He`ll tell you he gets questions from NBA executives all the time about player personnel. Bill Musselman, who in the last 35 years held 13 head coaching jobs in college and professional basketball and left an imprint everywhere as a volatile, intense taskmaster, died yesterday at the Mayo Clinic's St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. He held 14 head coaching jobs over 35 years and had been an That's one thing that Musselman always gave us: a chance to win. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. He dabbles in the stock market and says he`s doing OK with that. Paul Pioneer Press, Scott Takushi, File), Bill Musselman, Albany Patroons Basketball Coach, New York. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. 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. Born in Easton, PA, he had resided in Ewing Township for 35 years.William retired from the New Jer . Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. With only a few months before the start of the 1965-66 season, Musselman was promoted to head coach. 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 Winds light and variable. ). 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. The youngest of eight children, Jerry always worked any odd jobs as a youngster as his desire to help his . He was predeceased by : his wife Norma Jean Jackson Musselman; and his parents, Harry Musselman and Kathleen Musselman. Musselman had been a head coach in four pro leagues the NBA, area of Windsor Ontario. Then another trip, this time to a baseball field behind a Catholic church where another friend is conducting a clinic. Bexley - Camillus B. According to former CBA coach Charley Rosen, Musselman possessed an "admirable sense of fairness." We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 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. His father, Clifford Musselman, was an auto mechanic and band promoter. 2000 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Learn more about managing a memorial . The Manhattan Christian boys and Twin Bridges girls each punched their tickets to the state tournament with Western C titles. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. There, he'll drink fruit juice and get the run of the satellite dish in search of NBA games. All of them are pro-Musselman (of course), and some suggest he should be coaching in the NBA again. January 7, 2023 And, of course, he cruises the streets of his home city. "He misses having a challenge. "Now I think he is beyond being frustrated not being in the NBA. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riversidearea of Windsor Ontario. As received from the Jacobson Funeral Home: Jane Delervo Clement, passed away on February 21, . ", NBA coach Flip Saunders was quoted in the St. Paul Pioneer Press the day after Musselman died. Ben Roberts. GREAT NEWS! Photo by John Byrne. The Cavs went 2-21 under Musselman, who finished the season as head coach, his second stint at the helm. "All my life all I wanted was to coach basketball and live in a warm climate. This Week - 40 Total. Musselman said last month he had bone marrow cancer. coach in University of Minnesota history (69-32) during four He works out at the racquet club. Please reset your password. Of course, he has the NBA on TV, but it`s like seeing an oldgirlfriend: Musselman admits it`s hard to watch his old friend when he knowshe should be part of it. Just 19 games into the season, sporting a 6-13 record, Musselman was fired. York Dispatch - Fri, 17 Jul 2020 . Eileen was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Marie Smith; brothers: Cecil, Joe, and Frank; sisters-in-law: Pat Smith, Marvel Smith, and Luella Smith; and brothers-in-law: Dick Martin and Bill Musselman. High 71F. "Mean Gene!" The team only lasted for 11 games of the 1975-76 season before folding with a 3-8 record. 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. It was originally published on Feb. 7, 1993.) Musselman's roster included Rodney Monroe, Ronnie Grandison, Clinton Wheeler, Dave Jamerson, Brook Steppe, Tod Murphy, and Ralph McPherson. 12 Tennessee to a 75-57 victory over Arkansas on Tuesday night. In his two seasons in Minnesota, Musselman's 'Wolves were 51-113. Add to your scrapbook. Dunleavy's assistants. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Service map data OpenStreetMap contributors. Says he plays a mean game of tennis. Blasts the horn. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google WILLIAM MUSSELMAN OBITUARY. High around 65F. ''He wants guys he can put together like a chain, linked.''. Musselman was fired on April 22, 1991, a day after the 199091 season ended. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. with symptoms similar to bone marrow cancer. William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. "He was very important to the start-up of the franchise.". 859-429-2848. Musselman cruises down Midnight Pass Road and makes a series of quick turns. That was as good as going to the playoffs. MUSSELMAN, William BarryOf Ewing Township. Women and children stay away when this guy drives. Musselman bounces out of the car and takes the elevator up to the second floor, looking like a kid in a candy store. A week after the ABA's San Diego franchise folded on November 11, 1975, Musselman was hired to coach the league's Virginia Squires. I like not having the pressure of being a head coach, he Despite the win, the Volunteers (22-8, 11-6 Southeastern Conference . I know the teams better than theteams know them.". Musselman, who had served as head coach during the game after Mike Dunleavy was ejected, collapsed after leaving the arena. They have come from the CBA (the Fort Wayne Fury wanted him bad before they took Rick Barry) and they have come from overseas. in the locker room telling players that defeat was worse than death ", "Yeah, that's it," he says. Musselman suffered a stroke on October 30, 1999, following Portland's preseason game against the Phoenix Suns. seasons from 1971-1975. "He must not have worn a football helmet when he played. He has always been a man who just can`t sit still. Rochester finished 31-25 under Musselman, a 25-win improvement. This browser does not support getting your location. 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. Musselman takes off his sun glasses, then takes over the house. Musselman has three children: two sons and a daughter. Oops, we were unable to send the email. He moves the BMW as though on asphalt. Bill passed September 18th at 92. . January 25, 1972, is a day Minnesota sports fans of a certain age will remember. assis tant with the Portland Trail Blazers since 1997. She gets out of thecar and tries to tell Musselman he can't get out, which is something one never does to Musselman. Drag images here or select from your computer for William Clifford Bill Musselman memorial. 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. Today. fan who interrupted his dinner for an autograph., During Musselman's illness, Whitsitt said, he never uttered a His 1968-69 Ashland team allowed an NCAA-record-low 33.9 points per game, a byproduct of his relentless pursuit, at the time, of pitching shut-outs (allowing no points) while head coach. said. 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. Verify and try again. Julie Ebner, Musselman's girlfriend the last two years, tries to convince him there's a problem. His mother was Annabel Caulkins Musselman. Try again later. record was 78-180. Camillus B. He'll tell you he should be coaching in the NBA. There was an incident during the 1971-72 season when Taylor and Behagen assaulted Ohio State center Luke Witte. He walks out the front door, takes a hard right, and gazes out at the Gulf of Mexico. Musselman's 1997 South Alabama team went 23-7 and nearly upset eventual champion Arizona in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. (85 years old). You can cancel at any time. 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. But the 29 wins under Musselman were a high-water mark for the T-wolves, who failed to top 29 wins until 1996-97. [7] Although the Wolves lost the game 106-96, it resulted in Breuer scoring a career high 40 points.[8]. View William H. "Bill" Musselman's obituary, send flowers and find service dates or sign the guestbook. He will remove his running shorts and Minnesota Timberwolves T-shirt. William Bruce Musselman, Jr. September 5, 1941 to May 15, 2020. Musselman had wanted to sit behind the Blazers' bench for the games in Minneapolis, but his doctors wouldn't let him leave the hospital. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. April 23, 1948 - 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. 'If I can't win a game fairly, then I'd rather lose. "Minnesota Five's Loss Becomes N.I.T. Nancy A. He also coached the Cleveland Cavaliers for two seasons and had a record of 233-84 as a college coach at Ashland, Minnesota and South Alabama. View All View By Location. William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving. He was the beloved husband for 62 years of S. Jane (Bittner) Musselman. The Squires went 15-68 on the season and disbanded on May 10, 1976. Search by Name. During the 1973-74 campaign, without Brewer, Behagen, or Turner, the Gophers dropped to 12-12 under Musselman. adjoining hotel room and scare players with ghostly noises. NBA Coach Musselman Dies. 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. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. William Clifford Musselman was born Aug. 13, 1940, in Wooster, Ohio. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Musselman had the highest winning percentage of any basketball In August 1965, Ashland's head basketball coach left for another coaching position. He tells you he thinks he belongs. It was difficult for them to concentrate on basketball.". Sympathy Ideas. "He has a fire for coaching basketball, a fire for watching basketball, a fire for thinking basketball. 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. He tells you he might still get a call. His career record in the pros was 603-426, and he won four consecutive CBA championships. 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. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Bill was born May 8, 1957 in Bucyrus to the late Floyd and Catherine (Spears) Musselman. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory can be madeto the charity of your choice. He thought "A River Runs Through It" was a good show. They worried more about the next payroll than they did about the next practice. 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. Musselman is survived by his wife, Julie; and three children, James became Bill's father and was a big part of his life growing up. Yet the intense man could laugh at himself, too. Musselman, his jaw clenched, his eyes wild, keeps pumping the gas, his back wheels spitting out grass and mud. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Send Flowers. Would you like to offer William Harry Musselmans loved ones a condolence message? An elderly gentleman walking along the road gives a wave to the familiar vehicle as it roars by. Kalamazoo Gazette obituaries and Death Notices for Kalamazoo Michigan area . He has always been a fan of the CBA but he doesn`t need to coach there again. Finally, he gives the gas another spurt and the car is back on course. Ted Stepien, then owner of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers, hired Musselman for his first NBA head coaching job in 1980. Musselman just laughs and laughs and laughs as he heads back home. The only place he'll coach is the NBA. Once, he was asked the most irrational thing he had ever done. He even has a sculptured glass sea gull in blue resting on one of his glass tables. ROBERT MUSSELMAN OBITUARY. Beached Bill Musselman adjusts to life without basketball. He will be sorely missed.". Not all of Musselman's players enjoyed him. Musselman doesn`t have to worry about money right now. focused, whether it was basketball, his children, his wife, or a Lotz Funeral Home - Salem 1330 E Main St, Salem, VA 24153. He received payment for the final year of his Minnesota contract, worth an estimated $350,000. 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. playoffs. Try again. Musselman was named CBA Coach of the Year for the second time following the 1987-88 season. three players going to the hospital. "I would hope there aren't hard feelings," Timberwolves owner Bob Stein has said. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory can be made to the charity of your choice. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riverside. Our practices were so consistent. He plays the stock market. I'd use the same damn speech to motivate a basketball team.". OBITUARY William Gilbert Musselman 13 September, 1927 - 18 September, 2019. "I know more than the people in the league know. I've done both. ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) Bill Musselman, who spent a turbulent He continued to kick and pound his fists on the closed locker room door, raging for another 10 minutes. be sorely missed.. Bill was an engineer and businessman, making it possible for him and DeDe to live in multiple cities until settling in Denver in 1965. Musselman asks, back behind the wheel. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Arnold Musselman to pay them a last tribute. Big Ten title that year despite the suspension of two players for August 21, 2022 From Staff and Wire Reports. 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 His videotape collection is filled with NBA games. Musselman, Robert G. Portage, MI Died Friday afternoon May 24, 2019 at his residence. All Rights Reserved. He slept three to five hours a night because he would not spare more time from work. Continental Basketball Association, American Basketball Association "I`ve seen everything, I love movies," Musselman says. She was the loving wife of the late William R. Musselman, Sr. who . He was 59. Perhaps that is why he has said no to a dozen other coaching offers. Looking for Ron Musselman online? William "Bill" G. Musselman, born September 13, 1927, in Tangier, OK, to parents Bertrum "Bert" and Mary Alice "Mae" Musselman. One regret, he said, was not spending more time with his family. William "Bill" G. Musselman, born September 13, 1927, in Tangier, OK, to parents Bertrum "Bert" and Mary Alice "Mae" Musselman. That season he led the club to a 28-20 record and the only WBA title game. The cause of death was heart and kidney failure, a Mayo Clinic spokesman said. Oops, something didn't work. To keephimself from thinking about the NBA, Musselman re-channels his energy. 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. His career record in the pros I think a lot of people probably see Bill as that guy on the January 8, 2023 215 N Walnut St., Before getting fired in April of 1991, Musselman was the head coach of the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves for two years. Mainly sunny. "Financially, I`m not struggling," he says. Racquetball as well. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. January 23, 1937 - "Honest to God, I'm enjoying myself.". The death of Corky Taylor on Wednesday brought back memories of that riot, which brought fans onto the court and . (AP Photo/St. He seems to need to hear these things. He'll have none of that. No knock, of course. "I'm not rich but I'm comfortable.". Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. 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. Minnesota began the season ranked fourth in the nation and ranked as high as No. His biography, by Bill Heller, was aptly titled ''Obsessed.'' Bill Musselman, who had a turbulent stay at the University . He is home. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Sign the Guest Book. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Terms of Service apply. Death 5 May 2000 (aged 59) Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA. "Look at this house. 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. left. Please try again later. Low 41F. ROCHESTER, Minn. . A September 1, 1985, article in The New York Times described Musselman's Gophers as "an extremely physical basketball team." 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. Biography: William H. "Bill" Musselman, 58 of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday February 21, 2016 at Kindred Hospital in Mansfield. He taught me the ropes, how to play with toughness. See the article in its original context from. He is survived by his wife, Julie; their son, Max; and a son, Eric, and a daughter, Nicole, from a previous marriage. Send Flowers . The Mayo He had a stroke Oct. 28 and had been hospitalized off and on since. Musselman, fiery, intense and always jumping from his sideline seat, was a basketball vagabond, coaching at all levels of the game. 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. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. ", During Musselman's illness, Whitsitt said, he "never uttered a word of self-pity, never said 'why me' or 'it's not fair.' 1,071 Views. A team in France reportedly offered Musselman $400,000 plus an apartment and car to coach. 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. The cause of death was heart and kidney failure. He weaves his way around the beachfront condos, hardly noticing speed bumps or stop signs. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. In 1972, Minnesota and Ohio State brawled on the court, with three players going to the hospital. He was a decent high school athlete whose basketball team fared well against a neighboring team led by Bobby Knight. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. "He had a very humorous side to him that I think a lot of people didn't see," Lowe said. 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. Death: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? 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). Musselman barks into the phone. "Keep the Ball Rolling" played as part of an invigorating Gopher basketball pregame warmup that new coach Bill . The Gophers went on to win the 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. 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. Bill Musselman cut an impressive figure on the sidelines of the old Centennial . Naturally, he gets stuck. Resend Activation Email. 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. His old coach at Ohio State, Fred Taylor, hated then-Gophers coach Bill Musselman. William Arnold Musselman Obituary. "Who's this?" The BMW swerves but Musselman doesn't give it up. The Gulf Gate Mall gets a lot of Musselman`s business; he and Julie have seen darn near every movie. His N.B.A. He lifts weights. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. He died on May 5, 2000, at 2:45a.m., at the age of 59, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. The Associated Press contributed to this report. He had a loving and dedicated mother named Bertha (Combs) Miller who later married James Miller. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, "I don't know," Musselman says, gunning the gas pedal. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. } He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and . Kenneth William (Bill) Myers born March 11, 1941 in Berkeley County was the son of Kenneth and Sarah Miller Myers. Tampa Bay repeated as CBA champions the following season going 46-19 and defeating the LaCrosse (Wisc.) A huge stereo system with speakers all through the house. 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. However, his teams incurred more than 100 Sidney Lowe, an assistant coach of the Timberwolves who played on three of Musselman's C.B.A. The attack on Witte came near the end of the Gophers-Buckeyes game. 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. Write your message of sympathy today. He brought Minnesota its first Big Ten title in 53 years, sold-out arenas, 127 N.C.A.A. Led by Randy Ayers and Gus Bailey, Reno lost to Herb Brown's Tucson Gunners, four games to three, in the 1979 championship. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of Sandy A. Musselman and Pamela M . 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. display: none; Eric Musselman, 27, is coaching in the CBA with the Rapid City Thrillers, one of his father's old teams. Randy Allen Musselman, 36, East Freedom, died unexpectedly Thursday at UPMC Altoona after an apparent heart attack. There were no excuses with him -- you had to play hard every night.". There is a problem with your email/password. At . There is no photo or video of William Arnold Musselman.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Would you like to offer William Arnold Musselmans loved ones a condolence message? A telephone rings. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. ''You have to be a Bill Musselman player to play for him,'' Lowe once said. Musselman died at the clinic's St. Marys Hospital. A Mayo Clinic spokesman said the cause of death was heart and kidney failure related to liver disease. was 603-426, and he won four consecutive CBA championships. seasons. In the team's 2000-01 media guide, which was dedicated to Musselman, he was described as "a keen strategist and an inspiring motivator.". Following his success in the CBA, on August 23, 1988, Musselman was hired as the head coach of the expansion Minnesota Timberwolves. Please subscribe to keep reading. IN THE CARE OF. Musselman died at the clin ic's St. Marys '", In the newspaper articles and columns following his death, Musselman was described as "volatile," "colorful," "intense," and "fiery." ", Benagh, Jim. "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. but I don't know if a lot of people saw the other side of Bill, (Steve Twardzik/Albany Patroons), (This is one of Tim Wilkin's favorite stories see the rest. Black halogen floor lamps. INWOOD Spring sports practices began Monday in West Virginia. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riverside.