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2000 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Oops, something didn't work. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. Musselman suffered a stroke last October. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. [3], His tenure at Minnesota was tainted. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Bill valued his time on Harley Davidson motorcycles, especially his long road trips with friends. "He had a very humorous side to him that I think a lot of people didn't see," Lowe said. "Minnesota Five's Loss Becomes N.I.T. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riverside area of Windsor Ontario. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Musselman, fiery, intense and always jumping from his sideline seat, was a basketball vagabond, coaching at all levels of the game. One regret, he said, was not spending more time with his family. 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. A September 1, 1985, article in The New York Times described Musselman's Gophers as "an extremely physical basketball team." We are sad to announce that on January 7, 2023, at the age of 74, William Arnold Musselman of Houghton, Michigan passed away. 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. Obituary NORTH MANCHESTER, IN William Bill H. Musselman, 86, passed away at 5 a.m. Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Peabody Retirement Center in North Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Arnold Musselman to pay them a last tribute. 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 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. Catbirds in five games, 4-1. In two seasons, he led the Jaguars to the 1997 NCAA tournament after turning the program around from a 9-18 record. 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. Published by Roanoke Times on Aug. 24, 2022. The team fared no better after Musselman's firing, finishing the season with a 16-28 record. There were no excuses with him -- you had to play hard every night.". Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. In the team's 2000-01 media guide, which was dedicated to Musselman, he was described as "a keen strategist and an inspiring motivator.". Today's breaking news and more in your inbox, Copyright The Mining Gazette | https://www.mininggazette.com | P.O. Just 19 games into the season, sporting a 6-13 record, Musselman was fired. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. On October 8, 1997, after two successful seasons as head coach at the University of South Alabama, Musselman returned to the NBA as an assistant with the Portland Trail Blazers, under Mike Dunleavy Sr. This marked the first time in his professional coaching career that he served as an assistant. 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. William L. Barnett, age 87, passed away on January 6th, 2023 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. William R. Musselman, Sr. HANOVER William R. Musselman Sr. 74, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, June 23, 2010, The cause of death was heart and kidney failure, a Mayo Clinic spokesman said. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? William was a Poland Seminary High School graduate and received a degree in Chemical Engineering from I want my business where there's three other guys doing the same thing.''. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. As received from the Pearce Funeral Home: Karl Peter Englund, 49, of Lake Linden and . Musselman, who had served as head coach during the game after Mike Dunleavy was ejected, collapsed after leaving the arena. He was the beloved husband for 62 years of S. Jane (Bittner) Musselman. His 1968-69 Ashland team allowed an NCAA-record-low 33.9 points per game, a byproduct of his relentless pursuit, at the time, of pitching shut-outs (allowing no points) while head coach. Musselman was the second of five children. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. In March 1995, Musselman returned to the NCAA after a 25-year absence with the University of South Alabama. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Try again later. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riversidearea of Windsor Ontario. 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. In 1972, Minnesota and Ohio State brawled on the court, with three players going to the hospital. 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. Eileen was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Marie Smith; brothers: Cecil, Joe, and Frank; sisters-in-law: Pat Smith, Marvel Smith, and Luella Smith; and brothers-in-law: Dick Martin and Bill Musselman. I don't know why. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. "I think that he played this out on his own terms - the way he wanted to go," Dunleary said. Bill was a longtime wonderful friend that we will sorely miss. 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. A week after the ABA's San Diego franchise folded on November 11, 1975, Musselman was hired to coach the league's Virginia Squires. He became coach of the Timberwolves in 1989 and coached them two seasons. He had owned and operated Musselman & Son He was known for his trademark intensity, once being quoted as saying, "Defeat is worse than death because you have to live with defeat."[1]. ", NBA coach Flip Saunders was quoted in the St. Paul Pioneer Press the day after Musselman died. In August 1965, Ashland's head basketball coach left for another coaching position. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 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. Obituaries Jan 11, 2023 William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. 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. So many stories and good times..His Windsor buddies will have lots more to say at his memorial back here in the spring. On Oct. 3, 2012, he married the love of his life, Lynn Parson. Ways to honor William Musselman's life and legacy. January 7, 2023 During the 1973-74 campaign, without Brewer, Behagen, or Turner, the Gophers dropped to 12-12 under Musselman. BRISTOL - Paul William Musselman, age 94, of Bristol, Tenn., passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at his home. Year should not be greater than current year. ", 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. Since moving to Houghton in 2007, Bill was an active volunteer for several Keweenaw area charitable organizations. 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). David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. Would you like to offer William Arnold Musselmans loved ones a condolence message? 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. For his efforts, Musselman was honored as CBA Coach of the Year. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April Obituary Print Don passed away July 9, 2011 at Bronson Methodist Hospital and went to his heavenly home. 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. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Bucyrus, It was difficult for them to concentrate on basketball.". 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. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Arnold Musselman to pay them a last tribute. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of William Musselman (179225484)? The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? 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.". This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 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. Standard text messaging rates apply. WebWilliam Clifford Bill Musselman Birth 13 Aug 1940. 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. Who have you beaten? Trending News He was a decent high school athlete whose basketball team fared well against a neighboring team led by Bobby Knight. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179225484/william-clifford-musselman. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. He was an American basketball coach in the NCAA, the ABA, the WBA, the CBA and the NBA. His doctors said he also had amyloidosis, which causes the liver to produce an abnormal protein that attacks body organs. That was as good as going to the playoffs. Following the 1970-71 season, Musselman left Ashland for the University of Minnesota. Of Musselman, Saunders said, "In anything he did, he had great passion. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Published by Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock on Jan. 8, 2023. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. HENRY MUSSELMAN OBITUARY. Sidney Lowe, who played for Musselman in the CBA and NBA, said his former coach was "very demanding but he was an excellent coach. He was predeceased by his parents and elder brother Robert Musselman. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. [4] Musselman maintained that he had nothing to do with the incident. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. 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. Bill lived in London, Smith Falls and Ottawa, Ontario beforemoving to Edmonton Alberta in 1981. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Once, he was asked the most irrational thing he had ever done. 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. 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 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. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, January 11th 2023 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the B&B. 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. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. He was born on January 9, 1926 in Salem, Va., Terms of Service apply. Box 368, Houghton, MI 49931 | 906-482-1500. Bill passed September 18th at 92. Consider offering these words of comfort if you're not sure what's appropriate. 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