Musselman had the highest winning percentage of any basketball Blasts the horn. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riverside area of Windsor Ontario. His old coach at Ohio State, Fred Taylor, hated then-Gophers coach Bill Musselman. Ted Stepien, then owner of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers, hired Musselman for his first NBA head coaching job in 1980. Biography: William H. "Bill" Musselman, 58 of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday February 21, 2016 at Kindred Hospital in Mansfield. Send Flowers. His career record in the pros Okerlund answers and hands the receiver to Musselman. 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. sidelines, intense, up and down the floor, up and down the bench, The Associated Press contributed to this report. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Bill Musselman. An ad blocker has likely prevented this video . Musselman has three children: two sons and a daughter. In two seasons, he led the Jaguars to the 1997 NCAA tournament after turning the program around from a 9-18 record. Try again later. William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving. Who have you beaten? 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. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Harry Musselman to pay them a last tribute. Musselman had wanted to sit behind the Blazers' bench for the games in Minneapolis, but his doctors wouldn't let him leave the hospital. SARASOTA, Fla. Bill Musselman navigates his black 1988 BMW 325i through the turns of the Sarasota Surf & Racquet Club. spokesman said. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Lowe recalled times on the road with the CBA's Tampa Bay "Now I think he is beyond being frustrated not being in the NBA. It was originally published on Feb. 7, 1993.) stay at the University of Minnesota in the 1970s and became the Please subscribe to keep reading. He had a loving and dedicated mother named Bertha (Combs) Miller who later married James Miller. Hanson resigned after one season and was replaced by Bill Musselman. He was an American basketball coach in the NCAA, the ABA, the WBA, the CBA and the NBA. He also coached professionals in the American Basketball Association, the Western Basketball Association and the C.B.A. Make sure that the file is a photo. He also coached the Cleveland Cavaliers for two seasons The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. (85 years old). He is survived by his wife, Julie; their son, Max; and a son, Eric, and a daughter, Nicole, from a previous marriage. ", NBA coach Flip Saunders was quoted in the St. Paul Pioneer Press the day after Musselman died. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? BRISTOL - Paul William Musselman, age 94, of Bristol, Tenn., passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at his home. "Terp" Musselman, 78, a resident of Bexley, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus . "Honest to God, I'm enjoying myself.". Try again later. 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. Anyone can read what you share. His career record in the pros was 603-426, and he won four consecutive CBA championships. William Clifford Musselman was born Aug. 13, 1940, in Wooster, Ohio. He runs this beach every day. 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. game. Musselman returns, proudly showing off a stack of scouting reports he has made on virtually every NBA team. An elderly gentleman walking along the road gives a wave to the familiar vehicle as it roars by. Other coaches who played for Musselman include Flip Saunders, Scott Roth, Michael Ray Richardson, and Tod Murphy (Gordon College). For now he's just a fan, albeit a reluctant one. To use this feature, use a newer browser. He even has a sculptured glass sea gull in blue resting on one of his glass tables. Women and children stay away when this guy drives. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. left. Weve updated the security on the site. November 12, 2014. Oops, something didn't work. He was the owner of Musselman Building and Construction Company and also was the founding owner of Musselman's Warehouse complex, all in . Service map data OpenStreetMap contributors. You have permission to edit this article. Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Bill Musselman won't say if he'll move to Rapid City. He runs the beach. said. 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. 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. "I'm not rich but I'm comfortable.". Down another street and he`s passing more stylish condos. Bruce was born in Cleveland, Ohio where he lived . 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. They made a mistake getting rid of Bill.". Black halogen floor lamps. Musselman took two years away from coaching to work in real estate before returning in 1978-79 to coach the Reno Bighorns of the Western Basketball Association. 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. There, over the next three seasons, Musselman would build one of the winningest franchises in sports history. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. William "Bill" G. Musselman, born September 13, 1927, in Tangier, OK, to parents Bertrum "Bert" and Mary Alice "Mae" Musselman. In Musselman's first season of coaching, the KSUHS Statesmen finished 14-5 and earned a share of the conference title.[2]. . 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. Dogs and cats beware. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. moving to Edmonton Alberta in 1981. [3], His tenure at Minnesota was tainted. "I think that he played this out on his own terms - the way he wanted to go," Dunleary said. Musselman barks into the phone. Bill Musselman cut an impressive figure on the sidelines of the old Centennial . 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 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. Write your message of sympathy today. Hanson played for the Gophers in the 1950s and was subsequently an assistant coach with . 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. Houghton. "There is one scene in there where Pacino is outstanding. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. High around 65F. Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Following the 1970-71 season, Musselman left Ashland for the University of Minnesota. He'll tell you he should be coaching in the NBA. Musselman suffered a stroke last October. He works out at the racquet club. first coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, died Friday at 59. 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. "He`s not home," Musselman grouses, and he's off again. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Today. Sen. Doug Mastriano eyes bill to defend Gettysburg's monuments. York Dispatch - Fri, 17 Jul 2020 . "I'm not bragging," Musselman says, "I know I can flat-out coach. He has always been a man who just can`t sit still. The young Musselman played basketball, football, and baseball at Wooster High School in Wooster, Ohio. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Eric Musselman is an assistant coach with the View William H. "Bill" Musselman's obituary, send flowers and find service dates or sign the guestbook. 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. The cause of death was heart and kidney failure, a Mayo Clinic There, he'll drink fruit juice and get the run of the satellite dish in search of NBA games. He held 14 head coaching jobs over 35 yers and had been an assistant with the Portland Trail Blazers since 1997. 859-429-2848. The "three-peat" followed in 1986-87 in Rapid City, South Dakota, where the team had moved at the conclusion of the regular season. "I like not having the pressure of being a head coach," he said. He was predeceased by : his brother Robert Musselman. Musselman would never make that sacrifice. I'd use the same damn speech to motivate a basketball team.". "I`ve seen everything, I love movies," Musselman says. And, of course, he cruises the streets of his home city. Would you like to offer William Arnold Musselmans loved ones a condolence message? Musselman said last month he had bone marrow cancer. word of self-pity, never said 'why me' or 'it's not fair.' Wikipedia. Finally, he gives the gas another spurt and the car is back on course. "He misses coaching," she says. 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. Lotz Funeral Home - Salem 1330 E Main St, Salem, VA 24153. May 6, 2000 12 AM PT. ''You have to be a Bill Musselman player to play for him,'' Lowe once said. He was born on January 9, 1926 in Salem, Va., 12 Tennessee to a 75-57 victory over Arkansas on Tuesday night. William Arnold Musselman Obituary. Once, he was asked the most irrational thing he had ever done. Lowe recalled times on the road with the CBA's Tampa Bay Thrillers and Albany Patroons when Musselman would sneak into an adjoining hotel room and scare players with ghostly noises. because you have to live with defeat. The grass is wet and muddy; Musselman doesn't care. Until then, though, he says he's content to live the good life in Florida, a place he has called home since the 1970s. He dabbles in the stock market and says he`s doing OK with that. display: none; Last month he received a diagnosis of multiple myeloma, cancer of the bone marrow. He slept three to five hours a night because he would not spare more time from work. 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 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. 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. Oops, we were unable to send the email. 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. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Eric is an assistant coach for the Orlando Magic of the N.B.A. Born March 9, 1928 in Abington, William was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean War. Died: April 11, 2013 (aged 80) Born: June 3, 1932 . seat, was a basket ball vagabond, coaching at all levels of the https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179225484/william-clifford-musselman. Camillus B. There is a problem with your email/password. William Clifford "Bill" Musselman Birth 13 Aug 1940. Led by Randy Ayers and Gus Bailey, Reno lost to Herb Brown's Tucson Gunners, four games to three, in the 1979 championship. Bill Musselman, who had a turbulent stay at the University . In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory can be madeto the charity of your choice. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. He has always been a fan of the CBA but he doesn`t need to coach there again. Tonight. ", During Musselman's illness, Whitsitt said, he "never uttered a word of self-pity, never said 'why me' or 'it's not fair.' As he recalled it, he told his players: ''You guys haven't beaten anybody. Eileen Marie (Smith) Martin, age 88, of Johnston, IA formerly of Sac City, IA, died June 22, 2013, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, IA. At . You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, USA. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. He retired from the Times Union in December 2020 after 35 years. View on map. For four years he kept a VCR at the foot of his bed so he could watch game film until he drifted off to sleep. Then another trip, this time to a baseball field behind a Catholic church where another friend is conducting a clinic. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Everyone tonight was a star in their role.. three players going to the hospital. Thrillers and Albany Patroons when Musselman would sneak into an Year should not be greater than current year. Sidney Lowe, an assistant coach of the Timberwolves who played on three of Musselman's C.B.A. Bill Musselman talks with another man whose back is to camera. 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. She was a loving and devoted wife to Bill, and mother to, Kim, Todd, Scott, Mark and Jeff. William "Bill" G. Musselman, born September 13, 1927, in Tangier, OK, to parents Bertrum "Bert" and Mary Alice "Mae" Musselman. "Wait til you meet Mean Gene," he says. Musselman was named in nearly half of the violations. Burial: private for the family. "If I wasn't coaching and I was living in Albany, I'd go crazy. Blazers president Bob Whitsitt said Musselman was always He marvels over "A Few Good Men." To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. 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. 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. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Musselman was the second of five children. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Stewart had a career day with 36 points and 10 rebounds as the Bulldogs surprised the Bruins in a loser-out morning game. Please try again later. "I know what everyone in the league is doing," Musselman says. He received a bachelor's degree from Wittenberg and a master's in education from Kent State. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of William Musselman (179225484)? Musselman had a lower profile when he left South Alabama after The youngest of eight children, Jerry always worked any odd jobs as a youngster as his desire to help his . He has previously specialized in UK basketball recruiting . 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 No knock, of course. 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. "I know more than the people in the league know. A few miles later he's pulling into the driveway of the huge home of Jeff Torborg, manager of the New York Mets. assis tant with the Portland Trail Blazers since 1997. L.A. Times Archives. Musselman, who had served as head coach during the game after Mike Dunleavy was ejected, collapsed after leaving the arena. Musselman just laughs and laughs and laughs as he heads back home. Grief Support. 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. Orlando Magic. He'll have none of that. "Keep the Ball Rolling" played as part of an invigorating Gopher basketball pregame warmup that new coach Bill . A Mayo Clinic spokesman said the cause of death was heart and kidney failure related to liver disease. Try again. If he doesn't win an Academy Award, it's ridiculous. 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 . and had a record of 233-84 as a college coach at Ashland, Minnesota One regret, he said, was not spending more time with his family.
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