William Clifford Musselman was born Aug. 13, 1940, in Wooster, Ohio. Learn more about merges. 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. After Musselman left to coach in the ABA, the NCAA placed the Gophers on probation after discovering more than 100 rule violations.[5]. William "Bill" G. Musselman, born September 13, 1927, in Tangier, OK, to parents Bertrum "Bert" and Mary Alice "Mae" Musselman. area of Windsor Ontario. area of Windsor Ontario. There was an incident during the 1971-72 season when Taylor and Behagen assaulted Ohio State center Luke Witte. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. But the 29 wins under Musselman were a high-water mark for the T-wolves, who failed to top 29 wins until 1996-97. Musselman was named in nearly half of the violations. "I think Bill misses coaching every day and every night," Oliver said. 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. His doctors said he also had amyloidosis, which causes the liver to produce an abnormal protein that attacks body organs. Camillus B. Nevada men's basketball coach Eric Musselman high-fives students in the "Muss Buss" section of Lawlor. Musselman, who had served as head coach during the game after Mike Dunleavy was ejected, collapsed after leaving the arena. In April 2000, he was diagnosed with primary systemic amyloidosis, a disease that produces an abnormal protein that collects in tissues and interferes with the function of organs. 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. Minnesota began the season ranked fourth in the nation and ranked as high as No. 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. A graduate of Musselman High and Shepherd University with a degree in Business Administration, Bill held several managerial positions with Double Day Publishing, Musselman Fruit Processing, and Corning Glass Works. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Biography: William H. "Bill" Musselman, 58 of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday February 21, 2016 at Kindred Hospital in Mansfield. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. word of self-pity, never said 'why me' or 'it's not fair.' He retired from the Times Union in December 2020 after 35 years. Blazers president Bob Whitsitt said Musselman was "always focused, whether it was basketball, his children, his wife, or a fan who interrupted his dinner for an autograph. 's Gain,", "Musselman Selected To Coach Timberwolves", "Musselman of Cavaliers Used to Riding Out Storms", "Minnesota Penalized 3 Years by N.C.A.A. Obituary. 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. View All View By Location. }. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Not all of Musselman's players enjoyed him. Despite the win, the Volunteers (22-8, 11-6 Southeastern Conference . Born March 9, 1928 in Abington, William was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean War. Musselman took over for player-coach Mack Calvin, who had gone 0-6 since taking over for Al Bianchi. Yet the intense man could laugh at himself, too. That's one thing that Musselman always gave us: a chance to win. "Now I think he is beyond being frustrated not being in the NBA. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. SARASOTA, Fla. Bill Musselman navigates his black 1988 BMW 325i through the turns of the Sarasota Surf & Racquet Club. There is quite a height disparity between Musselman and Vanover. Bruce was born in Cleveland, Ohio where he lived . The state treasurer's office (not the Kansas State Department of Education) would administer the program, but . ROCHESTER, Minn. . He moves the BMW as though on asphalt. 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. Once, he was asked the most irrational thing he had ever done. He brought Minnesota its first Big Ten title in 53 years, sold-out arenas, 127 N.C.A.A. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Harry Musselman to pay them a last tribute. In an ESPN.com article,[9] Rosen describes a scene after a game between Rosen's CBA team and Musselman's Tampa Bay club: "We were involved in a tight game at Tampa Bay. 859-429-2848. 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. Muss to most of us. There is no photo or video of William Arnold Musselman.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. "Hell, I know everybody down here.". "You've heard about Richie, right?" Send Flowers . spokesman said. I love doing that.". 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. Lotz Funeral Home - Salem 1330 E Main St, Salem, VA 24153. A huge stereo system with speakers all through the house. [3], His tenure at Minnesota was tainted. Would you like to offer William Harry Musselmans loved ones a condolence message? 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. May 6, 2000 12 AM PT. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. The Gulf Gate Mall gets a lot of Musselman`s business; he and Julie have seen darn near every movie. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Learn more about managing a memorial . WILLIAM MUSSELMAN OBITUARY. Ted Stepien, then owner of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers, hired Musselman for his first NBA head coaching job in 1980. Musselman bounces out of the car and takes the elevator up to the second floor, looking like a kid in a candy store. 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. The Gophers went on to win the Big Ten title that year despite the suspension of two players for the rest of the season. 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.". Bill Musselman cut an impressive figure on the sidelines of the old Centennial . His old coach at Ohio State, Fred Taylor, hated then-Gophers coach Bill Musselman. What does he really feel about not being in the NBA? Baeuerle, Virginia L . On Tuesday night, when the Trail Blazers won the series, their players and coaches signed the game ball as a gift to him. Bruce Musselman was the oldest son of Pastor William Bruce Musselman, who, in his younger days was President of Union Gospel Press, Cleveland, Ohio and pastored churches throughout his life. The Mayo He is home. 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For his efforts, Musselman was honored as CBA Coach of the Year. William Clifford "Bill" Musselman Birth 13 Aug 1940. The 2019-20 season brought both Eric Musselman and Connor Vanover to the Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball program.. Musselman arrived that season as the new Razorbacks men's basketball coach. Following the 1970-71 season, Musselman left Ashland for the University of Minnesota. Please reset your password. View William H. "Bill" Musselman's obituary, send flowers and find service dates or sign the guestbook. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Sidney Lowe, who played for Musselman in the CBA and NBA, said his former coach was "very demanding but he was an excellent coach. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Finally, he gives the gas another spurt and the car is back on course. Blasts the horn. In March 1995, Musselman returned to the NCAA after a 25-year absence with the University of South Alabama. said Sidney Lowe, an assistant Timberwolves coach who played three If he doesn't win an Academy Award, it's ridiculous. Bill Musselman won't say if he'll move to Rapid City. playoffs. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riverside area of Windsor Ontario. One regret, he said, was not spending more time with his family. ). Obituary. 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. He was the owner of Musselman Building and Construction Company and also was the founding owner of Musselman's Warehouse complex, all in . the hospital. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. "There is absolutely no doubt that the one thing in the world he should be doing is coaching.". Tampa Bay repeated as CBA champions the following season going 46-19 and defeating the LaCrosse (Wisc.) York Dispatch - Fri, 17 Jul 2020 . As received from the Jacobson Funeral Home: Jane Delervo Clement, passed away on February 21, . display: none; Bill was born May 8, 1957 in Bucyrus to the late Floyd and Catherine (Spears) Musselman. An ad blocker has likely prevented this video . https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179225484/william-clifford-musselman. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. From Staff and Wire Reports. Black halogen floor lamps. 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. Bill was an engineer and businessman, making it possible for him and DeDe to live in multiple cities until settling in Denver in 1965. He motivated me. At . Musselman was fired on April 22, 1991, a day after the 199091 season ended. "Minnesota Five's Loss Becomes N.I.T. At least 10 dead after winter storm slams South, Midwest, The Saturday Six: Dental device controversy, scientist's bug find and more, Indonesia fuel depot fire kills 18; more than a dozen missing, 3 children killed, 2 others wounded at Texas home, Man charged for alleged involvement in 2 transformer explosions, Biden had cancerous skin lesion removed last month, doctor says, Duo of 81-year-old women plan to see the world in 80 days, Tom Sizemore, actor known for "Saving Private Ryan" and "Heat," dies at 61, Alex Murdaugh trial: What to know about the double murder case. He marvels over "A Few Good Men." He was a decent high school athlete whose basketball team fared well against a neighboring team led by Bobby Knight. High around 65F. Musselman resigned as coach of the Jags on October 7, 1997, to return to the NBA. He runs the beach. In his two seasons in Minnesota, Musselman's 'Wolves were 51-113. Musselman said last month he had bone marrow cancer. Everyone tonight was a star in their role.. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. "If I wasn't coaching and I was living in Albany, I'd go crazy. Musselman once explained his intensity this way: ''I love competition. Oops, something didn't work. two turbulent seasons to join the Trail Blazers as one of Mike On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. ", 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 answer came quickly. On the way out, Musselman takes a short cut and darts straight across the grass outside the fence. image/svg+xml . They'd rather go set up a business down the block where there's no competition. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of William Musselman (179225484)? ", NBA coach Flip Saunders was quoted in the St. Paul Pioneer Press the day after Musselman died. "He knows life isn`t always fair," Eric Musselman said. 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. 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). I want my business where there's three other guys doing the same thing.''. 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. 1,071 Views. people didn't see, Lowe said. Before getting fired in April of 1991, Musselman was the head coach of the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves for two years. William Bruce Musselman, Jr. September 5, 1941 to May 15, 2020. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Musselman died at the clinic's St. Marys Hospital. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Eric Musselman is an assistant coach with the Orlando Magic. For the last three seasons, he was an assistant coach of the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association. EWING TOWNSHIP -- William Barry Musselman, 81, died Saturday at St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton. Eric Musselman is an assistant coach with the 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. Musselman's 1997 South Alabama team went 23-7 and nearly upset eventual champion Arizona in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. Send Flowers. She was a loving and devoted wife to Bill, and mother to, Kim, Todd, Scott, Mark and Jeff. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Try again later. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Photo by John Byrne. They have come from the CBA (the Fort Wayne Fury wanted him bad before they took Rick Barry) and they have come from overseas. (74 years old). 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. Please enter your email and password to sign in. That was the most recent stop in a tumultuous, and sometimes brilliant, career. wanted to go, Dunleavy said. Search above to list available cemeteries. Bill was born in Sper, Illinois on Jan. 8, 1933, to David and Cordelia (Sparh) Musselman. 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. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Arnold Musselman to pay them a last tribute. In 1972, Minnesota and Ohio State brawled on the court, with three players going to the hospital. (Steve Twardzik/Albany Patroons), (This is one of Tim Wilkin's favorite stories see the rest. Former Albany Patroons coach Bill Musselman. He also coached the Cleveland Cavaliers for two seasons In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory can be madeto the charity of your choice. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. "I did all this myself," Musselman says, "I know about art and things like that.". Sen. Doug Mastriano eyes bill to defend Gettysburg's monuments. . This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. This is the part of the day he doesn`t particularlyrelish. ''He wants guys he can put together like a chain, linked.''. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. An elderly gentleman walking along the road gives a wave to the familiar vehicle as it roars by. 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. Eric is an assistant coach for the Orlando Magic of the N.B.A. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. "I like not having the pressure of being a head coach," he said. Bill was born May 8, 1957 in Bucyrus to the late Floyd and Catherine (Spears) Musselman. His videotape collection is filled with NBA games. Explore Life Stories, Offer Condolences & Send Flowers. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Death 5 May 2000 (aged 59) Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA. Camillus B. sidelines, intense, up and down the floor, up and down the bench, ", "Yeah, that's it," he says. Today. Catbirds in five games, 4-1. "Look at this house. Perhaps that is why he has said no to a dozen other coaching offers. We have set your language to This is a carousel. Musselman died at the clin ic's St. Marys He received a bachelor's degree from Wittenberg and a master's in education from Kent State. William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving. Musselman had the highest winning percentage of any basketball She was the loving wife of the late William R. Musselman, Sr. who . Butte's Mason Christian won his second AA state wrestling title and is a prime example of hard work paying off. Howe Mortuary & Crematory. Terms of Service apply. Just about every night he heads down to the Sarasota Brewing Co., a sports bar. I've done both. Stewart had a career day with 36 points and 10 rebounds as the Bulldogs surprised the Bruins in a loser-out morning game. "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. "He misses coaching," she says. Bob was born December 14, 1930 in Kalamazoo, Michigan a son of Henry and Phyllis (Davis) Musselman. 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. 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. Share Obituary. SARASOTA, Fla. Bill Musselman navigates his black 1988 BMW 325i through the turns of the Sarasota Surf & Racquet Club. "Honest to God, I'm enjoying myself.". 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. They were the first father and son to hold the title of NBA head coach. I saw a couple of players, their eyes rolling around, and I walked away thinking, 'Come on, they're 30-3 and you're still challenging them.' stroke Oct. 28 and had been hospitalized off and on since. 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). Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. DeDe graduated from high school in Akron. "Tell him it's Bill Musselman," Okerlund whispers. The BMW swerves but Musselman doesn't give it up. Year should not be greater than current year. His oldest son Eric, formerly head coach of the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings, is currently the head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks mens basketball team. Musselman's foray into minor league basketball began in 1983 when he was hired to coach the Sarasota (Fla.) Stingers of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). Then Musselman is asked for perhaps the 100th time to be honest. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Once, when his Albany Patroons of the Continental Basketball Association lost a game, he screamed in the locker room. Please try again later. Orlando Magic. Julie Ebner, Musselman's girlfriend the last two years, tries to convince him there's a problem. Bill passed September 18th at 92. That season he led the club to a 28-20 record and the only WBA title game. A system error has occurred.

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