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Bill passed September 18th at 92. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed Musselman won`t cut up his former employer. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of William Musselman (179225484)? display: none; Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. William R. "Bill" Musselman, 88, of Sebring, Florida passed away at his residence on Thursday, April 15, 2021. That was as good as going to the playoffs. I don't know why. NBA Coach Musselman Dies. Musselman, whose competitive spirit helped boost basketball interest and the drive for a professional team in Minnesota, died early Friday morning, May 5, 2000, from cancer related complications. Following the 1970-71 season, Musselman left Ashland for the University of Minnesota. Jerry was born on January 27, 1937 in Lynch, Kentucky to Frank Musselman and Grace (Monahan) Musselman. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Try again later. (Weaver) Musselman, age 86, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2023 at Homewood at Plum Creek in Hanover. There, he'll drink fruit juice and get the run of the satellite dish in search of NBA games. William Bruce Musselman, Jr. September 5, 1941 to May 15, 2020. Always.". He was a decent high school athlete whose basketball team fared well against a neighboring team led by Bobby Knight. 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. He will remove his running shorts and Minnesota Timberwolves T-shirt. "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. Lukewarm. "I love it down here," Musselman says. He works out at the racquet club. 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 . Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? She gets out of thecar and tries to tell Musselman he can't get out, which is something one never does to Musselman. said. Blasts the horn. All Rights Reserved. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Harry Musselman to pay them a last tribute. Sidney Lowe, an assistant coach of the Timberwolves who played on three of Musselman's C.B.A. Undated Times Union file photo -- From left, Bill Musselman, Herb Brown and Phil Jackson in Albany, NY. Try again later. He held 14 head coaching jobs over 35 years and had been an 40 years ago, Eric Musselman's father coached the Reno Bighorns; today, the Wolf Pack is playing in a way that would make Eric's father proud. Lowe recalled times on the road with the CBA's Tampa Bay Vanover transferred that season to Fayetteville after a freshman season with the California Golden Bears.. Following his success in the CBA, on August 23, 1988, Musselman was hired as the head coach of the expansion Minnesota Timberwolves. William Clifford Musselman was born Aug. 13, 1940, in Wooster, Ohio. "Keep the Ball Rolling" played as part of an invigorating Gopher basketball pregame warmup that new coach Bill . This browser does not support getting your location. He marvels over "A Few Good Men." Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. He retired from the Times Union in December 2020 after 35 years. Privacy Policy and They'd rather go set up a business down the block where there's no competition. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory can be made to the charity of your choice. Musselman cruises down Midnight Pass Road and makes a series of quick turns. He will On Tuesday night, when the Trail Blazers won the series, their players and coaches signed the game ball as a gift to him. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. The attack on Witte came near the end of the Gophers-Buckeyes game. Pass the ball, pass the ball, cut down the shots for the other team." There was a problem getting your location. A September 1, 1985, article in The New York Times described Musselman's Gophers as "an extremely physical basketball team." violations and a 1972 brawl that sent three Ohio State players to a hospital. "Who's this?" and had a record of 233-84 as a college coach at Ashland, Minnesota Musselman is survived by his wife, Julie; and three children, Eric, Nicole and Max. May 6, 2000 12 AM PT. Sunny. because you have to live with defeat. Racquetball as well. "He knows life isn`t always fair," Eric Musselman said. August 21, 2022 Continental Basketball Association, American Basketball Association stroke Oct. 28 and had been hospitalized off and on since. At Wittenberg University, Musselman, 5 feet 10 inches and 175 pounds, lettered in basketball, football and baseball. That's one thing that Musselman always gave us: a chance to win. Grief Support. 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. Musselman doesn`t have to worry about money right now. Pound sign (#) denotes interim head coach. January 7, 2023 Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. The answer came quickly. Bill graduated from Hartford City High School in 1945. Musselman, who had served as head coach during the game after Mike Dunleavy was ejected, collapsed after leaving the arena. He visits other friends, like Roger Rogos, a former high school basketball coach and now a regional manager for IDS. 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. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. 0 cemeteries found in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, USA. For now he's just a fan, albeit a reluctant one. He taught me the ropes, how to play with toughness. 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.' family. "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. IN THE CARE OF. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. 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. Everyone tonight was a star in their role.. "Financially, I`m not struggling," he says. } William Harry "Bill" Musselman January 23, 1937 - August 21, 2022 William Harry "Bill" Musselman, of Salem, passed from this life to greater glory on Sunday afternoon . Among those honored was the Musselman family, which has produced an array of gifted athletes over the generations. 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. They worried more about the next payroll than they did about the next practice. "He misses coaching," she says. In 1964, after one season of coaching high school basketball, Musselman was hired to assist with the football and basketball teams at Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio. But he still has people calling him from the NBA, people asking him for advice.". 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. York Dispatch - Fri, 17 Jul 2020 . There were no excuses with him -- you had to play hard every night.". 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 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. During one game, Musselman played his starters the entire 48 minutes, according to The New York Times. 12 Tennessee to a 75-57 victory over Arkansas on Tuesday night. Eric Musselman, 27, is coaching in the CBA with the Rapid City Thrillers, one of his father's old teams. coach in University of Minnesota history (69-32) during four He was a creature of habit. 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. . He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and . "I get to hang out with other pro athletes and talk sports. Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday, Central Baptist Church, 2015 Pennington Road, Ewing. stay at the University of Minnesota in the 1970s and became the He pulls up to one owned by Carlton Fisk, the catcher for the Chicago White Sox. Musselman has nibbled but he won`t bite. It was originally published on Feb. 7, 1993.) "Terp" Musselman. Musselman had wanted to sit behind the Blazers' bench for the games in Minneapolis, but his doctors wouldn't let him leave the hospital. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). said Sidney Lowe, an assistant Timberwolves coach who played three A telephone rings. Bruce was born in Cleveland, Ohio where he lived . 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. ", NBA coach Flip Saunders was quoted in the St. Paul Pioneer Press the day after Musselman died. At . Butte's Mason Christian won his second AA state wrestling title and is a prime example of hard work paying off. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. 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. Death: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current. ", During Musselman's illness, Whitsitt said, he "never uttered a word of self-pity, never said 'why me' or 'it's not fair.' Died: April 11, 2013 (aged 80) Born: June 3, 1932 . Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application. Standard text messaging rates apply. In August 1965, Ashland's head basketball coach left for another coaching position. This is beautiful downhere. 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.' You need a Find a Grave account to continue. He'll tell you he should be coaching in the NBA. Tampa Bay repeated as CBA champions the following season going 46-19 and defeating the LaCrosse (Wisc.) "Hell, I know everybody down here.". The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. He died Nov. 11, 2021. I like not having the pressure of being a head coach, he For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. record was 78-180. Dogs and cats beware. William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. champion teams, said he liked the coach. He became coach of the Timberwolves in 1989 and coached them two seasons. "All my life all I wanted was to coach basketball and live in a warm climate. They were the first father and son to hold the title of NBA head coach. And this (a day in the low 70s with no clouds) isn't even a nice day.". Your Scrapbook is currently empty. 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. Ben Roberts. . 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.". } "He has a fire for coaching basketball, a fire for watching basketball, a fire for thinking basketball. (74 years old). "Maybe I'll buy them.". Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. You dont win championships without every dude buying into their role. 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. 2000 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. She later married William "Bill" Musselman on May 17, 1958. 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. In 1972, Minnesota and Ohio State brawled on the court, with three players going to the hospital. The Cavs went 2-21 under Musselman, who finished the season as head coach, his second stint at the helm. first coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, died Friday at 59. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. adjoining hotel room and scare players with ghostly noises. Bill Musselman won't say if he'll move to Rapid City. 'If I can't win a game fairly, then I'd rather lose. Tim Wilkin is a freelance sports writer who covers horse racing. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. image/svg+xml . moving to Edmonton Alberta in 1981. Bill was born in Sper, Illinois on Jan. 8, 1933, to David and Cordelia (Sparh) Musselman. He was born on January 9, 1926 in Salem, Va., Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. He was 59. To keephimself from thinking about the NBA, Musselman re-channels his energy. View All View By Location. "I think Bill misses coaching every day and every night," Oliver said. In his two seasons in Minnesota, Musselman's 'Wolves were 51-113. 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. }. "I do miss NBA coaching," Musselman says, "but I don't miss the coaching challenge.". Musselman said last month he had bone marrow cancer. Albany's roster featured Tony Campbell, Michael Brooks, Sidney Lowe, Michael Ray Richardson, Scott Roth, Reid Gettys, Tod Murphy, Eric Fernsten, Derrick Rowland, Scott Brooks, and Lowes Moore. William Clifford "Bill" Musselman Birth 13 Aug 1940. "I know what everyone in the league is doing," Musselman says. left. the hospital. Musselman took over for player-coach Mack Calvin, who had gone 0-6 since taking over for Al Bianchi. Big Ten title that year despite the suspension of two players for "He's not home.". When the sun goes down in Sarasota, Musselman is limited as to what he can do. 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. 3 in the country in March 1973. Terms of Service apply. 1,071 Views. game. They have come from the CBA (the Fort Wayne Fury wanted him bad before they took Rick Barry) and they have come from overseas. 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. 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 Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. "You've heard about Richie, right?" I know the teams better than theteams know them.". He motivated me. Beached Bill Musselman adjusts to life without basketball. There was an incident during the 1971-72 season when Taylor and Behagen assaulted Ohio State center Luke Witte. Bill lived in London, Smith Falls and Ottawa, Ontario before. 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. He goes out to dinner almost every night. Try again. His career record in the pros was 603-426, and he won four consecutive CBA championships. "Look at this house. 859-429-2848. It was difficult for them to concentrate on basketball.". Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. January 23, 1937 - When he graduated in 1958, he was the school's second all-time leading scorer. There is no photo or video of William Harry Musselman.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. With a roster "full of vagabonds, long shots and characters," according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Musselman's Wolves posted a 22-60 record in 1989-90, their first season, and 29-53 the following season. He also coached the Cleveland Cavaliers for two seasons Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Bill lived in London, Smith Falls and Ottawa, Ontario beforemoving to Edmonton Alberta in 1981. display: block; ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) Bill Musselman, who spent a turbulent There is a problem with your email/password. His career record in the pros assis tant with the Portland Trail Blazers since 1997. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Bob was born December 14, 1930 in Kalamazoo, Michigan a son of Henry and Phyllis (Davis) Musselman. "But don't worry about me," he says. was 603-426, and he won four consecutive CBA championships. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. That makes Musselman smile. Just 19 games into the season, sporting a 6-13 record, Musselman was fired. 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. Write your message of sympathy today. Last month he received a diagnosis of multiple myeloma, cancer of the bone marrow. View William H. "Bill" Musselman's obituary, send flowers and find service dates or sign the guestbook. Mainly sunny. WILLIAM MUSSELMAN OBITUARY. You have permission to edit this article. Musselman was fired on April 22, 1991, a day after the 199091 season ended. word of self-pity, never said 'why me' or 'it's not fair.' All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. He also coached professionals in the American Basketball Association, the Western Basketball Association and the C.B.A. Service map data OpenStreetMap contributors. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel has been assisting the family. "He`s not home," Musselman grouses, and he's off again. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Applemen run away from Patriots. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Musselman said last month he had bone marrow cancer. Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riverside. After Musselman left to coach in the ABA, the NCAA placed the Gophers on probation after discovering more than 100 rule violations.[5]. I'd use the same damn speech to motivate a basketball team.". His videotape collection is filled with NBA games. Learn more about merges. He even has a sculptured glass sea gull in blue resting on one of his glass tables. ROBERT MUSSELMAN OBITUARY. The Squires went 15-68 on the season and disbanded on May 10, 1976. [3], His tenure at Minnesota was tainted. He was predeceased by : his wife Norma Jean Jackson Musselman; and his parents, Harry Musselman and Kathleen Musselman. Trending News Okerlund answers and hands the receiver to Musselman. This Week - 40 Total. 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. Who have you beaten? A week after the ABA's San Diego franchise folded on November 11, 1975, Musselman was hired to coach the league's Virginia Squires. While he does this, Ebner, 28,talks about the life Musselman doesn't have anymore. 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. View on map. His doctors said he also had amyloidosis, which causes the liver to produce an abnormal protein that attacks body organs. "I`ll tell you what, though," Musselman says, "The best movie I`ve seen lately was with (Al) Pacino. Musselman resigned on October 21, 1982, just a few days before the start of the 1982-83 NBA season. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Until then, though, he says he's content to live the good life in Florida, a place he has called home since the 1970s. The 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. Kalamazoo Gazette obituaries and Death Notices for Kalamazoo Michigan area . SARASOTA, Fla. Bill Musselman navigates his black 1988 BMW 325i through the turns of the Sarasota Surf & Racquet Club. area of Windsor Ontario. 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. That was the most recent stop in a tumultuous, and sometimes brilliant, career. End of discussion. If I was living in Ohio and not coaching, I'd go crazy. 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. 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. Oops, we were unable to send the email.

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