Musselman had the highest winning percentage of any basketball He became coach of the Timberwolves in 1989 and coached them two MUSSELMAN, William BarryOf Ewing Township. An elderly gentleman walking along the road gives a wave to the familiar vehicle as it roars by. William Arnold Musselman Obituary. Try again later. stroke Oct. 28 and had been hospitalized off and on since. 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 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. End of discussion. 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 . Camillus B. champion teams, said he liked the coach. He thought "A River Runs Through It" was a good show. Thanks for your help! He received payment for the final year of his Minnesota contract, worth an estimated $350,000. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. 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. His biography, by Bill Heller, was aptly titled ''Obsessed.'' NBA Coach Musselman Dies. In Musselman's first season of coaching, the KSUHS Statesmen finished 14-5 and earned a share of the conference title.[2]. Bill Musselman talks with another man whose back is to camera. "I get to hang out with other pro athletes and talk sports. 'If I can't win a game fairly, then I'd rather lose. William Bruce Musselman, Jr. September 5, 1941 to May 15, 2020. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. I love doing that.". Musselman, his jaw clenched, his eyes wild, keeps pumping the gas, his back wheels spitting out grass and mud. What does he really feel about not being in the NBA? Musselman had been a head coach in four pro leagues - the NBA, Continental Basketball Association, American Basketball Association and Western Basketball Association. I've done both. He married Brenda Rudiger in 1982 and was the. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Musselman, fiery, intense and always jumping from his sideline "I`ve seen everything, I love movies," Musselman says. "Terp" Musselman, 78, a resident of Bexley, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus . When the sun goes down in Sarasota, Musselman is limited as to what he can do. 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. Musselman`s car finally rests at the condo of another buddy, "Mean" Gene Okerlund, the announcer for the World Wrestling Federation. 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 taught me the ropes, how to play with toughness. 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. He dabbles in the stock market and says he`s doing OK with that. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riverside area of Windsor Ontario. When told no, Musselman nearly slams on the brakes. Musselman is survived by his wife, Julie; and three children, There is no photo or video of William Harry Musselman.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. and South Alabama. Down another street and he`s passing more stylish condos. I wouldn't be in my position today if he hadn't taken me on as a CBA player. 3 brothers, Richard (Marguerite) Musselman of Hopkins, MI, William (Joanne) Musselman of Kalamazoo, and John (Mary Lyn) Musselman . Our practices were so consistent. (Some sprays Ebner.). Send Flowers. Musselman served as an assistant for three seasons with the Blazers before his death in May 2000. The cause of death was heart and kidney failure. 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. "I can take it (not being in the NBA) because I'm here," Musselman says, heading for more friends' houses. Born in Lancaster, Ohio, on April 23, 1943, to Catherine and the late Michael R. Musselman, Camillus is lovingly survived by his wife of 57 years . Camillus B. That`s what happens when you have a football guy running a basketball team. He's poured about $80,000 into it over the last year. A graduate of Musselman High and Shepherd University with a degree in Business Administration, Bill held several managerial positions with Double Day Publishing, Musselman Fruit Processing, and Corning Glass Works. 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. He was born in Hartford City on October 12, 1927 to the late William Harvey Musselman and the late Blanche (Blake) Musselman. He marvels over "A Few Good Men." "Financially, I`m not struggling," he says. The Gophers went on to win the Big Ten title that year despite the suspension of two players for the rest of the season. Please try again later. Bill Musselman, who in the last 35 years held 13 head coaching jobs in college and professional basketball and left an imprint everywhere as a volatile, intense taskmaster, died yesterday at the Mayo Clinic's St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. He runs this beach every day. 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. 3 in the country in March 1973. Randy Allen Musselman, 36, East Freedom, died unexpectedly Thursday at UPMC Altoona after an apparent heart attack. Funeral arrangement under the care ofMemorial Chapel and Plowe Funeral Service. "I know what everyone in the league is doing," Musselman says. OH 44820. However, his teams incurred more than 100 Musselman waves back. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. January 8, 2023 Musselman had wanted to sit behind the Blazers' bench for the games in Minneapolis, but his doctors wouldn't let him leave the hospital. record was 78-180. He will Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Harry Musselman to pay them a last tribute. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. "All my life all I wanted was to coach basketball and live in a warm climate. Then Musselman is asked for perhaps the 100th time to be honest. 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. (AP Photo/St. Musselman resigned as coach of the Jags on October 7, 1997, to return to the NBA. Bill passed September 18th at 92. The two met in Minnesota. Julie Ebner, Musselman's girlfriend the last two years, tries to convince him there's a problem. It's hard for him to believe that his guest has never heard of Jordan, who averaged 44 pointsper game (an all-time high) while playing high school ball in Michigan. 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. He was an American basketball coach in the NCAA, the ABA, the WBA, the CBA and the NBA. (Steve Twardzik/Albany Patroons), (This is one of Tim Wilkin's favorite stories see the rest. There, over the next three seasons, Musselman would build one of the winningest franchises in sports history. He visits Richie Jordan, another Sarasota pal. Those sentiments are echoed by Gerald Oliver, a longtime Musselman friend and now the director of player personnel for the Fort Wayne Fury. George Hanson (April 12, 1935 - September 22, 2016) was an American basketball coach. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. and had a record of 233-84 as a college coach at Ashland, Minnesota The answer came quickly. Search by Name. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Olivier Nkamhoua scored 16 points to lead No. Just about every night he heads down to the Sarasota Brewing Co., a sports bar. For now he's just a fan, albeit a reluctant one. three players going to the hospital. He seems to need to hear these things. Looking for Ron Musselman online? To keephimself from thinking about the NBA, Musselman re-channels his energy. Eric, Nicole and Max. Sunny. The Mayo Clinic said he had primary systemic amyloidosis, a rare disease with symptoms similar to bone marrow cancer. "He's not home.". [3], His tenure at Minnesota was tainted. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. In 1972, Minnesota and Ohio State brawled on the court, with "He knows life isn`t always fair," Eric Musselman said. Bill lived in London, Smith Falls and Ottawa, Ontario before. His starting lineup that season featured Flip Saunders, who would go on to have a successful NBA coaching career. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Butte's Mason Christian won his second AA state wrestling title and is a prime example of hard work paying off. Musselman once explained his intensity this way: ''I love competition. The 1972 team was tarnished by a brawl against The Ohio State Buckeyes, where several Minnesota players assaulted the Ohio State players at the end of the game. He is survived by his wife, Julie; their son, Max; and a son, Eric, and a daughter, Nicole, from a previous marriage. Finally, he gives the gas another spurt and the car is back on course. Drag images here or select from your computer for William Clifford Bill Musselman memorial. 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. Howe Mortuary & Crematory. They'd rather go set up a business down the block where there's no competition. Of course, he has the NBA on TV, but it`s like seeing an oldgirlfriend: Musselman admits it`s hard to watch his old friend when he knowshe should be part of it. 0 cemeteries found in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, USA. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of Sandy A. Musselman and Pamela M . Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Harry Musselman to pay them a last tribute. stay at the University of Minnesota in the 1970s and became the To use this feature, use a newer browser. When the Trail Blazers played the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of this year's playoffs, he wanted to sit behind the Trail Blazers' bench, but his doctors would not let him leave the hospital. He had a very humorous side to him that I think a lot of Death: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current. 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. He walks out the front door, takes a hard right, and gazes out at the Gulf of Mexico. 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. Tomorrow. Try again. ", Benagh, Jim. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. 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 ''You have to be a Bill Musselman player to play for him,'' Lowe once said. It was originally published on Feb. 7, 1993.) Biography: William H. Bill Musselman, 58 of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday February 21, 2016 at Kindred Hospital in Mansfield. Musselman is survived by his wife, Julie; and three children, Eric, Nicole and Max. spokesman said. Terms of Service apply. He was a creature of habit. In 1972, Minnesota and Ohio State brawled on the court, with three players going to the hospital. He was the 12th of 13 siblings (3 passed away at . The cause of death was heart and kidney failure, a Mayo Clinic coach in University of Minnesota history (69-32) during four He was the beloved husband for 62 years of S. Jane (Bittner) Musselman. 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. But the 29 wins under Musselman were a high-water mark for the T-wolves, who failed to top 29 wins until 1996-97. 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. "Wait til you meet Mean Gene," he says. Bill was an engineer and businessman, making it possible for him and DeDe to live in multiple cities until settling in Denver in 1965. ", "Yeah, that's it," he says. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Share Obituary. William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Make sure that the file is a photo. She later married William "Bill" Musselman on May 17, 1958. 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. Despite the win, the Volunteers (22-8, 11-6 Southeastern Conference . 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. He was 59. ", "In his own mind, my dad knows he can coach in the NBA," said Eric Musselman, who considers his father his best friend. Bob was born December 14, 1930 in Kalamazoo, Michigan a son of Henry and Phyllis (Davis) Musselman. He continued to kick and pound his fists on the closed locker room door, raging for another 10 minutes. Musselman's roster included Rodney Monroe, Ronnie Grandison, Clinton Wheeler, Dave Jamerson, Brook Steppe, Tod Murphy, and Ralph McPherson. L.A. Times Archives. (85 years old). I know the teams better than theteams know them.". "What a guy. He had a Add a Memory. adjoining hotel room and scare players with ghostly noises. This marked the first time in his professional coaching career that he served as an assistant. Still, critics claimed he had stirred his players into a frenzy before the game that night and encouraged overly aggressive play. 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. He has always been a fan of the CBA but he doesn`t need to coach there again. The Mayo After Musselman left to coach in the ABA, the NCAA placed the Gophers on probation after discovering more than 100 rule violations.[5]. On October 8, 1997, after two successful seasons as head coach at the University of South Alabama, Musselman returned to the NBA as an assistant with the Portland Trail Blazers, under Mike Dunleavy Sr. Musselman said last month he had bone marrow cancer. 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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. Find Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok profiles, images and more on IDCrawl - free people search website. Explore Life Stories, Offer Condolences & Send Flowers. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. He just built it," Musselman says, backing the car out into the street. "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. Privacy Policy and 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. 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. 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. Bill Musselman, 59, Intense Basketball Coach, https://www.nytimes.com/2000/05/06/sports/bill-musselman-59-intense-basketball-coach.html. two turbulent seasons to join the Trail Blazers as one of Mike But he still has people calling him from the NBA, people asking him for advice.". seasons from 1971-1975. Eric Musselman is an assistant coach with the 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 . January 7, 2023 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. At Wittenberg University, Musselman, 5 feet 10 inches and 175 pounds, lettered in basketball, football and baseball. "I love it down here," Musselman says. 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. 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. There was an incident during the 1971-72 season when Taylor and Behagen assaulted Ohio State center Luke Witte. "Now I think he is beyond being frustrated not being in the NBA. Jerry Carl Musselman of Nicholasville, Kentucky passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021 at the age of 84. Clear skies. }. Bill Musselman won't say if he'll move to Rapid City. August 21, 2022 He has previously specialized in UK basketball recruiting . "He misses coaching," she says. 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. 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.' Eric Musselman is an assistant coach with the Orlando Magic. Write your message of sympathy today. His old coach at Ohio State, Fred Taylor, hated then-Gophers coach Bill Musselman. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. He pulls up to one owned by Carlton Fisk, the catcher for the Chicago White Sox. Musselman, fiery, intense and always jumping from his sideline seat, was a basketball vagabond, coaching at all levels of the game. One of the reasons he got released was he played to win; ownership wanted him tobring the younger players along. Try again later. The Associated Press contributed to this report. the games in Minneapolis, but his doctors wouldn't let him leave One of my best friends.". Biography: William H. "Bill" Musselman, 58 of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday February 21, 2016 at Kindred Hospital in Mansfield. 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. 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Resend Activation Email. ROCHESTER, Minn. . Musselman barks into the phone. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. I'd use the same damn speech to motivate a basketball team.". Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Now, Musselman excuses himself to change. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. 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. Bill Musselman cut an impressive figure on the sidelines of the old Centennial . The Cavs went 2-21 under Musselman, who finished the season as head coach, his second stint at the helm. "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. Tim Wilkin is a freelance sports writer who covers horse racing. ", 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. Anyone can read what you share. With the NBA out of his life now, Musselman, 52, needs something to occupy his time. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. "You've heard about Richie, right?" Musselman has three children: two sons and a daughter. This is a carousel with slides. He keeps a scrapbook full of newspaper clippings from around the country. Being in Florida makes him more at ease, I think.". This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. (Weaver) Musselman, age 86, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2023 at Homewood at Plum Creek in Hanover. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Musselman resigned on October 21, 1982, just a few days before the start of the 1982-83 NBA season. What was it? DEC finds 14-foot python in New York suburb, Samantha Humphrey case being treated as homicide, Union leaders say New York state workforce could see mass exodus for better pay, hybrid work, Tour of Utica-area restaurants feels like trip around the world. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riverside. 859-429-2848. Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text.