Sign the Guest Book. There is no photo or video of William Harry Musselman.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Paul Pioneer Press, Scott Takushi, File), Bill Musselman, Albany Patroons Basketball Coach, New York. Musselman had been a head coach in four pro leagues - the NBA, Continental Basketball Association, American Basketball Association and Western Basketball Association. He died Nov. 11, 2021. in the locker room telling players that defeat was worse than death They'd rather go set up a business down the block where there's no competition. William Bruce Musselman, Jr. September 5, 1941 to May 15, 2020. They worried more about the next payroll than they did about the next practice. .component--type-recirculation .item:nth-child(5) { I think a lot of people probably see Bill as that guy on the Says he plays a mean game of tennis. He also coached professionals in the American Basketball Association, the Western Basketball Association and the C.B.A. January 8, 2023 ", 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. He was the owner of Musselman Building and Construction Company and also was the founding owner of Musselman's Warehouse complex, all in . "Bram Stoker's Dracula"? And, of course, he cruises the streets of his home city. Musselman went 4-22 with the Squires before he was replaced by Jack Ankerson on January 21, 1976. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Comments Off on Obituary: William A. Musselman Explore Life Stories, Offer Condolences & Send Flowers. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel has been assisting the family. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. 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. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Funeral arrangement under the care ofLotz Funeral Home. Try again later. For the last three seasons, he was an assistant coach of the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association. "There is absolutely no doubt that the one thing in the world he should be doing is coaching.". He lifts weights. Standard text messaging rates apply. 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. I want my business where there's three other guys doing the same thing.''. 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. Down another street and he`s passing more stylish condos. seasons. No knock, of course. "I think that he played this out on his own terms - the way he wanted to go," Dunleary said. Randy Allen Musselman, 36, East Freedom, died unexpectedly Thursday at UPMC Altoona after an apparent heart attack. All of them are pro-Musselman (of course), and some suggest he should be coaching in the NBA again. He was the 12th of 13 siblings (3 passed away at . Death: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and . He was born on January 9, 1926 in Salem, Va., MUSSELMAN, William BarryOf Ewing Township. When the sun goes down in Sarasota, Musselman is limited as to what he can do. Controversial, Fiery Musselman Dead at 59. Among those honored was the Musselman family, which has produced an array of gifted athletes over the generations. He was married July 8, 1978 to Jenny (Thacker) Musselman who survives. Grief Support. ''He wants guys he can put together like a chain, linked.''. because you have to live with defeat. That was the most recent stop in a tumultuous, and sometimes brilliant, career. The answer came quickly. Bill was born May 8, 1957 in Bucyrus to the late Floyd and Catherine (Spears) Musselman. 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. Sympathy Ideas. In his two seasons in Minnesota, Musselman's 'Wolves were 51-113. "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. Led by Randy Ayers and Gus Bailey, Reno lost to Herb Brown's Tucson Gunners, four games to three, in the 1979 championship. moving to Edmonton Alberta in 1981. I'd use the same damn speech to motivate a basketball team.". William Arnold Musselman Obituary. Vanover transferred that season to Fayetteville after a freshman season with the California Golden Bears.. Art prints on the wall. The family received the Howard Schnellenberger Award. [3], His tenure at Minnesota was tainted. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Born in Easton, PA, he had resided in Ewing Township for 35 years.William retired from the New Jer . You dont win championships without every dude buying into their role. }. This marked the first time in his professional coaching career that he served as an assistant. Musselman had a lower profile when he left South Alabama after stay at the University of Minnesota in the 1970s and became the 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. There was an incident during the 1971-72 season when Taylor and Behagen assaulted Ohio State center Luke Witte. 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). and South Alabama. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of Sandy A. Musselman and Pamela M . area of Windsor Ontario. 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. Musselman has nibbled but he won`t bite. Musselman had wanted to sit behind the Blazers' bench for NBA Coach Musselman Dies. Rochester finished 31-25 under Musselman, a 25-win improvement. Biography: William H. "Bill" Musselman, 58 of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday February 21, 2016 at Kindred Hospital in Mansfield. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. ). "Now I think he is beyond being frustrated not being in the NBA. August 21, 2022 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. Lotz Funeral Home - Salem 1330 E Main St, Salem, VA 24153. Musselman had wanted to sit behind the Blazers' bench for the games in Minneapolis, but his doctors wouldn't let him leave the hospital. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory can be made to the charity of your choice. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He will remove his running shorts and Minnesota Timberwolves T-shirt. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? After Musselman left to coach in the ABA, the NCAA placed the Gophers on probation after discovering more than 100 rule violations.[5]. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Then Musselman is asked for perhaps the 100th time to be honest. He is survived by his wife, Julie; their son, Max; and a son, Eric, and a daughter, Nicole, from a previous marriage. "He had a very humorous side to him that I think a lot of people didn't see," Lowe said. 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. Black halogen floor lamps. For now he's just a fan, albeit a reluctant one. Musselman barks into the phone. The scary thing is that it`s accurate.". All Rights Reserved. The Maroons lost just twice over the past two seasons combined. He will the games in Minneapolis, but his doctors wouldn't let him leave "Terp" Musselman. said Sidney Lowe, an assistant Timberwolves coach who played three Thrillers and Albany Patroons when Musselman would sneak into an He had owned and operated Musselman & Son Excavating . playoffs. Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application. Try again later. Service map data OpenStreetMap contributors. The youngest of eight children, Jerry always worked any odd jobs as a youngster as his desire to help his . The attack on Witte came near the end of the Gophers-Buckeyes game. "I do miss NBA coaching," Musselman says, "but I don't miss the coaching challenge.". Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Musselman won`t cut up his former employer. 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. Privacy Policy and 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. 2000 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). You can always change this later in your Account settings. Women and children stay away when this guy drives. Musselman is survived by his wife, Julie; and three children, Eric, Nicole and Max. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. "He was very important to the start-up of the franchise.". Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. 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. Obituary. He plays the stock market. Failed to delete memorial. What was it? Bill lived in London, Smith Falls and Ottawa, Ontario before moving to Edmonton Alberta in 1981. He just built it," Musselman says, backing the car out into the street. "They should always stay in Albany," he says. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Musselman cruises down Midnight Pass Road and makes a series of quick turns. Bill lived in London, Smith Falls and Ottawa, Ontario before. Bill can watch a guy play one time and then, without writing anything down, two days later will be able to tell you what that player can and cannot do. 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. This Week - 40 Total. INWOOD Spring sports practices began Monday in West Virginia. ", During Musselman's illness, Whitsitt said, he "never uttered a word of self-pity, never said 'why me' or 'it's not fair.' display: none; His N.B.A. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Failed to report flower. Anyone can read what you share. 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. "I get to hang out with other pro athletes and talk sports. Minnesota began the season ranked fourth in the nation and ranked as high as No. 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). Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. He has previously specialized in UK basketball recruiting . display: none; Stewart had a career day with 36 points and 10 rebounds as the Bulldogs surprised the Bruins in a loser-out morning game. A lot of people don't like competition. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Just about every night he heads down to the Sarasota Brewing Co., a sports bar. He works out at the racquet club. Bexley - Camillus B. Bill was born May 8, 1957 in Bucyrus to the late Floyd and Catherine (Spears) Musselman. I don't know why. He moves the BMW as though on asphalt. The state treasurer's office (not the Kansas State Department of Education) would administer the program, but . Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. If I was living in Ohio and not coaching, I'd go crazy. He has always been a fan of the CBA but he doesn`t need to coach there again. The Squires went 15-68 on the season and disbanded on May 10, 1976. Bill lived in London, Smith Falls and Ottawa, Ontario before. To view Bills obituary or to send condolences to thefamily please visitwww.memorialchapel.net. 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`s car finally rests at the condo of another buddy, "Mean" Gene Okerlund, the announcer for the World Wrestling Federation. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Sidney Lowe, who played for Musselman in the CBA and NBA, said his former coach was "very demanding but he was an excellent coach. He motivated me. That`s what happens when you have a football guy running a basketball team. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. He visits Richie Jordan, another Sarasota pal. (Weaver) Musselman, age 86, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2023 at Homewood at Plum Creek in Hanover. Find an Obituary. A September 1, 1985, article in The New York Times described Musselman's Gophers as "an extremely physical basketball team." This browser does not support getting your location. This is a carousel. 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. He was a decent high school athlete whose basketball team fared well against a neighboring team led by Bobby Knight. Musselman bounces out of the car and takes the elevator up to the second floor, looking like a kid in a candy store. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of William Musselman (179225484)? It was originally published on Feb. 7, 1993.) The Gophers went on to win the Big Ten title that year despite the suspension of two players for the rest of the season. He was 59. 215 N Walnut St., family. According to the book Obsession, by Bill Heller, Musselman signed a three-year contract worth more than $135,000, considerably more than the $23,000 salary he had received at the University of Minnesota. Kalamazoo Gazette obituaries and Death Notices for Kalamazoo Michigan area . ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) Bill Musselman, who spent a turbulent 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. "I love it down here," Musselman says. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 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]. Ted Stepien, then owner of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers, hired Musselman for his first NBA head coaching job in 1980. "He must not have worn a football helmet when he played. He visits other friends, like Roger Rogos, a former high school basketball coach and now a regional manager for IDS. "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. 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. Mainly sunny. They have come from the CBA (the Fort Wayne Fury wanted him bad before they took Rick Barry) and they have come from overseas. Musselman asks, back behind the wheel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, "I don't know," Musselman says, gunning the gas pedal. Send Flowers. And this (a day in the low 70s with no clouds) isn't even a nice day.". Musselman was the second of five children. Jerry was born on January 27, 1937 in Lynch, Kentucky to Frank Musselman and Grace (Monahan) Musselman. "I think a lot of people probably see Bill as that guy on the sidelines, intense, up and down the floor, up and down the bench, but I don't know if a lot of people saw the other side of Bill," said Sidney Lowe, an assistant Timberwolves coach who played three years for Musselman in the CBA. A few miles later he's pulling into the driveway of the huge home of Jeff Torborg, manager of the New York Mets. William "Bill" G. Musselman, born September 13, 1927, in Tangier, OK, to parents Bertrum "Bert" and Mary Alice "Mae" Musselman. 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. William Musselman William L. Musselman Jr. of Troy Pa., formerly of Warrington, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012. That's one thing that Musselman always gave us: a chance to win. During one game, Musselman played his starters the entire 48 minutes, according to The New York Times. Learn more about managing a memorial . Write your message of sympathy today. "He misses having a challenge. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Muss to most of us. He'll chart plays, offer his opinion on who can play and who can't. Applemen run away from Patriots. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. We have set your language to He was known for his trademark intensity, once being quoted as saying, "Defeat is worse than death because you have to live with defeat." '", In the newspaper articles and columns following his death, Musselman was described as "volatile," "colorful," "intense," and "fiery." 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. He died on May 5, 2000, at 2:45a.m., at the age of 59, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. OBITUARY William Gilbert Musselman September 13, 1927 - September 18, 2019. His doctors said he also had amyloidosis, which causes the liver to produce an abnormal protein that attacks body organs. He slept three to five hours a night because he would not spare more time from work. Eileen Marie (Smith) Martin, age 88, of Johnston, IA formerly of Sac City, IA, died June 22, 2013, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, IA. He married Brenda Rudiger in 1982 and was theproud father of Andrew (Meredith Mulder) Musselman and Eden (Anna MacLeod)Musselman and furry family Dakota and Jasper. Bruce was born in Cleveland, Ohio where he lived . "If I wasn't coaching and I was living in Albany, I'd go crazy. Hanson was the head coach of the Minnesota Golden Gophers for the 1970-71 season, where he finished 11-13 and led the squad to a 5th-place finish. See the article in its original context from. The Manhattan Christian boys and Twin Bridges girls each punched their tickets to the state tournament with Western C titles. SARASOTA, Fla. Bill Musselman navigates his black 1988 BMW 325i through the turns of the Sarasota Surf & Racquet Club. "I don`t know any Jesse 'The Body' Ventura," Musselman says, handing the phone back. In a March 29, 2007, Minneapolis Star Tribune article by Steve Aschburner, Pooh Richardson, a member of the expansion Timberwolves, said: "We were the best expansion team out there. Calling hours . Bill graduated from Hartford City High School in 1945. . Pound sign (#) denotes interim head coach. Tonight. He tells you he thinks he belongs. Failed to remove flower. Everyone tonight was a star in their role.. Please reset your password. moving to Edmonton Alberta in 1981. Okerlund answers and hands the receiver to Musselman. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Clinic said he had primary systemic amyloidosis, a rare disease 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. Today. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Kenneth William (Bill) Myers born March 11, 1941 in Berkeley County was the son of Kenneth and Sarah Miller Myers. 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 was an American basketball coach in the NCAA, the ABA, the WBA, the CBA and the NBA. (AP Photo/St. Just 19 games into the season, sporting a 6-13 record, Musselman was fired. coach in University of Minnesota history (69-32) during four Pass the ball, pass the ball, cut down the shots for the other team." No service will be held but a gathering of his friends will be held Wednesday, January11 from 4-6 at the B&B in Houghton. He`ll tell you he gets questions from NBA executives all the time about player personnel. 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. The cause of death was heart and kidney failure, a Mayo Clinic Musselman waves back. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. January 23, 1937 - The cause of death was heart and kidney failure, a Mayo Clinic spokesman said. NCAA rules violations that resulted in stiff sanctions after he 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. January 7, 2023 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. He keeps a scrapbook full of newspaper clippings from around the country. 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