Then another trip, this time to a baseball field behind a Catholic church where another friend is conducting a clinic. Tomorrow. "There is one scene in there where Pacino is outstanding. adjoining hotel room and scare players with ghostly noises. area of Windsor Ontario. Musselman said last month he had bone marrow cancer. Try again later. As he recalled it, he told his players: ''You guys haven't beaten anybody. It was difficult for them to concentrate on basketball.". If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Being in Florida makes him more at ease, I think.". Bill Musselman talks with another man whose back is to camera. Once, when his Albany Patroons of the Continental Basketball Association lost a game, he screamed in the locker room. You can cancel at any time. Musselman asks, back behind the wheel. Bill Musselman. You have permission to edit this article. 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. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. 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. See the article in its original context from. Hanson resigned after one season and was replaced by Bill Musselman. 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). All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Musselman looked like it was in midseason form for track. The team only lasted for 11 games of the 1975-76 season before folding with a 3-8 record. Musselman has nibbled but he won`t bite. Obituaries I t`s getting late in the afternoon and Musselman is in the car again, returning from lunch. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory can be madeto the charity of your choice. ", "In his own mind, my dad knows he can coach in the NBA," said Eric Musselman, who considers his father his best friend. 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. He walks out the front door, takes a hard right, and gazes out at the Gulf of Mexico. IN THE CARE OF. 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In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Curtis and Randy and nephew Dennis Musselman. 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. "I`ll tell you what, though," Musselman says, "The best movie I`ve seen lately was with (Al) Pacino. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. She gets out of thecar and tries to tell Musselman he can't get out, which is something one never does to Musselman. Racquetball as well. #inline-recirc-item--id-b5cfc642-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d ~ .item:nth-child(5) { 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 has a fire for coaching basketball, a fire for watching basketball, a fire for thinking basketball. The attack on Witte came near the end of the Gophers-Buckeyes game. Bill lived in London, Smith Falls and Ottawa, Ontario before moving to Edmonton Alberta in 1981. Looking for Ron Musselman online? Musselman's 1997 South Alabama team went 23-7 and nearly upset eventual champion Arizona in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. He tells you he might still get a call. William Clifford Musselman was born Aug. 13, 1940, in Wooster, Ohio. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. ", Benagh, Jim. "I can take it (not being in the NBA) because I'm here," Musselman says, heading for more friends' houses. Anyone can read what you share. Jan 11, 2023. Musselman resigned as coach of the Jags on October 7, 1997, to return to the NBA. 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. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Death 5 May 2000 (aged 59) Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA. The Squires went 15-68 on the season and disbanded on May 10, 1976. Musselman died at the clin ic's St. Marys A few miles later he's pulling into the driveway of the huge home of Jeff Torborg, manager of the New York Mets. The Gophers went on to win the On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. "I know what everyone in the league is doing," Musselman says. Dogs and cats beware. However, his teams incurred more than 100 The Kansas Division of Budget estimates that the yearly loss of state aid to school districts would be approximately $152 million. 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. His N.B.A. Musselman resigned on October 21, 1982, just a few days before the start of the 1982-83 NBA season. 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. Muss to most of us. "Wait til you meet Mean Gene," he says. August 21, 2022 215 N Walnut St., A team in France reportedly offered Musselman $400,000 plus an apartment and car to coach. record was 78-180. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Add to your scrapbook. moving to Edmonton Alberta in 1981. After Musselman left to coach in the ABA, the NCAA placed the Gophers on probation after discovering more than 100 rule violations.[5]. 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. Tim Wilkin is a freelance sports writer who covers horse racing. stroke Oct. 28 and had been hospitalized off and on since. Musselman is survived by his wife, Julie; and three children, Eric, Nicole and Max. Down another street and he`s passing more stylish condos. Please try again later. Blasts the horn. He runs the beach. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. January 23, 1937 - focused, whether it was basketball, his children, his wife, or a He was predeceased by his parents and elder brother Robert Musselman. He thought "A River Runs Through It" was a good show. 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. Clear skies. assis tant with the Portland Trail Blazers since 1997. OH 44820. "Minnesota Five's Loss Becomes N.I.T. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. "Terp" Musselman, 78, a resident of Bexley, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus . Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. The Mayo Clinic said he had primary systemic amyloidosis, a rare disease with symptoms similar to bone marrow cancer. 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. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. This browser does not support getting your location. "But don't worry about me," he says. 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. 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. 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. Ben Roberts. Musselman waves back. area of Windsor Ontario. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. As received from the Jacobson Funeral Home: Jane Delervo Clement, passed away on February 21, . Not all of Musselman's players enjoyed him. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of Sandy A. Musselman and Pamela M . William Arnold Musselman Obituary. Lukewarm. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. He became coach of the Timberwolves in 1989 and coached them two seasons. There is a problem with your email/password. In the team's 2000-01 media guide, which was dedicated to Musselman, he was described as "a keen strategist and an inspiring motivator.". He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riverside. An ad blocker has likely prevented this video . Funeral arrangement under the care ofLotz Funeral Home. 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.". }. The youngest of eight children, Jerry always worked any odd jobs as a youngster as his desire to help his . Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Bexley - Camillus B. View Funeral Home Directory. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. (Steve Twardzik/Albany Patroons), (This is one of Tim Wilkin's favorite stories see the rest. Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. I'd use the same damn speech to motivate a basketball team.". 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. the rest of the season. Musselman's roster included Rodney Monroe, Ronnie Grandison, Clinton Wheeler, Dave Jamerson, Brook Steppe, Tod Murphy, and Ralph McPherson. ", "Yeah, that's it," he says. Following the 1970-71 season, Musselman left Ashland for the University of Minnesota. based on information from your browser. The grass is wet and muddy; Musselman doesn't care. Born March 9, 1928 in Abington, William was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean War. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. SARASOTA, Fla. Bill Musselman navigates his black 1988 BMW 325i through the turns of the Sarasota Surf & Racquet Club. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the
Done button to see the photos in the gallery. There were no excuses with him -- you had to play hard every night.". A lot of people don't like competition. His doctors said he also had amyloidosis, which causes the liver to produce an abnormal protein that attacks body organs. He has always been a fan of the CBA but he doesn`t need to coach there again. He had owned and operated Musselman & Son Excavating . Naturally, he gets stuck. He plays the stock market. 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]. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Lowe recalled times on the road with the CBA's Tampa Bay Hard to imagine this is the same guy who had only a table, chair and bed in his apartment when he coached in Albany. The Manhattan Christian boys and Twin Bridges girls each punched their tickets to the state tournament with Western C titles. because you have to live with defeat. High 71F. They were the first father and son to hold the title of NBA head coach. When he graduated in 1958, he was the school's second all-time leading scorer. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Musselman said last month he had bone marrow cancer. He has always been a man who just can`t sit still. Applemen run away from Patriots. We have set your language to Musselman once explained his intensity this way: ''I love competition. Before getting fired in April of 1991, Musselman was the head coach of the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves for two years. He is a win-at-all- costs guy. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Musselman was named in nearly half of the violations. One of the reasons he got released was he played to win; ownership wanted him tobring the younger players along. Thanks for your help! Please subscribe to keep reading. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Weve updated the security on the site. He had a stroke Oct. 28 and had been hospitalized off and on since. He was predeceased by : his wife Norma Jean Jackson Musselman; and his parents, Harry Musselman and Kathleen Musselman. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. "He had a very humorous side to him that I think a lot of people didn't see," Lowe said. Musselman is survived by his wife, Julie; and three children, 's Gain,", "Musselman Selected To Coach Timberwolves", "Musselman of Cavaliers Used to Riding Out Storms", "Minnesota Penalized 3 Years by N.C.A.A. Everyone tonight was a star in their role.. 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. This is beautiful downhere. His overall coaching record at Minnesota is 61-32 with a .656 winning percentage. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Olivier Nkamhoua scored 16 points to lead No. 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. He was the 12th of 13 siblings (3 passed away at birth). Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. "I think Bill misses coaching every day and every night," Oliver said. display: block; Musselman was fired on April 22, 1991, a day after the 199091 season ended. I think a lot of people probably see Bill as that guy on the word of self-pity, never said 'why me' or 'it's not fair.' For his efforts, Musselman was honored as CBA Coach of the Year. The cause of death was heart and kidney failure, a Mayo Clinic [3], His tenure at Minnesota was tainted. Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application. Two other Ohio State players were also hospitalized as a result of the brawl. He continued to kick and pound his fists on the closed locker room door, raging for another 10 minutes. Portland eliminated the Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs. 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. The team fared no better after Musselman's firing, finishing the season with a 16-28 record. Failed to remove flower. 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. But he still has people calling him from the NBA, people asking him for advice.". Musselman was named CBA Coach of the Year for the second time following the 1987-88 season. Among the players starring for Musselman's Thriller teams were Sidney Lowe, Clinton Wheeler, Rod Higgins, Freeman Williams, Sam Mitchell, Ed Nealy, Steve Hayes, Brian Martin, Eddie Johnson, Don Collins, Ron Valentine, Perry Moss, Kevin Williams, and Charles Jones. That's one thing that Musselman always gave us: a chance to win. said. 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. Eric Musselman, 27, is coaching in the CBA with the Rapid City Thrillers, one of his father's old teams. Trending News WILLIAM MUSSELMAN OBITUARY. Bill passed September 18th at 92. 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. There is no photo or video of William Arnold Musselman.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Once, he was asked the most irrational thing he had ever done. Pound sign (#) denotes interim head coach. the hospital. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. April 23, 1948 - first coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, died Friday at 59. Kenneth William (Bill) Myers born March 11, 1941 in Berkeley County was the son of Kenneth and Sarah Miller Myers. "He must not have worn a football helmet when he played. During Musselman's time at the University of Minnesota, home attendance increased from 4,000 per game to nearly 18,000 per game, according to The New York Times. End of discussion. Other coaches who played for Musselman include Flip Saunders, Scott Roth, Michael Ray Richardson, and Tod Murphy (Gordon College). DeDe graduated from high school in Akron. 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. Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA. Failed to report flower. 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. That season he led the club to a 28-20 record and the only WBA title game. Stewart had a career day with 36 points and 10 rebounds as the Bulldogs surprised the Bruins in a loser-out morning game. Burial: private for the family. He is survived by his wife and children, brother John (Brenda Taylor) Musselman andsister Lee (Alan) Curtis of Windsor, Ontario as well as beloved nieces and nephewsCarrie, Sean, Reilly, Scott, Dayna, Darren, Angela and Jesse. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riverside area of Windsor Ontario. James became Bill's father and was a big part of his life growing up. Musselman, fiery, intense and always jumping from his sideline "Maybe I'll buy them.". "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. William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving. Houghton. It was originally published on Feb. 7, 1993.). His videotape collection is filled with NBA games. Just about every night he heads down to the Sarasota Brewing Co., a sports bar. (74 years old). "He was very important to the start-up of the franchise.". Nevada men's basketball coach Eric Musselman high-fives students in the "Muss Buss" section of Lawlor. Big Ten title that year despite the suspension of two players for Musselman, his jaw clenched, his eyes wild, keeps pumping the gas, his back wheels spitting out grass and mud. Okerlund answers and hands the receiver to Musselman. William "Bill" G. Musselman, born September 13, 1927, in Tangier, OK, to parents Bertrum "Bert" and Mary Alice "Mae" Musselman. Musselman bellows, barging through the front door. ROCHESTER, Minn. . 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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. The league folded soon after. "Mean Gene!" 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.' This is a carousel with slides. He was predeceased by : his brother Robert Musselman. Then Musselman is asked for perhaps the 100th time to be honest. William R. "Bill" Musselman, 88, of Sebring, Florida passed away at his residence on Thursday, April 15, 2021. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179225484/william-clifford-musselman. Just 19 games into the season, sporting a 6-13 record, Musselman was fired. .component--type-recirculation .item:nth-child(5) { NBA Coach Musselman Dies. He just built it," Musselman says, backing the car out into the street. Plush carpeting, a white leathersofa and matching easy chair. 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 (85 years old). William Clifford "Bill" Musselman Birth 13 Aug 1940. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Musselman barks into the phone. He had a very humorous side to him that I think a lot of
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