Musselman resigned as coach of the Jags on October 7, 1997, to return to the NBA. CHARLES J. MUSSELMAN January 14, 1960 May 28, 2022 Charles J. Musselman, 62, Duncansville, passed away Saturday morning at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. He became coach of the Timberwolves in 1989 and coached them two seasons. I don't know why. Not all of Musselman's players enjoyed him. Year should not be greater than current year. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. violations and a 1972 brawl that sent three Ohio State players to a hospital. 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. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179225484/william-clifford-musselman. This account has been disabled. In two seasons, he led the Jaguars to the 1997 NCAA tournament after turning the program around from a 9-18 record. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. On April 10, 1952, Don was united in marriage to Evelyn Ritsema. There is a problem with your email/password. The young Musselman played basketball, football, and baseball at Wooster High School in Wooster, Ohio. Eileen Marie (Smith) Martin, age 88, of Johnston, IA formerly of Sac City, IA, died June 22, 2013, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, IA. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Resend Activation Email. Failed to report flower. Still, critics claimed he had stirred his players into a frenzy before the game that night and encouraged overly aggressive play. A week after the ABA's San Diego franchise folded on November 11, 1975, Musselman was hired to coach the league's Virginia Squires. Helicopter crash near Ukraine kindergarten kills children and top officials, U.S. lawyer who died in Mexico was "victim of a brutal crime," family says, Excessive speed listed as cause of crash that killed Georgia football player, Qantas plane lands safely on single engine after mayday call over Pacific, New Mexico lawmaker says shootings suspect confronted her outside her home, Gov. On Oct. 3, 2012, he married the love of his life, Lynn Parson. He was 59. champion teams, said he liked the coach. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel has been assisting the family. Try again later. At 25, Musselman became the head coach at Ashland University in Ohio, where his team set a National Collegiate Athletic Association record by allowing an average of only 33.9 points a game over a season. It was difficult for them to concentrate on basketball.". As he recalled it, he told his players: ''You guys haven't beaten anybody. 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.". Sidney Lowe, who played for Musselman in the CBA and NBA, said his former coach was "very demanding but he was an excellent coach. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? In During the 1973-74 campaign, without Brewer, Behagen, or Turner, the Gophers dropped to 12-12 under Musselman. September 13, 1927 September 18, 2019 IN THE CARE OF Howe Mortuary & Crematory William Bill G. Musselman, born September 13, 1927, in Tangier, OK, to U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016, U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Please consider a donation as requested by the family. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. He was the beloved husband for 62 years of S. Jane (Bittner) Musselman. 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. Portland eliminated the Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs. For the last three seasons, he was an assistant coach of the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association. January 7, 2023 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]. 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. There was a problem getting your location. Musselman's expansion team won more games than any of the four expansion teams and more in his second season (29) than any expansion team since the 1974-75 New Orleans Jazz. His doctors said he also had amyloidosis, which causes the liver to produce an abnormal protein that attacks body organs. To view Bills obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit memorialchapel.net. 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. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. Visitation Friday 3pm to We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. He was predeceased by : his brother Robert Musselman. He taught me the ropes, how to play with toughness. Terms of Service apply. Of Musselman, Saunders said, "In anything he did, he had great passion. Bill lived in London, Smith Falls and Ottawa, Ontario beforemoving to Edmonton Alberta in 1981. The "three-peat" followed in 1986-87 in Rapid City, South Dakota, where the team had moved at the conclusion of the regular season. Musselman went 4-22 with the Squires before he was replaced by Jack Ankerson on January 21, 1976. 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. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Today's breaking news and more in your inbox, Copyright The Mining Gazette | https://www.mininggazette.com | P.O. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. In the N.B.A., he coached the Cleveland Cavaliers for two seasons (1980-82) and became the first coach of the expansion Minnesota Timberwolves (1989-91). Bill loved to travel, and loved to share travel with friends, associates, and especially his beloved Norma. After Musselman left to coach in the ABA, the NCAA placed the Gophers on probation after discovering more than 100 rule violations.[5]. ", 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 married July 8, 1978 to Jenny (Thacker) Musselman who survives. The Squires went 15-68 on the season and disbanded on May 10, 1976. ", 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. "I like not having the pressure of being a head coach," he said. } English In Musselman's first season of coaching, the KSUHS Statesmen finished 14-5 and earned a share of the conference title.[2]. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Trending News Dearest aunt to many. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Arnold Musselman to pay them a last tribute. William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. 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. We have set your language to Last month he received a diagnosis of multiple myeloma, cancer of the bone marrow. 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. Privacy Policy and Bill was born May 8, 1957 in Bucyrus to the late Floyd and Catherine (Spears) Musselman. 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. Search above to list available cemeteries. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. He was predeceased by his parents and elder brother Robert Musselman. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April His starting lineup that season featured Flip Saunders, who would go on to have a successful NBA coaching career. The answer came quickly. 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. 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. That was as good as going to the playoffs. Mass 10:30am Interment Orland Memorial Park Cemetery. WILLIAM MUSSELMAN OBITUARY Houghton William A. Musselman, 74, a resident of Houghton passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the UP Health Systems - Pass the ball, pass the ball, cut down the shots for the other team." Expand the Memories and Condolences form. To view Bills obituary or to send condolences to thefamily please visitwww.memorialchapel.net. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. 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. He was employed by The Upjohn Co. for 39 years until his retirement in 1990. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. GREAT NEWS! 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. 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. 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. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. The attack on Witte came near the end of the Gophers-Buckeyes game. He was born in Detroit, MI on July 17th, 1935 to Edward Bohn and Bertha Wayrynen. Consider offering these words of comfort if you're not sure what's appropriate. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one. I thought you might like to see a memorial for William Clifford Bill Musselman I found on Findagrave.com. Minnesota began the season ranked fourth in the nation and ranked as high as No. Bill was also an automotive restoration enthusiast, there was always a classic or two in the garage. There is no photo or video of William Arnold Musselman.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. 's Gain,", "Musselman Selected To Coach Timberwolves", "Musselman of Cavaliers Used to Riding Out Storms", "Minnesota Penalized 3 Years by N.C.A.A. Who have you beaten? OH 44820. William F. Musselman William F. "Bill" Musselman, 59, Englewood, Fla., passed away on Sunday, July 14, in the Tidewell Hospice, Venice, Fla., where he had been a cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. William Musselman William L. Musselman Jr. of Troy Pa., formerly of Warrington, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Obituaries Jan 11, 2023 William (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 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. The team only lasted for 11 games of the 1975-76 season before folding with a 3-8 record. He received a bachelor's degree from Wittenberg and a master's in education from Kent State. I will particularly miss our political discussions ! In his fourth and final season at Minnesota, Musselman's team went 18-8 and included a roster of future NBA players Mychal Thompson, Mark Landsberger, and Mark Olberding. Average Age & Life Expectancy William G Musselman lived 8 years shorter than the average Musselman family member when he died at the age of 65.