Caulkins Musselman. Clear skies. Musselman went 4-22 with the Squires before he was replaced by Jack Ankerson on January 21, 1976. He was a decent high school athlete whose basketball team fared well against a neighboring team led by Bobby Knight. sidelines, intense, up and down the floor, up and down the bench, One of my best friends.". Kenneth William (Bill) Myers born March 11, 1941 in Berkeley County was the son of Kenneth and Sarah Miller Myers. There, he'll drink fruit juice and get the run of the satellite dish in search of NBA games. I don't know why. There is a problem with your email/password. A Mayo Clinic spokesman said the cause of death was heart and kidney failure related to liver disease. "He must not have worn a football helmet when he played. "Now I think he is beyond being frustrated not being in the NBA. Would you like to offer William Harry Musselmans loved ones a condolence message? Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Bill passed September 18th at 92. WILLIAM MUSSELMAN OBITUARY. He`ll tell you he gets questions from NBA executives all the time about player personnel. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. He had a very humorous side to him that I think a lot of In the 1973 NIT postseason tournament, Musselman's Minnesota team downed Rutgers, 68-59, in the first round before losing to Alabama 69-65 in the quarterfinals. Musselman, who had served as head coach during the game after Mike Dunleavy was ejected, collapsed after leaving the arena. Bill enjoyed a career in radio broadcasting and later in business development for anumber of companies in Canada and the US. A week after the ABA's San Diego franchise folded on November 11, 1975, Musselman was hired to coach the league's Virginia Squires. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Obituaries For his efforts, Musselman was honored as CBA Coach of the Year. During one game, Musselman played his starters the entire 48 minutes, according to The New York Times. Portland eliminated the Timberwolves in the first round of the Jerry was born on January 27, 1937 in Lynch, Kentucky to Frank Musselman and Grace (Monahan) Musselman. An elderly gentleman walking along the road gives a wave to the familiar vehicle as it roars by. He even has a sculptured glass sea gull in blue resting on one of his glass tables. "Honest to God, I'm enjoying myself.". "Terp" Musselman, 78, a resident of Bexley, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, surrounded by his family. Clinic said he had primary systemic amyloidosis, a rare disease High 71F. Lowe recalled times on the road with the CBA's Tampa Bay Thrillers and Albany Patroons when Musselman would sneak into an adjoining hotel room and scare players with ghostly noises. "Bram Stoker's Dracula"? GREAT NEWS! stroke Oct. 28 and had been hospitalized off and on since. This is the part of the day he doesn`t particularlyrelish. "I don`t know any Jesse 'The Body' Ventura," Musselman says, handing the phone back. If he doesn't win an Academy Award, it's ridiculous. 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. He'll chart plays, offer his opinion on who can play and who can't. 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. focused, whether it was basketball, his children, his wife, or a Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Winds light and variable. The bill allows for individual home school support and other educational services like online learning. Born March 9, 1928 in Abington, William was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean War. 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. Low 41F. He received payment for the final year of his Minnesota contract, worth an estimated $350,000. 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. Please try again later. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. 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. 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. As received from the Jacobson Funeral Home: Jane Delervo Clement, passed away on February 21, . Musselman bounces out of the car and takes the elevator up to the second floor, looking like a kid in a candy store. "I know what everyone in the league is doing," Musselman says. 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). From Staff and Wire Reports. Bill lived in London, Smith Falls and Ottawa, Ontario beforemoving to Edmonton Alberta in 1981. Failed to delete memorial. "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. Former Albany Patroons coach Bill Musselman. Please enter your email and password to sign in. "Look at this house. the games in Minneapolis, but his doctors wouldn't let him leave ). 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. }. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Jan 11, 2023. "He was very important to the start-up of the franchise.". Year should not be greater than current year. He weaves his way around . Sunny. As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his lovingfamily. 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. However, his teams incurred more than 100 NCAA rules violations that resulted in stiff sanctions after he left. champion teams, said he liked the coach. Despite the win, the Volunteers (22-8, 11-6 Southeastern Conference . Catbirds in five games, 4-1. An ad blocker has likely prevented this video . 'If I can't win a game fairly, then I'd rather lose. Oops, something didn't work. Musselman resigned on October 21, 1982, just a few days before the start of the 1982-83 NBA season. Musselman cruises down Midnight Pass Road and makes a series of quick turns. Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. OBITUARY William Gilbert Musselman 13 September, 1927 - 18 September, 2019. He has always been a fan of the CBA but he doesn`t need to coach there again. There was a problem getting your location. Dunleavy's assistants. 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. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. "Minnesota Five's Loss Becomes N.I.T. "Wait til you meet Mean Gene," he says. Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application. She was the loving wife of the late William R. Musselman, Sr. who . "He has a fire for coaching basketball, a fire for watching basketball, a fire for thinking basketball. Led by Randy Ayers and Gus Bailey, Reno lost to Herb Brown's Tucson Gunners, four games to three, in the 1979 championship. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Orlando Magic. . The following season, Musselman moved a few miles up the Florida Gulf Coast to St. Petersburg where he was hired to coach the expansion Tampa Bay Thrillers of the CBA. Anyone can read what you share. Musselman has three children: two sons and a daughter. He just built it," Musselman says, backing the car out into the street. Family members linked to this person will appear here. "If I wasn't coaching and I was living in Albany, I'd go crazy. cemeteries found in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Musselman returns, proudly showing off a stack of scouting reports he has made on virtually every NBA team.