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Sidney Lowe, who played for Musselman in the CBA and NBA, said his former coach was "very demanding but he was an excellent coach. Musselman was named in nearly half of the violations. 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. Julie Ebner, Musselman's girlfriend the last two years, tries to convince him there's a problem. "He misses coaching," she says. 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. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. 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. Funeral arrangement under the care ofMemorial Chapel and Plowe Funeral Service. 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. "Wait til you meet Mean Gene," he says. Clear skies. This is the part of the day he doesn`t particularlyrelish. You can cancel at any time. As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his lovingfamily. He walks out the front door, takes a hard right, and gazes out at the Gulf of Mexico. He slept three to five hours a night because he would not spare more time from work. Musselman suffered a stroke on October 30, 1999, following Portland's preseason game against the Phoenix Suns. Musselman bellows, barging through the front door. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Dunleavy's assistants. Dogs and cats beware. 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. Learn more about merges. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. I know the teams better than theteams know them.". Try again. Death: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current. He received a bachelor's degree from Wittenberg and a master's in education from Kent State. Bill enjoyed a career in radio broadcasting and later in business development for anumber of companies in Canada and the US. I've done both. 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. That season he led the club to a 28-20 record and the only WBA title game. There, over the next three seasons, Musselman would build one of the winningest franchises in sports history. "Keep the Ball Rolling" played as part of an invigorating Gopher basketball pregame warmup that new coach Bill . It was difficult for them to concentrate on basketball.". Sunny. A Mayo Clinic spokesman said the cause of death was heart and kidney failure related to liver disease. He weaves his way around the beachfront condos, hardly noticing speed bumps or stop signs. Everyone tonight was a star in their role.. display: none; Always.". The team fared no better after Musselman's firing, finishing the season with a 16-28 record. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. He visits Richie Jordan, another Sarasota pal. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Try again later. High around 65F. . Hanson played for the Gophers in the 1950s and was subsequently an assistant coach with . I don't know why. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. View Funeral Home Directory. This marked the first time in his professional coaching career that he served as an assistant. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel has been assisting the family. He retired from the Times Union in December 2020 after 35 years. 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 an ESPN.com article,[9] Rosen describes a scene after a game between Rosen's CBA team and Musselman's Tampa Bay club: "We were involved in a tight game at Tampa Bay. "He has a fire for coaching basketball, a fire for watching basketball, a fire for thinking basketball. Yet the intense man could laugh at himself, too. They worried more about the next payroll than they did about the next practice. May 6, 2000 12 AM PT. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and . Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Musselman said last month he had bone marrow cancer. 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. January 8, 2023 The Gulf Gate Mall gets a lot of Musselman`s business; he and Julie have seen darn near every movie. William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. } 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. Year should not be greater than current year. I'd use the same damn speech to motivate a basketball team.". The two met in Minnesota. The cause of death was heart and kidney failure, a Mayo Clinic 1,071 Views. He was known for his trademark intensity, once being quoted as saying, "Defeat is worse than death because you have to live with defeat." There is no photo or video of William Arnold Musselman.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. "You've heard about Richie, right?" On the way out, Musselman takes a short cut and darts straight across the grass outside the fence. The cause of death was heart and kidney failure. 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. Privacy Policy and SARASOTA, Fla. Bill Musselman navigates his black 1988 BMW 325i through the turns of the Sarasota Surf & Racquet Club. They have come from the CBA (the Fort Wayne Fury wanted him bad before they took Rick Barry) and they have come from overseas. Jan 11, 2023. Send Flowers. moving to Edmonton Alberta in 1981. 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. Down another street and he`s passing more stylish condos. He married Brenda Rudiger in 1982 and was the. He was an American basketball coach in the NCAA, the ABA, the WBA, the CBA and the NBA. Muss to most of us. Obituaries. Terms of Service apply. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. If I was living in Ohio and not coaching, I'd go crazy. In August 1965, Ashland's head basketball coach left for another coaching position. From Staff and Wire Reports. He has always been a fan of the CBA but he doesn`t need to coach there again. }. The Manhattan Christian boys and Twin Bridges girls each punched their tickets to the state tournament with Western C titles. The Cavs went 2-21 under Musselman, who finished the season as head coach, his second stint at the helm. 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'll have none of that. The family received the Howard Schnellenberger Award. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. There was a problem getting your location. NCAA rules violations that resulted in stiff sanctions after he He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riverside. 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. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. As received from the Jacobson Funeral Home: Jane Delervo Clement, passed away on February 21, . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Learn more about managing a memorial . 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. Obituaries In Musselman's first season of coaching, the KSUHS Statesmen finished 14-5 and earned a share of the conference title.[2]. 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. "Who's this?" William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Trending News or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. ''He wants guys he can put together like a chain, linked.''. "I know more than the people in the league know. "Maybe I'll buy them.". A system error has occurred. 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. A number of Musselman's former assistant coaches and players went on to coach in the NBA, including Sidney Lowe (Minnesota Timberwolves), Tyrone Corbin (Utah Jazz), Tom Thibodeau (Minnesota Timberwolves), Scott Brooks (Oklahoma City Thunder), Sam Mitchell (Toronto Raptors), and his son Eric Musselman (Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors). Bob was born December 14, 1930 in Kalamazoo, Michigan a son of Henry and Phyllis (Davis) Musselman. For his efforts, Musselman was honored as CBA Coach of the Year. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. He lifts weights. 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. Failed to delete memorial. Tomorrow. Sign the Guest Book. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Today. He tells you he might still get a call. Bruce was born in Cleveland, Ohio where he lived . Send Flowers . When told no, Musselman nearly slams on the brakes. Musselman won`t cut up his former employer. Musselman died at the clin ic's St. Marys The Mayo "I did all this myself," Musselman says, "I know about art and things like that.". After setting up a dinner date with Mean Gene, Musselman is bounding back toward his car. That`s what happens when you have a football guy running a basketball team. Bill was born May 8, 1957 in Bucyrus to the late Floyd and Catherine (Spears) Musselman. 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. and had a record of 233-84 as a college coach at Ashland, Minnesota 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 state treasurer's office (not the Kansas State Department of Education) would administer the program, but . Nancy A. After Musselman left to coach in the ABA, the NCAA placed the Gophers on probation after discovering more than 100 rule violations.[5]. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. L.A. Times Archives. Of Musselman, Saunders said, "In anything he did, he had great passion. He was 59. 's Gain,", "Musselman Selected To Coach Timberwolves", "Musselman of Cavaliers Used to Riding Out Storms", "Minnesota Penalized 3 Years by N.C.A.A. "All my life all I wanted was to coach basketball and live in a warm climate. Bill Musselman talks with another man whose back is to camera. He marvels over "A Few Good Men." OBITUARY William Gilbert Musselman 13 September, 1927 - 18 September, 2019. John received his master's degree in physical education at The Ohio State University where he also served as an assistant basketball coach with Coach Bill Musselman. His overall coaching record at Minnesota is 61-32 with a .656 winning percentage. One of my best friends.". 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.". He is a win-at-all- costs guy. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. 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. While at the University of Minnesota, Musselman posted a slogan 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. I wouldn't be in my position today if he hadn't taken me on as a CBA player. For now he's just a fan, albeit a reluctant one. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Musselman, his jaw clenched, his eyes wild, keeps pumping the gas, his back wheels spitting out grass and mud. Musselman had a lower profile when he left South Alabama after This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed 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. (Steve Twardzik/Albany Patroons), (This is one of Tim Wilkin's favorite stories see the rest. The Gophers went on to win the Big Ten title that year despite the suspension of two players for the rest of the season. His mother was Annabel Caulkins Musselman. While at the University of Minnesota, Musselman posted a slogan in the locker room telling players that defeat was worse than death because you have to live with defeat. ", "Yeah, that's it," he says. Verify and try again. This account has been disabled. William Clifford Musselman was born Aug. 13, 1940, in Wooster, Ohio. Controversial, Fiery Musselman Dead at 59. There is quite a height disparity between Musselman and Vanover. One of the reasons he got released was he played to win; ownership wanted him tobring the younger players along. A week after the ABA's San Diego franchise folded on November 11, 1975, Musselman was hired to coach the league's Virginia Squires. The team only lasted for 11 games of the 1975-76 season before folding with a 3-8 record. The only place he'll coach is the NBA. WILLIAM MUSSELMAN OBITUARY. With the NBA out of his life now, Musselman, 52, needs something to occupy his time. He will remove his running shorts and Minnesota Timberwolves T-shirt. Thrillers and Albany Patroons when Musselman would sneak into an He was the 12th of 13 siblings (3 passed away at birth). There is no photo or video of William Harry Musselman.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. "But don't worry about me," he says. I like not having the pressure of being a head coach, he Lowe recalled times on the road with the CBA's Tampa Bay