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 . He weaves his way around . Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? "I like not having the pressure of being a head coach," he said. Baeuerle, Virginia L . Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? "Maybe I'll buy them.". William R. "Bill" Musselman, 88, of Sebring, Florida passed away at his residence on Thursday, April 15, 2021. Racquetball as well. Bill was an engineer and businessman, making it possible for him and DeDe to live in multiple cities until settling in Denver in 1965. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Funeral arrangement under the care ofLotz Funeral Home. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Musselman`s car finally rests at the condo of another buddy, "Mean" Gene Okerlund, the announcer for the World Wrestling Federation. In his two seasons in Minnesota, Musselman's 'Wolves were 51-113. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Musselman bounces out of the car and takes the elevator up to the second floor, looking like a kid in a candy store. Bill Musselman cut an impressive figure on the sidelines of the old Centennial . There is no photo or video of William Arnold Musselman.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. He is survived by his wife, Julie; their son, Max; and a son, Eric, and a daughter, Nicole, from a previous marriage. Musselman had the highest winning percentage of any basketball coach in Univesity of Minnesota history (69-32) during four seasons from 1971-1975. From Staff and Wire Reports. In two seasons, he led the Jaguars to the 1997 NCAA tournament after turning the program around from a 9-18 record. But the 29 wins under Musselman were a high-water mark for the T-wolves, who failed to top 29 wins until 1996-97. [4] Musselman maintained that he had nothing to do with the incident. Now, Musselman excuses himself to change. Photo by John Byrne. He was 59. Jerry was born on January 27, 1937 in Lynch, Kentucky to Frank Musselman and Grace (Monahan) Musselman. Thrillers and Albany Patroons when Musselman would sneak into an I wouldn't be in my position today if he hadn't taken me on as a CBA player. He will "He had a very humorous side to him that I think a lot of people didn't see," Lowe said. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. No knock, of course. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. POWERED BY. Musselman suffered a stroke on October 30, 1999, following Portland's preseason game against the Phoenix Suns. Camillus B. He received payment for the final year of his Minnesota contract, worth an estimated $350,000. Until then, though, he says he's content to live the good life in Florida, a place he has called home since the 1970s. 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.' Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Musselman went 4-22 with the Squires before he was replaced by Jack Ankerson on January 21, 1976. They have come from the CBA (the Fort Wayne Fury wanted him bad before they took Rick Barry) and they have come from overseas. Musselman just laughs and laughs and laughs as he heads back home. That makes Musselman smile. He drove the same way to get to practice, the same way to get to the airport. Today, Musselman, who led the Albany Patroons to the CBA championship in 1988, is still waiting by the phone for the NBA to call again. Bill Musselman, 59, Intense Basketball Coach, https://www.nytimes.com/2000/05/06/sports/bill-musselman-59-intense-basketball-coach.html. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Says he plays a mean game of tennis. He runs the beach. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? As received from the Jacobson Funeral Home: Jane Delervo Clement, passed away on February 21, . "There is one scene in there where Pacino is outstanding. Ashland Eagles men's basketball head coaches, Minnesota Golden Gophers men's basketball head coaches, South Alabama Jaguars men's basketball head coaches, Learn how and when to remove this template message, Goldaper, Sam. Beached Bill Musselman adjusts to life without basketball. Nancy A. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. He moves the BMW as though on asphalt. Musselman looked like it was in midseason form for track. Bob was born December 14, 1930 in Kalamazoo, Michigan a son of Henry and Phyllis (Davis) Musselman. He was the 12th of 13 siblings (3 passed away at . He will remove his running shorts and Minnesota Timberwolves T-shirt. Dunleavy's assistants. Once, when his Albany Patroons of the Continental Basketball Association lost a game, he screamed in the locker room. Musselman is survived by his wife, Julie; and three children, Eric, Nicole and Max. In the book Obsession, by Bill Heller, Musselman said, "I found the players [in Virginia] were talking more about the [team's] financial troubles than basketball. the hospital. 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. William "Bill" G. Musselman, born September 13, 1927, in Tangier, OK, to parents Bertrum "Bert" and Mary Alice "Mae" Musselman. Musselman highlighted his style of doggedly exploiting the other team's weaknesses when on a February 4, 1990 game against the Golden State Warriors, he called the same play all game in an attempt to get coach Don Nelson to double-team journeyman big man Randy Breuer in his matchup against lighter defenders Manute Bol and Jim Petersen in order to free up guards Pooh Richardson and Tony Campbell. Julie Ebner, Musselman's girlfriend the last two years, tries to convince him there's a problem. He was the owner of Musselman Building and Construction Company and also was the founding owner of Musselman's Warehouse complex, all in . record was 78-180. The youngest of eight children, Jerry always worked any odd jobs as a youngster as his desire to help his . He marvels over "A Few Good Men." Musselman cruises down Midnight Pass Road and makes a series of quick turns. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. "You've heard about Richie, right?" "There is absolutely no doubt that the one thing in the world he should be doing is coaching.". (Weaver) Musselman, age 86, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2023 at Homewood at Plum Creek in Hanover. In August 1965, Ashland's head basketball coach left for another coaching position. All of them are pro-Musselman (of course), and some suggest he should be coaching in the NBA again. The Capital Region Pontiacs are on the block, he's told. 2000 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. stroke Oct. 28 and had been hospitalized off and on since. There is a problem with your email/password. Ron W. Musselman. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Being in Florida makes him more at ease, I think.". 3 in the country in March 1973. He is a win-at-all- costs guy. You can cancel at any time. The young Musselman played basketball, football, and baseball at Wooster High School in Wooster, Ohio. 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. Musselman was named in nearly half of the violations. Big Ten title that year despite the suspension of two players for In Musselman's first season of coaching, the KSUHS Statesmen finished 14-5 and earned a share of the conference title.[2]. When told no, Musselman nearly slams on the brakes. first coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, died Friday at 59. 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. Following his success in the CBA, on August 23, 1988, Musselman was hired as the head coach of the expansion Minnesota Timberwolves. 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. "Tell him it's Bill Musselman," Okerlund whispers. Musselman once explained his intensity this way: ''I love competition. 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. He became coach of the Timberwolves in 1989 and coached them two January 8, 2023 On July 22, 1993, Musselman returned to the CBA for the 1993-94 season, this time in an attempt to revive the Rochester Renegade, a struggling franchise that had gone 6-50 the previous season. They were the first father and son to hold the title of NBA head coach. The Maroons lost just twice over the past two seasons combined. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory can be madeto the charity of your choice. 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. He goes out to dinner almost every night. On Tuesday night, when the Trail Blazers won the series, their players and coaches signed the game ball as a gift to him. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application. "They should always stay in Albany," he says. Those sentiments are echoed by Gerald Oliver, a longtime Musselman friend and now the director of player personnel for the Fort Wayne Fury. She was a loving and devoted wife to Bill, and mother to, Kim, Todd, Scott, Mark and Jeff. the games in Minneapolis, but his doctors wouldn't let him leave They'd rather go set up a business down the block where there's no competition. 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. Learn more about managing a memorial . His career record in the pros was 603-426, and he won four consecutive CBA championships. I don't know why. ", "In his own mind, my dad knows he can coach in the NBA," said Eric Musselman, who considers his father his best friend. He works out at the racquet club. Terms of Service apply. 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. Butte's Mason Christian won his second AA state wrestling title and is a prime example of hard work paying off. Write your message of sympathy today. Obituaries ROBERT MUSSELMAN OBITUARY. Yet the intense man could laugh at himself, too. But he still has people calling him from the NBA, people asking him for advice.". 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. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. April 23, 1948 - Weve updated the security on the site. William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Calling hours . violations and a 1972 brawl that sent three Ohio State players to a hospital. "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. 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. "Honest to God, I'm enjoying myself.". '", In the newspaper articles and columns following his death, Musselman was described as "volatile," "colorful," "intense," and "fiery." Bill passed September 18th at 92. End of discussion. The grass is wet and muddy; Musselman doesn't care. Bill lived in London, Smith Falls and Ottawa, Ontario before moving to Edmonton Alberta in 1981. Musselman had been a head coach in four pro leagues the NBA, and Western Basketball Association. Please subscribe to keep reading. William "Bill" G. Musselman, born September 13, 1927, in Tangier, OK, to parents Bertrum "Bert" and Mary Alice "Mae" Musselman. The only place he'll coach is the NBA. 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. Paul Pioneer Press, Scott Takushi, File), Bill Musselman, Albany Patroons Basketball Coach, New York. 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. At 25, Musselman became the head coach at Ashland University in Ohio, where his team set a National Collegiate Athletic Association record by allowing an average of only 33.9 points a game over a season. Find Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok profiles, images and more on IDCrawl - free people search website. And, of course, he cruises the streets of his home city. His old coach at Ohio State, Fred Taylor, hated then-Gophers coach Bill Musselman. A huge stereo system with speakers all through the house. Our practices were so consistent. The family received the Howard Schnellenberger Award. 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. Musselman bellows, barging through the front door. Year should not be greater than current year. Biography: William H. Bill Musselman, 58 of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday February 21, 2016 at Kindred Hospital in Mansfield. 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 seat, was a basket ball vagabond, coaching at all levels of the I thought you might like to see a memorial for William Clifford Bill Musselman I found on Findagrave.com. A lot of people don't like competition. Tomorrow. The Mayo wanted to go, Dunleavy said. The Gulf Gate Mall gets a lot of Musselman`s business; he and Julie have seen darn near every movie. He was married July 8, 1978 to Jenny (Thacker) Musselman who survives. "Now I think he is beyond being frustrated not being in the NBA. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. They made a mistake getting rid of Bill.". It was difficult for them to concentrate on basketball.". At Wittenberg University, Musselman, 5 feet 10 inches and 175 pounds, lettered in basketball, football and baseball. 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. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. MUSSELMAN, William BarryOf Ewing Township. Musselman doesn`t have to worry about money right now. ", "Yeah, that's it," he says. "I'm not rich but I'm comfortable.". Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application. 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. The cause of death was heart and kidney failure, a Mayo Clinic spokesman said. Sunny. Okerlund answers and hands the receiver to Musselman. Death: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current. "I know what everyone in the league is doing," Musselman says. See the article in its original context from. Family members linked to this person will appear here. One regret, he said, was not spending more time with his family. High around 65F. A September 1, 1985, article in The New York Times described Musselman's Gophers as "an extremely physical basketball team." "I think that he played this out on his own terms - the way he wanted to go," Dunleary said. An elderly gentleman walking along the road gives a wave to the familiar vehicle as it roars by. Musselman had the highest winning percentage of any basketball years for Musselman in the CBA. Eric Musselman is an assistant coach with the I like not having the pressure of being a head coach, he His starting lineup that season featured Flip Saunders, who would go on to have a successful NBA coaching career. WILLIAM MUSSELMAN OBITUARY. Bill lived in London, Smith Falls and Ottawa, Ontario before. He was 59. GREAT NEWS! In 1972, Minnesota and Ohio State brawled on the court, with Before getting fired in April of 1991, Musselman was the head coach of the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves for two years. Wikipedia. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. (85 years old). Rochester finished 31-25 under Musselman, a 25-win improvement. Bill was born May 8, 1957 in Bucyrus to the late Floyd and Catherine (Spears) Musselman. SARASOTA, Fla. Bill Musselman navigates his black 1988 BMW 325i through the turns of the Sarasota Surf & Racquet Club. 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. Death 5 May 2000 (aged 59) Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA. A Mayo Clinic spokesman said the cause of death was heart and kidney failure related to liver disease. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. George Hanson (April 12, 1935 - September 22, 2016) was an American basketball coach. three players going to the hospital. 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. with symptoms similar to bone marrow cancer. Bill was born in Sper, Illinois on Jan. 8, 1933, to David and Cordelia (Sparh) Musselman. He had owned and operated Musselman & Son Excavating . Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Arnold Musselman to pay them a last tribute. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Curtis and Randy and nephew Dennis Musselman. There was an error deleting this problem. He continued to kick and pound his fists on the closed locker room door, raging for another 10 minutes. Eric, Nicole and Max. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. One of the reasons he got released was he played to win; ownership wanted him tobring the younger players along. At . She gets out of thecar and tries to tell Musselman he can't get out, which is something one never does to Musselman. Bill passed September 18th at 92. family. If he doesn't win an Academy Award, it's ridiculous. 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. She later married William "Bill" Musselman on May 17, 1958. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Arnold Musselman to pay them a last tribute. Portland eliminated the Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs. The Gophers went on to win the Big Ten title that year despite the suspension of two players for the rest of the season. "Mean Gene!" Bruce was born in Cleveland, Ohio where he lived . Ben Roberts is the University of Kentucky men's basketball beat writer for the Lexington Herald-Leader. He held 14 head coaching jobs over 35 yers and had been an assistant with the Portland Trail Blazers since 1997. sidelines, intense, up and down the floor, up and down the bench, He keeps a scrapbook full of newspaper clippings from around the country. It was originally published on Feb. 7, 1993.). the rest of the season. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. January 7, 2023 Try again later. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel has been assisting the family. Sidney Lowe, an assistant coach of the Timberwolves who played on three of Musselman's C.B.A. He was predeceased by : his wife Norma Jean Jackson Musselman; and his parents, Harry Musselman and Kathleen Musselman. 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. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. He was predeceased by : his brother Robert Musselman. Hanson resigned after one season and was replaced by Bill Musselman. (AP Photo/St. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. 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. Former Albany Patroons coach Bill Musselman. INWOOD Spring sports practices began Monday in West Virginia. 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. He retired from the Times Union in December 2020 after 35 years. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. 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. Orlando Magic. This is beautiful downhere. Failed to remove flower. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. He'll tell you he should be coaching in the NBA. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of Sandy A. Musselman and Pamela M . Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Among those honored was the Musselman family, which has produced an array of gifted athletes over the generations. fan who interrupted his dinner for an autograph., During Musselman's illness, Whitsitt said, he never uttered a Born March 9, 1928 in Abington, William was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean War. This account has been disabled. He lifts weights. Musselman has nibbled but he won`t bite. "I do miss NBA coaching," Musselman says, "but I don't miss the coaching challenge.". 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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. "I know more than the people in the league know. 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). To use this feature, use a newer browser. Bill was born May 8, 1957 in Bucyrus to the late Floyd and Catherine (Spears) Musselman. Musselman suffered a stroke last October. "Financially, I`m not struggling," he says. Sign the Guest Book. NBA Coach Musselman Dies. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Tampa Bay repeated as CBA champions the following season going 46-19 and defeating the LaCrosse (Wisc.) Bill enjoyed a career in radio broadcasting and later in business development for anumber of companies in Canada and the US. Musselman had a lower profile when he left South Alabama after ", 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. Ted Stepien, then owner of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers, hired Musselman for his first NBA head coaching job in 1980. assis tant with the Portland Trail Blazers since 1997. Eric Musselman is an assistant coach with the Orlando Magic. Musselman, his jaw clenched, his eyes wild, keeps pumping the gas, his back wheels spitting out grass and mud. Always.". and had a record of 233-84 as a college coach at Ashland, Minnesota "Terp" Musselman, 78, a resident of Bexley, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus . A team in France reportedly offered Musselman $400,000 plus an apartment and car to coach. Black halogen floor lamps. Musselman guided the team to a 25-46 mark before he was replaced by general manager Don Delaney, who went 3-8 to close out the 1980-81 season. Obituary. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. was 603-426, and he won four consecutive CBA championships. said Sidney Lowe, an assistant Timberwolves coach who played three Biography: William H. "Bill" Musselman, 58 of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday February 21, 2016 at Kindred Hospital in Mansfield.