I don't know why. One of my best friends.". William Clifford Musselman was born Aug. 13, 1940, in Wooster, Ohio. "All my life all I wanted was to coach basketball and live in a warm climate. He died Nov. 11, 2021. This browser does not support getting your location. moving to Edmonton Alberta in 1981. Julie Ebner, Musselman's girlfriend the last two years, tries to convince him there's a problem. I think a lot of people probably see Bill as that guy on the I think that he played this out on his own terms, the way he 3 brothers, Richard (Marguerite) Musselman of Hopkins, MI, William (Joanne) Musselman of Kalamazoo, and John (Mary Lyn) Musselman . HOLLIDAYSBURG AREA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SECOND MARKING PERIOD 12TH GRADE Colin D. Agnew, Madison E. Alexy, Eric M. Arbogast, Jack C. Bailey, Calyn G. Bainey . He received a bachelor's degree from Wittenberg and a master's in education from Kent State. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. 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. Winds light and variable. Failed to remove flower. Weve updated the security on the site. Ted Stepien, then owner of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers, hired Musselman for his first NBA head coaching job in 1980. The answer came quickly. He moves the BMW as though on asphalt. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. three players going to the hospital. NORTH MANCHESTER, IN - William "Bill" H. Musselman, 86, passed away at 5 a.m. Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Peabody Retirement Center in North Manchester. MUSSELMAN, William BarryOf Ewing Township. Dunleavy's assistants. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Write your message of sympathy today. Please enter your email and password to sign in. He had a loving and dedicated mother named Bertha (Combs) Miller who later married James Miller. Baeuerle, Virginia L . "You've heard about Richie, right?" In two seasons, he led the Jaguars to the 1997 NCAA tournament after turning the program around from a 9-18 record. 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. November 12, 2014. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel has been assisting the family. Standard text messaging rates apply. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Naturally, he gets stuck. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. In Musselman's first season of coaching, the KSUHS Statesmen finished 14-5 and earned a share of the conference title.[2]. In the team's 2000-01 media guide, which was dedicated to Musselman, he was described as "a keen strategist and an inspiring motivator.". Musselman's roster included Rodney Monroe, Ronnie Grandison, Clinton Wheeler, Dave Jamerson, Brook Steppe, Tod Murphy, and Ralph McPherson. Low 41F. Eric Musselman is an assistant coach with the Orlando Magic. He died on May 5, 2000, at 2:45a.m., at the age of 59, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. He keeps a scrapbook full of newspaper clippings from around the country. 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. . Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. His father, Clifford Musselman, was an auto mechanic and band promoter. Musselman was the second of five children. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? "I can take it (not being in the NBA) because I'm here," Musselman says, heading for more friends' houses. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Musselman suffered a stroke last October. Learn more about managing a memorial . While at the University of Minnesota, Musselman posted a slogan Musselman said last month he had bone marrow cancer. POWERED BY. Try again later. "Who's this?" 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. Born March 9, 1928 in Abington, William was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean War. 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. He was derisively called "Musclehead" by WWWE sports radio host Pete Franklin who was a vociferous critic of how Stepien was operating the Cavaliers.[6]. He continued to kick and pound his fists on the closed locker room door, raging for another 10 minutes. End of discussion. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. 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. Minnesota began the season ranked fourth in the nation and ranked as high as No. The team only lasted for 11 games of the 1975-76 season before folding with a 3-8 record. Finally, he gives the gas another spurt and the car is back on course. Kenneth William (Bill) Myers born March 11, 1941 in Berkeley County was the son of Kenneth and Sarah Miller Myers. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. was 603-426, and he won four consecutive CBA championships. They worried more about the next payroll than they did about the next practice. 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. ", NBA coach Flip Saunders was quoted in the St. Paul Pioneer Press the day after Musselman died. And, of course, he cruises the streets of his home city. William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving. He had owned and operated Musselman & Son Excavating . Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. "I love it down here," Musselman says. 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. Eric Musselman, 27, is coaching in the CBA with the Rapid City Thrillers, one of his father's old teams. He also coached the Cleveland Cavaliers for two seasons The . During the 1973-74 campaign, without Brewer, Behagen, or Turner, the Gophers dropped to 12-12 under Musselman. cemeteries found in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. William Arnold Musselman Obituary. He was the 12th of 13 siblings (3 passed away at birth). On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. It was originally published on Feb. 7, 1993.) This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed What does he really feel about not being in the NBA? Bill was born May 8, 1957 in Bucyrus to the late Floyd and Catherine (Spears) Musselman. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179225484/william-clifford-musselman. He motivated me. Drag images here or select from your computer for William Clifford Bill Musselman memorial. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). 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. seasons from 1971-1975. Bexley - Camillus B. William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Bill Musselman won't say if he'll move to Rapid City. The cause of death was heart and kidney failure, a Mayo Clinic The Gulf Gate Mall gets a lot of Musselman`s business; he and Julie have seen darn near every movie. If he doesn't win an Academy Award, it's ridiculous. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. There is a problem with your email/password. game. 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. Musselman had a lower profile when he left South Alabama after William "Bill" G. Musselman, born September 13, 1927, in Tangier, OK, to parents Bertrum "Bert" and Mary Alice "Mae" Musselman. Pass the ball, pass the ball, cut down the shots for the other team." He was known for his trademark intensity, once being quoted as saying, "Defeat is worse than death because you have to live with defeat."[1]. He was predeceased by : his brother Robert Musselman. The youngest of eight children, Jerry always worked any odd jobs as a youngster as his desire to help his . 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. "Mean Gene!" Musselman doesn`t have to worry about money right now. Lowe recalled times on the road with the CBA's Tampa Bay Resend Activation Email. 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. A few miles later he's pulling into the driveway of the huge home of Jeff Torborg, manager of the New York Mets. "I do miss NBA coaching," Musselman says, "but I don't miss the coaching challenge.". 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. He's poured about $80,000 into it over the last year. Musselman had been a head coach in four pro leagues the NBA, Musselman, his jaw clenched, his eyes wild, keeps pumping the gas, his back wheels spitting out grass and mud. He received payment for the final year of his Minnesota contract, worth an estimated $350,000. He'll chart plays, offer his opinion on who can play and who can't. During one game, Musselman played his starters the entire 48 minutes, according to The New York Times. 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. They have come from the CBA (the Fort Wayne Fury wanted him bad before they took Rick Barry) and they have come from overseas. He'll have none of that. William Clifford Musselman was born Aug. 13, 1940, in Wooster, Ohio. GREAT NEWS! He goes out to dinner almost every night. Musselman suffered a stroke on October 30, 1999, following Portland's preseason game against the Phoenix Suns. This marked the first time in his professional coaching career that he served as an assistant. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. the games in Minneapolis, but his doctors wouldn't let him leave "He has a fire for coaching basketball, a fire for watching basketball, a fire for thinking basketball. "Financially, I`m not struggling," he says. All Rights Reserved. Continental Basketball Association, American Basketball Association Calling hours . Musselman was named in nearly half of the violations. Try again later. Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application. That's one thing that Musselman always gave us: a chance to win. Musselman was named in nearly half of the violations. Hanson played for the Gophers in the 1950s and was subsequently an assistant coach with . Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. 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. Bill Musselman cut an impressive figure on the sidelines of the old Centennial . Okerlund answers and hands the receiver to Musselman. ''. 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. Musselman`s car finally rests at the condo of another buddy, "Mean" Gene Okerlund, the announcer for the World Wrestling Federation. Bill Musselman, who had a turbulent stay at the University . BRISTOL - Paul William Musselman, age 94, of Bristol, Tenn., passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at his home. He lifts weights. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google James became Bill's father and was a big part of his life growing up. 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. When told no, Musselman nearly slams on the brakes. He is survived by his wife, Julie; their son, Max; and a son, Eric, and a daughter, Nicole, from a previous marriage. This account has been disabled. The scary thing is that it`s accurate.". He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riverside. first coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, died Friday at 59. They'd rather go set up a business down the block where there's no competition. The Maroons lost just twice over the past two seasons combined. 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. No knock, of course. Bill was born May 8, 1957 in Bucyrus to the late Floyd and Catherine (Spears) Musselman. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. 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. "I'm not rich but I'm comfortable.". Musselman has three children: two sons and a daughter. 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. with symptoms similar to bone marrow cancer. The Manhattan Christian boys and Twin Bridges girls each punched their tickets to the state tournament with Western C titles. William Musselman William L. Musselman Jr. of Troy Pa., formerly of Warrington, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012. Bill was an engineer and businessman, making it possible for him and DeDe to live in multiple cities until settling in Denver in 1965. the hospital. Failed to report flower. Then another trip, this time to a baseball field behind a Catholic church where another friend is conducting a clinic. "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. The league folded soon after. Musselman's 1997 South Alabama team went 23-7 and nearly upset eventual champion Arizona in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory can be made to the charity of your choice. OBITUARY William Gilbert Musselman September 13, 1927 - September 18, 2019. Obituaries. stay at the University of Minnesota in the 1970s and became the Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. April 23, 1948 - The Kansas Division of Budget estimates that the yearly loss of state aid to school districts would be approximately $152 million. Musselman looked like it was in midseason form for track. Try again later. He has always been a fan of the CBA but he doesn`t need to coach there again. An ad blocker has likely prevented this video . SARASOTA, Fla. Bill Musselman navigates his black 1988 BMW 325i through the turns of the Sarasota Surf & Racquet Club. (85 years old). "There is absolutely no doubt that the one thing in the world he should be doing is coaching.". 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 Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Harry Musselman to pay them a last tribute. adjoining hotel room and scare players with ghostly noises. He will L.A. Times Archives. He will remove his running shorts and Minnesota Timberwolves T-shirt. Despite the win, the Volunteers (22-8, 11-6 Southeastern Conference . Obituary. 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.' As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. WILLIAM MUSSELMAN OBITUARY. Still, critics claimed he had stirred his players into a frenzy before the game that night and encouraged overly aggressive play. display: none; Bill passed September 18th at 92. I know the teams better than theteams know them.". Sign the Guest Book. in the locker room telling players that defeat was worse than death ", "In his own mind, my dad knows he can coach in the NBA," said Eric Musselman, who considers his father his best friend. That`s what happens when you have a football guy running a basketball team. Controversial, Fiery Musselman Dead at 59. Bill lived in London, Smith Falls and Ottawa, Ontario before moving to Edmonton Alberta in 1981. He plays the stock market. 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. the rest of the season. seat, was a basket ball vagabond, coaching at all levels of the The Mayo Clinic said he had primary systemic amyloidosis, a rare disease with symptoms similar to bone marrow cancer. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. He thought "A River Runs Through It" was a good show. Bill lived in London, Smith Falls and Ottawa, Ontario before. Hard to imagine this is the same guy who had only a table, chair and bed in his apartment when he coached in Albany. Musselman once explained his intensity this way: ''I love competition. He was the 12th of 13 siblings (3 passed away at . ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) Bill Musselman, who spent a turbulent Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Privacy Policy and Nevada men's basketball coach Eric Musselman high-fives students in the "Muss Buss" section of Lawlor. ", In Charley Walters' December 23, 2012, column in the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Scott Brooks is quoted as saying, "One of the things I've taken from [Bill Musselman] is doing it every day, being consistent and never changing -- always stick with what you do. 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. "He had a very humorous side to him that I think a lot of people didn't see," Lowe said. His career record in the pros was 603-426, and he won four consecutive CBA championships. but I don't know if a lot of people saw the other side of Bill, Musselman, fiery, intense and always jumping from his sideline The state treasurer's office (not the Kansas State Department of Education) would administer the program, but . There, he'll drink fruit juice and get the run of the satellite dish in search of NBA games. '", In the newspaper articles and columns following his death, Musselman was described as "volatile," "colorful," "intense," and "fiery." "Wait til you meet Mean Gene," he says. Down another street and he`s passing more stylish condos. He`ll critique every critical move a coach makes. He was born on January 9, 1926 in Salem, Va., On Tuesday night, when the Trail Blazers won the series, their players and coaches signed the game ball as a gift to him. To use this feature, use a newer browser. You dont win championships without every dude buying into their role.