We have set your language to Failed to delete memorial. [3], His tenure at Minnesota was tainted. "You've heard about Richie, right?" area of Windsor Ontario. The BMW swerves but Musselman doesn't give it up. Continental Basketball Association, American Basketball Association Pass the ball, pass the ball, cut down the shots for the other team." 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. 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. Lowe recalled times on the road with the CBA's Tampa Bay He goes out to dinner almost every night. The death of Corky Taylor on Wednesday brought back memories of that riot, which brought fans onto the court and . No knock, of course. 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. (85 years old). 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. 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. 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. 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. For four years he kept a VCR at the foot of his bed so he could watch game film until he drifted off to sleep. Musselman, fiery, intense and always jumping from his sideline As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Portland eliminated the Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs. Musselman's roster included Rodney Monroe, Ronnie Grandison, Clinton Wheeler, Dave Jamerson, Brook Steppe, Tod Murphy, and Ralph McPherson. Bucyrus, (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Obituary for Camillus B. Musselman | Egan-Ryan Funeral Home "Honest to God, I'm enjoying myself.". He became coach of the Timberwolves in 1989 and coached them two Julie Ebner, Musselman's girlfriend the last two years, tries to convince him there's a problem. Musselman returns, proudly showing off a stack of scouting reports he has made on virtually every NBA team. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riverside. He visits Richie Jordan, another Sarasota pal. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Arnold Musselman to pay them a last tribute. He was a decent high school athlete whose basketball team fared well against a neighboring team led by Bobby Knight. Always.". On July 28, 1975, Musselman left the college ranks to join the pro game when he was hired to coach the San Diego Sails of the American Basketball Association. Randy Allen Musselman, 36, East Freedom, died unexpectedly Thursday at UPMC Altoona after an apparent heart attack. Obituary: William A. Musselman - Keweenaw Report Randy Allen Musselman | News, Sports, Jobs - Altoona Mirror He was the 12th of 13 siblings (3 passed away at birth). From Staff and Wire Reports. be sorely missed.. 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 . Standard text messaging rates apply. He has always been a fan of the CBA but he doesn`t need to coach there again. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Musselman was the second of five children. Year should not be greater than current year. Big Ten title that year despite the suspension of two players for The Associated Press contributed to this report. 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. "I'm not rich but I'm comfortable.". He lifts weights. Ron W. Musselman. moving to Edmonton Alberta in 1981. 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. 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. Eileen Marie (Smith) Martin, age 88, of Johnston, IA formerly of Sac City, IA, died June 22, 2013, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, IA. Robert Musselman Obituary (1930 - 2019) - Kalamazoo, MI - Legacy.com He received payment for the final year of his Minnesota contract, worth an estimated $350,000. He was born on January 9, 1926 in Salem, Va., seasons. Sidney Lowe, who played for Musselman in the CBA and NBA, said his former coach was "very demanding but he was an excellent coach. All of them are pro-Musselman (of course), and some suggest he should be coaching in the NBA again. Musselman bellows, barging through the front door. and Western Basketball Association. Please try again later. 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. William Musselman William L. Musselman Jr. of Troy Pa., formerly of Warrington, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012. stroke Oct. 28 and had been hospitalized off and on since. But the 29 wins under Musselman were a high-water mark for the T-wolves, who failed to top 29 wins until 1996-97. Pound sign (#) denotes interim head coach. 2000 The Associated Press. 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 "I like not having the pressure of being a head coach," he said. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Thrillers and Albany Patroons when Musselman would sneak into an Sunny. I think a lot of people probably see Bill as that guy on the 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. Bill 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. playoffs. 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. The Kansas Division of Budget estimates that the yearly loss of state aid to school districts would be approximately $152 million. Sorry! 'If I can't win a game fairly, then I'd rather lose. In Musselman's first season of coaching, the KSUHS Statesmen finished 14-5 and earned a share of the conference title.[2]. three players going to the hospital. "Bram Stoker's Dracula"? Howe Mortuary & Crematory. 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. 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. 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. A team in France reportedly offered Musselman $400,000 plus an apartment and car to coach. 0 cemeteries found in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, USA. I don't know why. Musselman went 4-22 with the Squires before he was replaced by Jack Ankerson on January 21, 1976. seat, was a basket ball vagabond, coaching at all levels of the Try again later. There is no photo or video of William Arnold Musselman.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. 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. You have permission to edit this article. Bob was born December 14, 1930 in Kalamazoo, Michigan a son of Henry and Phyllis (Davis) Musselman. 2000 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. August 21, 2022 This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. 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 . Orlando Magic. Just 19 games into the season, sporting a 6-13 record, Musselman was fired. "There is one scene in there where Pacino is outstanding. He married Brenda Rudiger in 1982 and was the. said Sidney Lowe, an assistant Timberwolves coach who played three He's poured about $80,000 into it over the last year. people didn't see, Lowe said. OBITUARY William Gilbert Musselman September 13, 1927 - September 18, 2019. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Arkansas basketball star Nick Smith gets a shot at Kentucky | Lexington left. Catbirds in five games, 4-1. William Musselman Obituary - Longmont, CO - Dignity Memorial Musselman doesn`t have to worry about money right now. Insight Kansas: Two bills that could undermine Kansas schools "Look at this house. Tomorrow. Just about every night he heads down to the Sarasota Brewing Co., a sports bar. 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.". The Squires went 15-68 on the season and disbanded on May 10, 1976. One regret, he said, was not spending more time with his family. A system error has occurred. The only place he'll coach is the NBA. He died on May 5, 2000, at 2:45a.m., at the age of 59, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Musselman, who had served as head coach during the game after Mike Dunleavy was ejected, collapsed after leaving the arena. 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. Musselman resigned as coach of the Jags on October 7, 1997, to return to the NBA. Send Flowers . 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. During one game, Musselman played his starters the entire 48 minutes, according to The New York Times. He runs the beach. The youngest of eight children, Jerry always worked any odd jobs as a youngster as his desire to help his . Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of William Musselman (179225484)? Lukewarm. Calling hours . Controversial, Fiery Musselman Dead at 59 - Los Angeles Times He tells you he might still get a call. and had a record of 233-84 as a college coach at Ashland, Minnesota On March 8, 1982, Stepien fired Chuck Daly, who was 9-32 as coach of the Cavs, and replaced him on an interim basis with Musselman, then the team's director of player personnel. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Funeral arrangement under the care ofMemorial Chapel and Plowe Funeral Service. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. I know the teams better than theteams know them.". Newport News Thomas, William "Bill" Langeland Family Funeral Homes Aivars, Irma. Jerry was born on January 27, 1937 in Lynch, Kentucky to Frank Musselman and Grace (Monahan) Musselman. Bill passed September 18th at 92. NBA Coach Musselman Dies. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. 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). However, his teams incurred more than 100 NCAA rules violations that resulted in stiff sanctions after he left. William Clark Zimmerman (1920-2013) - Find a Grave Memorial All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. In August 1965, Ashland's head basketball coach left for another coaching position. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. GREAT NEWS! Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. He'll tell you he should be coaching in the NBA. assis tant with the Portland Trail Blazers since 1997. This is a carousel with slides. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Arnold Musselman to pay them a last tribute. William Arnold Musselman | News, Sports, Jobs - The Mining Gazette Women and children stay away when this guy drives. 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. Obituary. A telephone rings. Bill passed September 18th at 92. 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. Add to your scrapbook. EWING TOWNSHIP -- William Barry Musselman, 81, died Saturday at St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton.