family. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. From Staff and Wire Reports. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of Sandy A. Musselman and Pamela M . Ron W. Musselman. You can cancel at any time. assis tant with the Portland Trail Blazers since 1997. Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, USA. "He misses having a challenge. seasons from 1971-1975. "I don`t know any Jesse 'The Body' Ventura," Musselman says, handing the phone back. However, his teams incurred more than 100 His father, Clifford Musselman, was an auto mechanic and band promoter. WILLIAM MUSSELMAN OBITUARY. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. seasons. And, of course, he cruises the streets of his home city. They were the first father and son to hold the title of NBA head coach. York Dispatch - Fri, 17 Jul 2020 . Musselman returns, proudly showing off a stack of scouting reports he has made on virtually every NBA team. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. She gets out of thecar and tries to tell Musselman he can't get out, which is something one never does to Musselman. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. display: none; Eric Musselman is an assistant coach with the 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. 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. Orlando Magic. Eric, Nicole and Max. 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 . Musselman's roster included Rodney Monroe, Ronnie Grandison, Clinton Wheeler, Dave Jamerson, Brook Steppe, Tod Murphy, and Ralph McPherson. He was born on January 9, 1926 in Salem, Va., ''You have to be a Bill Musselman player to play for him,'' Lowe once said. Pound sign (#) denotes interim head coach. Musselman just laughs and laughs and laughs as he heads back home. He married Brenda Rudiger in 1982 and was the. His mother was Annabel Caulkins Musselman. A week after the ABA's San Diego franchise folded on November 11, 1975, Musselman was hired to coach the league's Virginia Squires. Vanover transferred that season to Fayetteville after a freshman season with the California Golden Bears.. } violations and a 1972 brawl that sent three Ohio State players to a hospital. Resend Activation Email. 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. One regret, he said, was not spending more time with his family. Houghton. 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). The Mayo His overall coaching record at Minnesota is 61-32 with a .656 winning percentage. Musselman, his jaw clenched, his eyes wild, keeps pumping the gas, his back wheels spitting out grass and mud. Lowe recalled times on the road with the CBA's Tampa Bay Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Photo by John Byrne. [4] Musselman maintained that he had nothing to do with the incident. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. With the NBA out of his life now, Musselman, 52, needs something to occupy his time. He held 14 head coaching jobs over 35 years and had been an 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. 2000 The Associated Press. While he does this, Ebner, 28,talks about the life Musselman doesn't have anymore. ''He wants guys he can put together like a chain, linked.''. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Arnold Musselman to pay them a last tribute. Oliver, who was an NBA assistant coach under Musselman in Cleveland in the early 80s, doesn't hide his feelings about the Timberwolves and how theyhandled his friend. He's poured about $80,000 into it over the last year. On June 19, 1987, Musselman jumped to the Albany (NY) Patroons for the 1987-88 CBA season, guiding the Pats to a remarkable 48-6 record and his fourth consecutive league title. His starting lineup that season featured Flip Saunders, who would go on to have a successful NBA coaching career. Big Ten title that year despite the suspension of two players for He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and . There was a problem getting your location. Explore Life Stories, Offer Condolences & Send Flowers. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, "I don't know," Musselman says, gunning the gas pedal. Musselman has three children: two sons and a daughter. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Hard to imagine this is the same guy who had only a table, chair and bed in his apartment when he coached in Albany. Try again later. In March 1995, Musselman returned to the NCAA after a 25-year absence with the University of South Alabama. 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. His biography, by Bill Heller, was aptly titled ''Obsessed.'' Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. He is survived by his wife, Julie; their son, Max; and a son, Eric, and a daughter, Nicole, from a previous marriage. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. "Minnesota Five's Loss Becomes N.I.T. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service Hancock Chapel has been assisting the family. Last month he received a diagnosis of multiple myeloma, cancer of the bone marrow. Dunleavy's assistants. but I don't know if a lot of people saw the other side of Bill, But the 29 wins under Musselman were a high-water mark for the T-wolves, who failed to top 29 wins until 1996-97. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Find Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok profiles, images and more on IDCrawl - free people search website. Here are the highlights of what the Utah Legislature did this year: Budget and taxes . He slept three to five hours a night because he would not spare more time from work. Ben Roberts. William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Down another street and he`s passing more stylish condos. "Terp" Musselman. A team in France reportedly offered Musselman $400,000 plus an apartment and car to coach. The Mayo Clinic said he had primary systemic amyloidosis, a rare disease with symptoms similar to bone marrow cancer. Lawmakers late Friday put the finishing touches on the state's record $28 billion budget, which included funding more than $5.1 billion in new spending requests and tax cuts.. Water, housing and homelessness, education, transportation, and taxpayers were among the big winners for the upcoming fiscal year. He goes out to dinner almost every night. The "three-peat" followed in 1986-87 in Rapid City, South Dakota, where the team had moved at the conclusion of the regular season. Year should not be greater than current year. Until then, though, he says he's content to live the good life in Florida, a place he has called home since the 1970s. "If they got rid of that goof Stein, maybe things would be all right," Oliver said of the Minnesota owner, who used to be a football player. The family received the Howard Schnellenberger Award. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Bill enjoyed a career in radio broadcasting and later in business development for anumber of companies in Canada and the US. Camillus B. 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 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. 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. Tomorrow. Eric Musselman is an assistant coach with the Orlando Magic. He became coach of the Timberwolves in 1989 and coached them two seasons. the rest of the season. Beached Bill Musselman adjusts to life without basketball. May 6, 2000 12 AM PT. Failed to delete memorial. The team only lasted for 11 games of the 1975-76 season before folding with a 3-8 record. "But don't worry about me," he says. Of course, he has the NBA on TV, but it`s like seeing an oldgirlfriend: Musselman admits it`s hard to watch his old friend when he knowshe should be part of it. With a roster "full of vagabonds, long shots and characters," according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Musselman's Wolves posted a 22-60 record in 1989-90, their first season, and 29-53 the following season. three players going to the hospital. 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). He motivated me. Service map data OpenStreetMap contributors. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. The scary thing is that it`s accurate.". Sorry! Obituary. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. 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. A number of Musselman's former assistant coaches and players went on to coach in the NBA, including Sidney Lowe (Minnesota Timberwolves), Tyrone Corbin (Utah Jazz), Tom Thibodeau (Minnesota Timberwolves), Scott Brooks (Oklahoma City Thunder), Sam Mitchell (Toronto Raptors), and his son Eric Musselman (Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors). "Who's this?" 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. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Musselman was fired on April 22, 1991, a day after the 199091 season ended. Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application. William Musselman William L. Musselman Jr. of Troy Pa., formerly of Warrington, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012. Write your message of sympathy today. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Before getting fired in April of 1991, Musselman was the head coach of the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves for two years. Nancy A. Sidney Lowe, an assistant coach of the Timberwolves who played on three of Musselman's C.B.A. . There is no photo or video of William Harry Musselman.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. But he still has people calling him from the NBA, people asking him for advice.". Musselman was named in nearly half of the violations. 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. 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. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Try again later. Blasts the horn. He brought Minnesota its first Big Ten title in 53 years, sold-out arenas, 127 N.C.A.A. word of self-pity, never said 'why me' or 'it's not fair.' All of them are pro-Musselman (of course), and some suggest he should be coaching in the NBA again. Musselman was named CBA Coach of the Year for the second time following the 1987-88 season. The Gophers went on to win the Big Ten title that year despite the suspension of two players for the rest of the season. At Wittenberg University, Musselman, 5 feet 10 inches and 175 pounds, lettered in basketball, football and baseball. It was difficult for them to concentrate on basketball.". Bob was born December 14, 1930 in Kalamazoo, Michigan a son of Henry and Phyllis (Davis) Musselman. "I love it down here," Musselman says. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. "I know more than the people in the league know. game. "Terp" Musselman, 78, a resident of Bexley, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, surrounded by his family. Eric is an assistant coach for the Orlando Magic of the N.B.A. Musselman died at the clin ic's St. Marys She was the loving wife of the late William R. Musselman, Sr. who . Bill Musselman, who had a turbulent stay at the University . (Weaver) Musselman, age 86, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2023 at Homewood at Plum Creek in Hanover. Make sure that the file is a photo. His doctors said he also had amyloidosis, which causes the liver to produce an abnormal protein that attacks body organs. He drove the same way to get to practice, the same way to get to the airport. "There is absolutely no doubt that the one thing in the world he should be doing is coaching.". Jerry Carl Musselman of Nicholasville, Kentucky passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021 at the age of 84. 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. the hospital. He works out at the racquet club. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. ", 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. No knock, of course. Clinic said he had primary systemic amyloidosis, a rare disease Undated Times Union file photo -- From left, Bill Musselman, Herb Brown and Phil Jackson in Albany, NY. In 1972, Minnesota and Ohio State brawled on the court, with The Associated Press contributed to this report. He marvels over "A Few Good Men." Terms of Service apply. Please enter your email and password to sign in. January 8, 2023 View All View By Location. During one game, Musselman played his starters the entire 48 minutes, according to The New York Times. Privacy Policy and He moves the BMW as though on asphalt. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed 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. Hanson resigned after one season and was replaced by Bill Musselman. stay at the University of Minnesota in the 1970s and became the SARASOTA, Fla. Bill Musselman navigates his black 1988 BMW 325i through the turns of the Sarasota Surf & Racquet Club. Blazers president Bob Whitsitt said Musselman was always area of Windsor Ontario. Being in Florida makes him more at ease, I think.". Find an Obituary. That was the most recent stop in a tumultuous, and sometimes brilliant, career. Died: April 11, 2013 (aged 80) Born: June 3, 1932 . "Now I think he is beyond being frustrated not being in the NBA. L.A. Times Archives. Those sentiments are echoed by Gerald Oliver, a longtime Musselman friend and now the director of player personnel for the Fort Wayne Fury. William "Bill" G. Musselman, born September 13, 1927, in Tangier, OK, to parents Bertrum "Bert" and Mary Alice "Mae" Musselman. He lifts weights. 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 is a carousel. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Bill Musselman talks with another man whose back is to camera. EWING TOWNSHIP -- William Barry Musselman, 81, died Saturday at St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton. (85 years old). He was the 12th of 13 siblings (3 passed away at birth). OBITUARY William Gilbert Musselman September 13, 1927 - September 18, 2019. The state treasurer's office (not the Kansas State Department of Education) would administer the program, but . KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Olivier Nkamhoua scored 16 points to lead No. George Hanson (April 12, 1935 - September 22, 2016) was an American basketball coach. coach in University of Minnesota history (69-32) during four Bill passed September 18th at 92. image/svg+xml . Failed to report flower. He is a win-at-all- costs guy. Jan 11, 2023. He just built it," Musselman says, backing the car out into the street. He has always been a fan of the CBA but he doesn`t need to coach there again. A telephone rings. Musselman said last month he had bone marrow cancer. Today, Musselman, who led the Albany Patroons to the CBA championship in 1988, is still waiting by the phone for the NBA to call again. The BMW swerves but Musselman doesn't give it up. 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. With only a few months before the start of the 1965-66 season, Musselman was promoted to head coach. There, over the next three seasons, Musselman would build one of the winningest franchises in sports history. I don't know why. Musselman, fiery, intense and always jumping from his sideline Who have you beaten? Musselman resigned on October 21, 1982, just a few days before the start of the 1982-83 NBA season. When told no, Musselman nearly slams on the brakes. However, his teams incurred more than 100 NCAA rules violations that resulted in stiff sanctions after he left. '", In the newspaper articles and columns following his death, Musselman was described as "volatile," "colorful," "intense," and "fiery." The meeting took place at the kitchen table of the Musselmans' home in San Diego shortly after Bill Musselman had been hired as coach of the ABA's Sails for the 1975-76 basketball season. Sidney Lowe, who played for Musselman in the CBA and NBA, said his former coach was "very demanding but he was an excellent coach. Naturally, he gets stuck. and Western Basketball Association. BRISTOL - Paul William Musselman, age 94, of Bristol, Tenn., passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at his home. NORTH MANCHESTER, IN - William "Bill" H. Musselman, 86, passed away at 5 a.m. Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Peabody Retirement Center in North Manchester. Except the Applemen raced up and down Cline Court playing basketball in the Class AAAA, Region II, Section 2 tournament against Washington. Bill Musselman cut an impressive figure on the sidelines of the old Centennial . 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]. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Musselman`s car finally rests at the condo of another buddy, "Mean" Gene Okerlund, the announcer for the World Wrestling Federation. Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA. Controversial, Fiery Musselman Dead at 59. 12 Tennessee to a 75-57 victory over Arkansas on Tuesday night. Mainly sunny. "He`s not home," Musselman grouses, and he's off again. 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. Service map data OpenStreetMap contributors. This is a carousel with slides. "I can take it (not being in the NBA) because I'm here," Musselman says, heading for more friends' houses. Julie Ebner, Musselman's girlfriend the last two years, tries to convince him there's a problem. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. 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. William Clifford Musselman was born Aug. 13, 1940, in Wooster, Ohio. What was it? Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. "Keep the Ball Rolling" played as part of an invigorating Gopher basketball pregame warmup that new coach Bill . IN THE CARE OF. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Harry Musselman to pay them a last tribute. ''. The youngest of eight children, Jerry always worked any odd jobs as a youngster as his desire to help his . Oops, we were unable to send the email. Bruce Musselman was the oldest son of Pastor William Bruce Musselman, who, in his younger days was President of Union Gospel Press, Cleveland, Ohio and pastored churches throughout his life. area of Windsor Ontario. Jerry was born on January 27, 1937 in Lynch, Kentucky to Frank Musselman and Grace (Monahan) Musselman. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. He was the 12th of 13 siblings (3 passed away at . His career record in the pros was 603-426, and he won four consecutive CBA championships. 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. To use this feature, use a newer browser. 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. "I think that he played this out on his own terms - the way he wanted to go," Dunleary said. 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. 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. Hospital. All Rights Reserved. The young Musselman played basketball, football, and baseball at Wooster High School in Wooster, Ohio. After setting up a dinner date with Mean Gene, Musselman is bounding back toward his car. He was predeceased by : his brother Robert Musselman. people didn't see, Lowe said. The 1972 team was tarnished by a brawl against The Ohio State Buckeyes, where several Minnesota players assaulted the Ohio State players at the end of the game. He runs this beach every day. A Mayo Clinic spokesman said the cause of death was heart and kidney failure related to liver disease. Bill was born May 8, 1957 in Bucyrus to the late Floyd and Catherine (Spears) Musselman. You have permission to edit this article. "Terp" Musselman, 78, a resident of Bexley, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus . Write your message of sympathy today. According to former CBA coach Charley Rosen, Musselman possessed an "admirable sense of fairness." He will remove his running shorts and Minnesota Timberwolves T-shirt. 's Gain,", "Musselman Selected To Coach Timberwolves", "Musselman of Cavaliers Used to Riding Out Storms", "Minnesota Penalized 3 Years by N.C.A.A. DEC finds 14-foot python in New York suburb, Samantha Humphrey case being treated as homicide, Union leaders say New York state workforce could see mass exodus for better pay, hybrid work, Tour of Utica-area restaurants feels like trip around the world. champion teams, said he liked the coach. Says he plays a mean game of tennis. "I did all this myself," Musselman says, "I know about art and things like that.". "He misses coaching," she says. Baeuerle, Virginia L . He runs the beach. Musselman once explained his intensity this way: ''I love competition. It was originally published on Feb. 7, 1993.) Privacy Policy and Grief Support. The Maroons lost just twice over the past two seasons combined. 3 in the country in March 1973. Everyone tonight was a star in their role.. was 603-426, and he won four consecutive CBA championships. The Kansas Division of Budget estimates that the yearly loss of state aid to school districts would be approximately $152 million. I t`s getting late in the afternoon and Musselman is in the car again, returning from lunch. He has always been a man who just can`t sit still. He is home. Bill lived in London, Smith Falls and Ottawa, Ontario before. That makes Musselman smile. On the way out, Musselman takes a short cut and darts straight across the grass outside the fence. 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 . There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Bill Musselman won't say if he'll move to Rapid City. He`ll critique every critical move a coach makes. "They should always stay in Albany," he says. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Send Flowers. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. The Squires went 15-68 on the season and disbanded on May 10, 1976. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given 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. She was a loving and devoted wife to Bill, and mother to, Kim, Todd, Scott, Mark and Jeff. Stewart had a career day with 36 points and 10 rebounds as the Bulldogs surprised the Bruins in a loser-out morning game. ROCHESTER, Minn. . Just about every night he heads down to the Sarasota Brewing Co., a sports bar. "I think Bill misses coaching every day and every night," Oliver said. NBA Coach Musselman Dies. 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. 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. [7] Although the Wolves lost the game 106-96, it resulted in Breuer scoring a career high 40 points.[8]. 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. sidelines, intense, up and down the floor, up and down the bench, Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. April 23, 1948 - "Tell him it's Bill Musselman," Okerlund whispers. Former Albany Patroons coach Bill Musselman. MUSSELMAN, William BarryOf Ewing Township. Oops, something didn't work. Led by Randy Ayers and Gus Bailey, Reno lost to Herb Brown's Tucson Gunners, four games to three, in the 1979 championship. Musselman said last month he had bone marrow cancer. At . You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Always.". His N.B.A. Sign the Guest Book. He had a very humorous side to him that I think a lot of stroke Oct. 28 and had been hospitalized off and on since. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. Howe Mortuary & Crematory. That's one thing that Musselman always gave us: a chance to win. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. This is beautiful downhere. His old coach at Ohio State, Fred Taylor, hated then-Gophers coach Bill Musselman. Musselman has nibbled but he won`t bite. Tonight. As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his lovingfamily. The cause of death was heart and kidney failure. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riverside area of Windsor Ontario. Standard text messaging rates apply. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. left. "Bram Stoker's Dracula"? Musselman had been a head coach in four pro leagues - the NBA, Continental Basketball Association, American Basketball Association and Western Basketball Association.