champion teams, said he liked the coach. 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. Warren Maxted officiating. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. #inline-recirc-item--id-b5cfc642-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d, #right-rail-recirc-item--id-b5cfc642-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d { This is a carousel with slides. Try again later. 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.' Just 19 games into the season, sporting a 6-13 record, Musselman was fired. 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 held 14 head coaching jobs over 35 yers and had been an assistant with the Portland Trail Blazers since 1997. With only a few months before the start of the 1965-66 season, Musselman was promoted to head coach. I want my business where there's three other guys doing the same thing.''. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. Please try again later. Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock. 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. He was born November 20, 1932 in Kalamazoo, the son of Henry and Phyllis (Davis) Musselman. 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. 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. (74 years old). 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). Musselman, who had served as head coach during the game after Mike Dunleavy was ejected, collapsed after leaving the arena. ", During Musselman's illness, Whitsitt said, he "never uttered a word of self-pity, never said 'why me' or 'it's not fair.' Obituaries Jan 11, 2023 William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Since moving to Houghton in 2007, Billwas an active volunteer for several Keweenaw area charitable organizations. In August 1965, Ashland's head basketball coach left for another coaching position. Musselman took over for player-coach Mack Calvin, who had gone 0-6 since taking over for Al Bianchi. } The Associated Press contributed to this report. He was employed by The Upjohn Co. for 39 years until his retirement in 1990. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. He was predeceased by : his brother Robert Musselman. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory can be madeto the charity of your choice.To view Bill's obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit www.memorialchapel.netThe Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel has been assisting the family. Bill passed September 18th at 92. I will particularly miss our political discussions ! A Mayo Clinic spokesman said the cause of death was heart and kidney failure related to liver disease. 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. 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]. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The following season, a South Alabama team made up mainly of Musselman recruits also advanced to the NCAA Tournament first round and lost to Illinois under then-head coach Bob Weltlich. Pass the ball, pass the ball, cut down the shots for the other team." 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. He died on May 5, 2000, at 2:45a.m., at the age of 59, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. During the 1973-74 campaign, without Brewer, Behagen, or Turner, the Gophers dropped to 12-12 under Musselman. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. 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.' William was a Poland Seminary High School graduate and received a degree in Chemical Engineering from There was an incident during the 1971-72 season when Taylor and Behagen assaulted Ohio State center Luke Witte. CHARLES J. MUSSELMAN January 14, 1960 May 28, 2022 Charles J. Musselman, 62, Duncansville, passed away Saturday morning at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. They were the first father and son to hold the title of NBA head coach. In the book Obsession, by Bill Heller, Musselman said, "I found the players [in Virginia] were talking more about the [team's] financial troubles than basketball. Terms of Service apply. 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Marjorie Taylor Greene, Paul Gosar and George Santos receive House committee seats, Suspects sought in "massacre" at California home that left 6 dead. Musselman's roster included Rodney Monroe, Ronnie Grandison, Clinton Wheeler, Dave Jamerson, Brook Steppe, Tod Murphy, and Ralph McPherson. cemeteries found in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Arnold Musselman to pay them a last tribute. Make sure that the file is a photo. Musselman had the highest winning percentage of any basketball coach in Univesity of Minnesota history (69-32) during four seasons from 1971-1975. He was predeceased by his parents and elder brother Robert Musselman. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application. Bill was a longtime wonderful friend that we will sorely miss. A lot of people don't like competition. 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. Kevin W Musselman. ", NBA coach Flip Saunders was quoted in the St. Paul Pioneer Press the day after Musselman died. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. The attack on Witte came near the end of the Gophers-Buckeyes game. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. "Minnesota Five's Loss Becomes N.I.T. Kevin was the loving son of William Musselman and the late Bonnie Kelly and step son of Angela Dearing and Lucy Musselman loved brother of Becca,Lilly, Saxon, Keira and Tammy. There, over the next three seasons, Musselman would build one of the winningest franchises in sports history. Musselman has three children: two sons and a daughter. That's one thing that Musselman always gave us: a chance to win. Bill will be missed by all who called him friend.The family will receive friends at Lotz Funeral Home in Salem on Thursday, August 25, 2022 from 10 until 11 a.m. A funeral service will follow in the chapel of Lotz Funeral Home in Salem at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Eric is an assistant coach for the Orlando Magic of the N.B.A. ''He wants guys he can put together like a chain, linked.''. William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Anyone can read what you share. Bill Musselman, who had 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 predeceased by his parents and elder brother Robert Musselman. I wouldn't be in my position today if he hadn't taken me on as a CBA player. Failed to report flower. 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. On Tuesday night, when the Trail Blazers won the series, their players and coaches signed the game ball as a gift to him. He went to Skanee School and graduated from lAnse High School in 1953. To view Bills obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit memorialchapel.net. Trending News Marvels funeral service will be at 3 p.m., Sunday, September 29, 2013 at Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson, with Rev. She was a graduate of the former William Penn High School; and Delaware Hospital School of Nursing and was a retired registered nurse. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Privacy Policy and Published by Roanoke Times on Aug. 24, 2022. 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. Bill's motto was 'work hard, play hard'. A September 1, 1985, article in The New York Times described Musselman's Gophers as "an extremely physical basketball team." 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. William S. Musselman, 87, Rector Emeritus of Christ Church, Ridley Park, Pa. and a resident of The Meadowood Retirement Community in Worcester, Pa., passed away peacefully on December 29, 2016. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. 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. Failed to delete memorial. 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. Terms of Service apply. As he recalled it, he told his players: ''You guys haven't beaten anybody. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riverside area of Windsor Ontario. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. GREAT NEWS! He is survived by his wife and children, brother John (Brenda Taylor) Musselman and sister Lee (Alan) Curtis of Windsor, Ontario as well as beloved nieces and nephews Carrie, Sean, Reilly, Scott, Dayna, Darren, Angela and Jesse. He slept three to five hours a night because he would not spare more time from work. Mass 10:30am Interment Orland Memorial Park Cemetery. The Gophers lost to Florida State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, 70-56, before rebounding in the Midwest Region Consolation Round, downing Marquette, 77-72. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. #inline-recirc-item--id-b5cfc642-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d ~ .item:nth-child(5) { ", 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. Tampa Bay repeated as CBA champions the following season going 46-19 and defeating the LaCrosse (Wisc.) What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? William G Musselman of Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia was born on July 23, 1939. 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Try again. Obituaries } He was born in Detroit, MI on July 17th, 1935 to Edward Bohn Jo Ann Musselman, age 87, of Camp Hill, died Wednesday, Feb. 13 at home. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google In two seasons, he led the Jaguars to the 1997 NCAA tournament after turning the program around from a 9-18 record. Musselman suffered a stroke on October 30, 1999, following Portland's preseason game against the Phoenix Suns. While at Ashland, Musselman's teams reached the NCAA College Division Tournament (the predecessor to the current Division II and Division III Tournaments) four times and had 13 All-America players. Musselman's 1997 South Alabama team went 23-7 and nearly upset eventual champion Arizona in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. A system error has occurred. Obituary Service Details Youngstown - William Edward Musselman , 91, of Youngstown, formerly of Boardman, died August 12, 2012 at his residence. He also coached professionals in the American Basketball Association, the Western Basketball Association and the C.B.A. The young Musselman played basketball, football, and baseball at Wooster High School in Wooster, Ohio. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. We remained good friends through the years . Portland eliminated the Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs. They'd rather go set up a business down the block where there's no competition. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. Learn more about managing a memorial . 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. Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Bill enjoyed a career in radio broadcasting and later in business development for anumber of companies in Canada and the US. You have funeral questions, we have answers. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. They worried more about the next payroll than they did about the next practice. He taught me the ropes, how to play with toughness. He was an American basketball coach in the NCAA, the ABA, the WBA, the CBA and the NBA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Curtis and Randy and nephew Dennis Musselman. The team only lasted for 11 games of the 1975-76 season before folding with a 3-8 record. 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.". Would you like to offer William Arnold Musselmans loved ones a condolence message? Musselman served as an assistant for three seasons with the Blazers before his death in May 2000. After Musselman left to coach in the ABA, the NCAA placed the Gophers on probation after discovering more than 100 rule violations.[5]. Musselman was named in nearly half of the violations. 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He was known for his trademark intensity, once being quoted as saying, "Defeat is worse than death because you have to live with defeat." As received from the Pearce Funeral Home: Karl Peter Englund, 49, of Lake Linden and . In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory can be madeto the charity of your choice. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. ''You have to be a Bill Musselman player to play for him,'' Lowe once said. Musselman was the second of five children. 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. Bill Musselman, 59, Intense Basketball Coach, https://www.nytimes.com/2000/05/06/sports/bill-musselman-59-intense-basketball-coach.html. "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. 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. William Musselman William L. Musselman Jr. of Troy Pa., formerly of Warrington, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012. 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. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. [4] Musselman maintained that he had nothing to do with the incident. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. He married Brenda Rudiger in 1982 and was the proud father of Andrew (Meredith Mulder) Musselman and Eden (Anna MacLeod) Musselman and furry family Dakota and Jasper. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Sorry! Who have you beaten? 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. A week after the ABA's San Diego franchise folded on November 11, 1975, Musselman was hired to coach the league's Virginia Squires. Funeral arrangement under the care ofMemorial Chapel and Plowe Funeral Service. Thanks for your help! Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. 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He Attended Hope United Methodist Church of 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. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google January 23, 1937 - August 21, 2022 William Harry "Bill" Musselman, of Salem, passed from this life to greater glory on Sunday afternoon, August 21, 2022. There were no excuses with him -- you had to play hard every night.". There was an error deleting this problem. We have set your language to What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? He was born in Poland, February 15, 1921, a son of Paul and Mary Cripe Musselman. Minnesota began the season ranked fourth in the nation and ranked as high as No. Please enter your email and password to sign in. 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. Bill valued his time on Harley Davidson motorcycles, especially his long road trips with friends. HoughtonWilliam (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riversidearea of Windsor Ontario. In 1958 he was drafted by the Army and served through 1960. Please reset your password. Consider offering these words of comfort if you're not sure what's appropriate. 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. 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. Bill was In William Harry "Bill" MusselmanJanuary 23, 1937 - August 21, 2022William Harry "Bill" Musselman, of Salem, passed from this life to greater glory on Sunday afternoon, August 21, 2022.Bill was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Norma Jean Jackson Musselman and his parents, Harry and Kathleen Musselman.Among the life experiences that were most valued by Bill were his work: his early salesmanship in housing, then 45 years as an employee at a Salem office equipment dealer, including many years service as President of the Company until his retirement. In six seasons at Ashland (1965-71), four at Minnesota (1971-75) and two at South Alabama (1995-97), his teams won 233 games and lost 84. record was 78-180. Privacy Policy and 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. During one game, Musselman played his starters the entire 48 minutes, according to The New York Times. 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. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. 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. Be the first to post a memory or condolences. 'If I can't win a game fairly, then I'd rather lose. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Bill was also an automotive restoration enthusiast, there was always a classic or two in the garage. He was the beloved husband for 62 years of S. Jane (Bittner) Musselman. He continued to kick and pound his fists on the closed locker room door, raging for another 10 minutes. 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. Please enter valid email address to continue. He is survived by : his wife Brenda Rudiger; his children, Andrew Musselman (Meredith Mulder), Eden Musselman (Anna MacLeod), Dakota and Jasper; his siblings, John Musselman (Brenda Taylor) and Lee Curtis (Alan) of Windsor; and his nieces and nephews, Carrie, Sean, Reilly, Scott, Dayna, Darren, Angela and Jesse. Mr. Musselman was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on February 2, 1938, the son of the late Henry David and Edith (Bitzer) Musselman, both of Lancaster. HENRY MUSSELMAN OBITUARY. Service map data OpenStreetMap contributors. This marked the first time in his professional coaching career that he served as an assistant. See the article in its original context from. The Mayo Clinic said he had primary systemic amyloidosis, a rare disease with symptoms similar to bone marrow cancer. Oops, we were unable to send the email. 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.Bill enjoyed a career in radio broadcasting and later in business development for anumber of companies in Canada and the US. No service will be held but a gathering of his friends will be held Wednesday, January 11 from 4-6 at the B&B in Houghton. 2000 The Associated Press. Bucyrus, "He had a very humorous side to him that I think a lot of people didn't see," Lowe said. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. His biography, by Bill Heller, was aptly titled ''Obsessed.'' Sidney Lowe, an assistant coach of the Timberwolves who played on three of Musselman's C.B.A. 3 in the country in March 1973. Obituary: Kirstin Karen Gorham stepsister Pam (David) Caskey, stepbrothers John (Trish) Buehler and Bill (Laura) Buehler, stepsister Naomi (Ronnie) Musselman, and half-sister Sarah Bancroft. Dave Paterson. WebWilliam Clifford Bill Musselman Birth 13 Aug 1940. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riversidearea of Windsor Ontario. Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. 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). https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179225484/william-clifford-musselman. Standard text messaging rates apply. Musselman died at the clinic's St. Marys Hospital. There is a problem with your email/password. 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. The following season (197273), Musselman guided the Gophers to a 21-5 mark. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Share this memorial using social media sites or email. He had a loving and dedicated mother named Bertha (Combs) Miller who later married James Miller. Born March 9, 1928 in Abington, William was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean War. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. 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. Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application. Bill lived in London, Smith Falls and Ottawa, Ontario before moving to Edmonton Alberta in 1981. 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. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. 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. He is survived by his wife, Julie; their son, Max; and a son, Eric, and a daughter, Nicole, from a previous marriage. Houghton William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. The Squires went 15-68 on the season and disbanded on May 10, 1976. 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