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With the NBA out of his life now, Musselman, 52, needs something to occupy his time. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Plush carpeting, a white leathersofa and matching easy chair. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Blazers president Bob Whitsitt said Musselman was always Musselman served as an assistant for three seasons with the Blazers before his death in May 2000. Resend Activation Email. Musselman said last month he had bone marrow cancer. Musselman took over for player-coach Mack Calvin, who had gone 0-6 since taking over for Al Bianchi. Standard text messaging rates apply. "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. 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. Following the 1970-71 season, Musselman left Ashland for the University of Minnesota. His N.B.A. Stewart had a career day with 36 points and 10 rebounds as the Bulldogs surprised the Bruins in a loser-out morning game. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. He marvels over "A Few Good Men." Musselman has three children: two sons and a daughter. He had a I don't know why. I think a lot of people probably see Bill as that guy on the His overall coaching record at Minnesota is 61-32 with a .656 winning percentage. Over the next five seasons, Musselman's Ashland teams went 21-3, 24-6, 26-4, 23-4, and 25-3 (total: 109-20, with a .845 winning percentage). 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. Bill Musselman talks with another man whose back is to camera. Musselman was named in nearly half of the violations. 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. Musselman returns, proudly showing off a stack of scouting reports he has made on virtually every NBA team. Low 41F. Dunleavy's assistants. You have permission to edit this article. Musselman takes off his sun glasses, then takes over the house. "They should always stay in Albany," he says. William Clifford "Bill" Musselman Birth 13 Aug 1940. From Staff and Wire Reports. Musselman, fiery, intense and always jumping from his sideline seat, was a basketball vagabond, coaching at all levels of the game. ", Benagh, Jim. And this (a day in the low 70s with no clouds) isn't even a nice day.". "I did all this myself," Musselman says, "I know about art and things like that.". Nevada men's basketball coach Eric Musselman high-fives students in the "Muss Buss" section of Lawlor. Tampa Bay repeated as CBA champions the following season going 46-19 and defeating the LaCrosse (Wisc.) Trending News The grass is wet and muddy; Musselman doesn't care. "He has a fire for coaching basketball, a fire for watching basketball, a fire for thinking basketball. He runs this beach every day. 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. Musselman looked like it was in midseason form for track. William Bruce Musselman, Jr. September 5, 1941 to May 15, 2020. ''. Musselman was the second of five children. Death 5 May 2000 (aged 59) Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA. 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. View William H. "Bill" Musselman's obituary, send flowers and find service dates or sign the guestbook. 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. Please reset your password. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. based on information from your browser. Bill Musselman cut an impressive figure on the sidelines of the old Centennial . Randy Allen Musselman, 36, East Freedom, died unexpectedly Thursday at UPMC Altoona after an apparent heart attack. ''You have to be a Bill Musselman player to play for him,'' Lowe once said. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Olivier Nkamhoua scored 16 points to lead No. The Gophers went on to win the Big Ten title that year despite the suspension of two players for the rest of the season. 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. He retired from the Times Union in December 2020 after 35 years. 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]. Just about every night he heads down to the Sarasota Brewing Co., a sports bar. Obituary. Musselman won`t cut up his former employer. Always.". 2000 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Orlando Magic. Musselman had been a head coach in four pro leagues - the NBA, Continental Basketball Association, American Basketball Association and Western Basketball Association. ", 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. He was an American basketball coach in the NCAA, the ABA, the WBA, the CBA and the NBA. Baeuerle, Virginia L . "You've heard about Richie, right?" Wikipedia. His old coach at Ohio State, Fred Taylor, hated then-Gophers coach Bill Musselman. "Hell, I know everybody down here.". Try again later. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Obituaries. Learn more about merges. There was a problem getting your location. The state treasurer's office (not the Kansas State Department of Education) would administer the program, but . He weaves his way around . ROCHESTER, Minn. . Terms of Service apply. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. One of my best friends.". This marked the first time in his professional coaching career that he served as an assistant. Butte's Mason Christian won his second AA state wrestling title and is a prime example of hard work paying off. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. ", "In his own mind, my dad knows he can coach in the NBA," said Eric Musselman, who considers his father his best friend. What was it? Dogs and cats beware. He was a decent high school athlete whose basketball team fared well against a neighboring team led by Bobby Knight. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. He was the beloved husband for 62 years of S. Jane (Bittner) Musselman. 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. 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 . Oliver, who was an NBA assistant coach under Musselman in Cleveland in the early 80s, doesn't hide his feelings about the Timberwolves and how theyhandled his friend. and South Alabama. There is a problem with your email/password. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. 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. . Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. "But don't worry about me," he says. The Squires went 15-68 on the season and disbanded on May 10, 1976. During the 1973-74 campaign, without Brewer, Behagen, or Turner, the Gophers dropped to 12-12 under Musselman. He pulls up to one owned by Carlton Fisk, the catcher for the Chicago White Sox. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. NBA Coach Musselman Dies. However, his teams incurred more than 100 NCAA rules violations that resulted in stiff sanctions after he left. He was predeceased by : his brother Robert Musselman. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. The Mayo Clinic said he had primary systemic amyloidosis, a rare disease with symptoms similar to bone marrow cancer. He thought "A River Runs Through It" was a good show. EWING TOWNSHIP -- William Barry Musselman, 81, died Saturday at St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton. He was a creature of habit. This browser does not support getting your location. She was the loving wife of the late William R. Musselman, Sr. who . Lukewarm. Musselman asks, back behind the wheel. 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He goes out to dinner almost every night. 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 . Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. He tells you he might still get a call. Bob was born December 14, 1930 in Kalamazoo, Michigan a son of Henry and Phyllis (Davis) Musselman. 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 addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Curtis and Randy and nephew Dennis Musselman. Bill Musselman won't say if he'll move to Rapid City. ", During Musselman's illness, Whitsitt said, he "never uttered a word of self-pity, never said 'why me' or 'it's not fair.' record was 78-180. [3], His tenure at Minnesota was tainted. Musselman is survived by his wife, Julie; and three children, Send Flowers . 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. 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 Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Despite the win, the Volunteers (22-8, 11-6 Southeastern Conference . He was the owner of Musselman Building and Construction Company and also was the founding owner of Musselman's Warehouse complex, all in . Your Scrapbook is currently empty. William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. To keephimself from thinking about the NBA, Musselman re-channels his energy. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. April 23, 1948 - said. In his two seasons in Minnesota, Musselman's 'Wolves were 51-113. November 12, 2014. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. He visits Richie Jordan, another Sarasota pal. Last month he received a diagnosis of multiple myeloma, cancer of the bone marrow. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Kalamazoo Gazette obituaries and Death Notices for Kalamazoo Michigan area . 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. sidelines, intense, up and down the floor, up and down the bench, It was originally published on Feb. 7, 1993.) Musselman, his jaw clenched, his eyes wild, keeps pumping the gas, his back wheels spitting out grass and mud. When he graduated in 1958, he was the school's second all-time leading scorer.