"Sports World Specials by Jim Benagh: A Different Court,", "Musselman hatched improbable cradle of NBA coaches", "Golden State Warriors at Minnesota Timberwolves Box Score, February 4, 1990", BasketballReference.com: Bill Musselman (as coach), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bill_Musselman&oldid=1132162809, This page was last edited on 7 January 2023, at 15:25. He is survived by his wife and children, brother John (Brenda Taylor) Musselman andsister Lee (Alan) Curtis of Windsor, Ontario as well as beloved nieces and nephewsCarrie, Sean, Reilly, Scott, Dayna, Darren, Angela and Jesse. Susan E. Musselman, 102, a resident of The Village at Morrisons Cove, formerly of Klahr, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, at the home. On Tuesday night, when the Trail Blazers won the series, their players and coaches signed the game ball as a gift to him. Bill valued his time on Harley Davidson motorcycles, especially his long road trips with friends. At Wittenberg University, Musselman, 5 feet 10 inches and 175 pounds, lettered in basketball, football and baseball. Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday, Central Baptist Church, 2015 Pennington Road, Ewing. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. After high school, he attended Wittenberg College (now Wittenberg University) in Springfield, Ohio, where he played basketball for Ray Mears, who would later coach the University of Tennessee. 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. 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. Thanks for your help! ", In an Associated Press story that day after Musselman died, Greg Anthony, a guard for the Portland Trail Blazers, described Musselman as "a great, great man. Verify and try again. He had owned and operated Musselman & Son Excavating & Grading in Warrington. (85 years old). According to former CBA coach Charley Rosen, Musselman possessed an "admirable sense of fairness." With only a few months before the start of the 1965-66 season, Musselman was promoted to head coach. Today's breaking news and more in your inbox, Copyright The Mining Gazette | https://www.mininggazette.com | P.O. record was 78-180. Musselman had the highest winning percentage of any basketball coach in Univesity of Minnesota history (69-32) during four seasons from 1971-1975. I don't know why. 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. His overall coaching record at Minnesota is 61-32 with a .656 winning percentage. Bill lived in London, Smith Falls and Ottawa, Ontario before moving to Edmonton Alberta in 1981. ", 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. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 27th 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Horne Funeral Home (1300 N Franklin St, Christiansburg, VA 24073). A lot of people don't like competition. William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel has been assisting the family. I thought you might like to see a memorial for William Clifford Bill Musselman I found on Findagrave.com. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riverside area of Windsor Ontario. Among the biggest mistakes, Minnesota coach Bill Musselman had worked the Gophers and their fans into a frenzy, billing the Ohio State game as the biggest in school history and telling his. 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. Musselman has three children: two sons and a daughter. The team fared no better after Musselman's firing, finishing the season with a 16-28 record. William "Bill" G. Musselman, born September 13, 1927, in Tangier, OK, to parents Bertrum "Bert" and Mary Alice "Mae" Musselman. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Be the first to post a memory or condolences. His oldest son Eric, formerly head coach of the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings, is currently the head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks mens basketball team. Make sure that the file is a photo. Try again later. Musselman inherited a sagging program at Minnesota this season. The Razorbacks also finished second in the SEC behind Alabama with a 13-4. Since moving to Houghton in 2007, Billwas an active volunteer for several Keweenaw area charitable organizations. Musselman was fired on April 22, 1991, a day after the 199091 season ended. display: none; 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. "I like not having the pressure of being a head coach," he said. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. The young Musselman played basketball, football, and baseball at Wooster High School in Wooster, Ohio. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Musselman claimed "the only time I yell is before a game and at halftime," explaining that his passion helps players give "maximum effort every second. Jody Kay Musselman, 58, of Mechanicsburg, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at her home. Bill was born May 8, 1957 in Bucyrus to the late Floyd and Catherine (Spears) Musselman. ''He wants guys he can put together like a chain, linked.''. He was the owner of Musselman Building and Construction Company and also was the founding owner of Musselman's Warehouse complex, all in Sebring. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. He was preceded in death by his parents, W.L. 1509 Trent Blvd., Lexington, KY View on map Jerry Carl Musselman of Nicholasville, Kentucky passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021 at the age of 84. [7] Although the Wolves lost the game 106-96, it resulted in Breuer scoring a career high 40 points.[8]. Award recipient Jim Frame. Terms of Service apply. Last month he received a diagnosis of multiple myeloma, cancer of the bone marrow. 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. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. Bill Hardy, Joann Blacketer, Sandra and Paul Karem. 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. Calling. That season he led the club to a 28-20 record and the only WBA title game. Box 368, Houghton, MI 49931 | 906-482-1500. Share Condolences . To use this feature, use a newer browser. That's one thing that Musselman always gave us: a chance to win. There was an error deleting this problem. Other coaches who played for Musselman include Flip Saunders, Scott Roth, Michael Ray Richardson, and Tod Murphy (Gordon College). The cause of death was heart and kidney failure. 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. Bill was especially proud of obtaining his private pilot's license, aviation was an interest from his childhood. Two other Ohio State players were also hospitalized as a result of the brawl. Catbirds in five games, 4-1. January 7, 2023 Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. } Please enter your email and password to sign in. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Print The year-by-year results found on gophersports.com claim that Bill Musselman's third Minnesota basketball team, the 1973-74 Gophers, played Bradley and New Mexico at the end of December. 0 cemeteries found in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, USA. Musselman, fiery, intense and always jumping from his sideline seat, was a basketball vagabond, coaching at all levels of the game. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Bill lived in London, Smith Falls and Ottawa, Ontario before moving to Edmonton Alberta in 1981. Bill was also an automotive restoration enthusiast, there was always a classic or two in the garage. Musselman once explained his intensity this way: ''I love competition. She was the loving wife of the late William R. Musselman, Sr. who . ", 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. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. Terms of Service apply. This year, however, Arkansas went 4-4 in February. 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. All Rights Reserved. #inline-recirc-item--id-b5cfc642-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d, #right-rail-recirc-item--id-b5cfc642-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d { display: block; He was an American basketball coach in the NCAA, the ABA, the WBA, the CBA and the NBA. Following the 1970-71 season, Musselman left Ashland for the University of Minnesota. Bill lived in London, Smith Falls and Ottawa, Ontario before moving to Edmonton Alberta in 1981. Bill graduated from Hartford City High School in 1945. For his efforts, Musselman was honored as CBA Coach of the Year. Standard text messaging rates apply. Musselman had been a head coach in four pro leagues - the NBA, Continental Basketball Association, American Basketball Association and Western Basketball Association. Kurt Barry Walbeck Walbeck, Kurt Barry 5/22/1942 - 2/13/2023 Portage Kurt Barry Walbeck passed away Monday, February. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Products containing delta-8-THC became widely available in most of the USA following the 2018 Farm Bill, and Kansas legalizing it in 2019. Not all of Musselman's players enjoyed him. } Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riverside area of. Musselman suffered a stroke on October 30, 1999, following Portland's preseason game against the Phoenix Suns. They'd rather go set up a business down the block where there's no competition. The team only lasted for 11 games of the 1975-76 season before folding with a 3-8 record. He was predeceased by : his wife Norma Jean Jackson Musselman; and his parents, Harry Musselman and Kathleen Musselman. Musselman, 56, led Arkansas to a 25-7 record last season and its first NCAA Tournament Elite Eight appearance since 1995. 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. '", In the newspaper articles and columns following his death, Musselman was described as "volatile," "colorful," "intense," and "fiery." Still, critics claimed he had stirred his players into a frenzy before the game that night and encouraged overly aggressive play. But the 29 wins under Musselman were a high-water mark for the T-wolves, who failed to top 29 wins until 1996-97. Bill passed September 18th at 92. William Arnold Musselman Obituary 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. Jerry was born on January 27, 1937 in Lynch, Kentucky to Frank Musselman and Grace (Monahan) Musselman. Born in Easton, PA, he had resided in Ewing Township for 35 years.William retired from the New Jer . 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. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Charles J. Musselman, 62, Duncansville, passed away Saturday morning at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. "I think that he played this out on his own terms - the way he wanted to go," Dunleary said. 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. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. EWING TOWNSHIP -- William Barry Musselman, 81, died Saturday at St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton. 3 in the country in March 1973. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riverside area of Windsor Ontario. 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. He was 59. Year should not be greater than current year. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. 2000 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. #inline-recirc-item--id-b5cfc642-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d ~ .item:nth-child(5) { ''. 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. In his first season, at the age of 25, he guided the Eagles to a 10-10 record. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. 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. He will be sorely missed.". Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Kelvin, Jason, Emma, Patrick, Carl Michael, Kyle and Casey; sister, Chris Brinser and brother, Bill Schmidt, as well . The cause of. Failed to remove flower. 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.' 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