I thought you might like to see a memorial for William Clifford Bill Musselman I found on Findagrave.com. "I don`t know any Jesse 'The Body' Ventura," Musselman says, handing the phone back. She was a loving and devoted wife to Bill, and mother to, Kim, Todd, Scott, Mark and Jeff. John secured his first head coaching position at New London High School, then accepted the head coach position at Steubenville College followed by GlenOak High School, where he . 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. This is beautiful downhere. Randy Allen Musselman, 36, East Freedom, died unexpectedly Thursday at UPMC Altoona after an apparent heart attack. display: none; William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving. That makes Musselman smile. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Women and children stay away when this guy drives. He became coach of the Timberwolves in 1989 and coached them two "Bram Stoker's Dracula"? Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. and South Alabama. And, of course, he cruises the streets of his home city. He has always been a fan of the CBA but he doesn`t need to coach there again. He was the 12th of 13 siblings (3 passed away at . Art prints on the wall. This account has been disabled. Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Okerlund answers and hands the receiver to Musselman. One of my best friends.". Share Obituary. Try again later. Of Musselman, Saunders said, "In anything he did, he had great passion. Musselman had a lower profile when he left South Alabama after A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. "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. ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) Bill Musselman, who spent a turbulent "I think Bill misses coaching every day and every night," Oliver said. (AP Photo/St. Would you like to offer William Arnold Musselmans loved ones a condolence message? 3 brothers, Richard (Marguerite) Musselman of Hopkins, MI, William (Joanne) Musselman of Kalamazoo, and John (Mary Lyn) Musselman . the rest of the season. Not all of Musselman's players enjoyed him. "You've heard about Richie, right?" Please reset your password. In two seasons, he led the Jaguars to the 1997 NCAA tournament after turning the program around from a 9-18 record. }. stay at the University of Minnesota in the 1970s and became the adjoining hotel room and scare players with ghostly noises. 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. Tampa Bay repeated as CBA champions the following season going 46-19 and defeating the LaCrosse (Wisc.) Bill lived in London, Smith Falls and Ottawa, Ontario before. but I don't know if a lot of people saw the other side of Bill, Musselman suffered a stroke last October. Big Ten title that year despite the suspension of two players for Add to your scrapbook. Those sentiments are echoed by Gerald Oliver, a longtime Musselman friend and now the director of player personnel for the Fort Wayne Fury. 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. 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. POWERED BY. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Olivier Nkamhoua scored 16 points to lead No. Before getting fired in April of 1991, Musselman was the head coach of the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves for two years. 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. Two other Ohio State players were also hospitalized as a result of the brawl. 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. Continental Basketball Association, American Basketball Association Camillus B. The grass is wet and muddy; Musselman doesn't care. three players going to the hospital. . "Honest to God, I'm enjoying myself.". Thrillers and Albany Patroons when Musselman would sneak into an 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. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service Hancock Chapel has been assisting the family. Musselman said last month he had bone marrow cancer. He retired from the Times Union in December 2020 after 35 years. Terms of Service apply. That season he led the club to a 28-20 record and the only WBA title game. The team fared no better after Musselman's firing, finishing the season with a 16-28 record. Try again. 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. moving to Edmonton Alberta in 1981. William R. "Bill" Musselman, 88, of Sebring, Florida passed away at his residence on Thursday, April 15, 2021. The cause of death was heart and kidney failure, a Mayo Clinic spokesman said. L.A. Times Archives. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. He was the 12th of 13 siblings (3 passed away at birth). Musselman waves back. The Manhattan Christian boys and Twin Bridges girls each punched their tickets to the state tournament with Western C titles. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. He continued to kick and pound his fists on the closed locker room door, raging for another 10 minutes. When the sun goes down in Sarasota, Musselman is limited as to what he can do. ", 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. Hanson resigned after one season and was replaced by Bill Musselman. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Ron W. Musselman. Musselman takes off his sun glasses, then takes over the house. Resend Activation Email. "I think that he played this out on his own terms - the way he wanted to go," Dunleary said. 's Gain,", "Musselman Selected To Coach Timberwolves", "Musselman of Cavaliers Used to Riding Out Storms", "Minnesota Penalized 3 Years by N.C.A.A. William Clifford Musselman was born Aug. 13, 1940, in Wooster, Ohio. INWOOD Spring sports practices began Monday in West Virginia. 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. ", NBA coach Flip Saunders was quoted in the St. Paul Pioneer Press the day after Musselman died. This is a carousel with slides. There was an error deleting this problem. Finally, he gives the gas another spurt and the car is back on course. A team in France reportedly offered Musselman $400,000 plus an apartment and car to coach. The two met in Minnesota. When told no, Musselman nearly slams on the brakes. The following season (197273), Musselman guided the Gophers to a 21-5 mark. Musselman had the highest winning percentage of any basketball He was an American basketball coach in the NCAA, the ABA, the WBA, the CBA and the NBA. Musselman had wanted to sit behind the Blazers' bench for Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Musselman once explained his intensity this way: ''I love competition. Comments Off on Obituary: William A. Musselman Thanks for your help! His overall coaching record at Minnesota is 61-32 with a .656 winning percentage. Always.". Musselman served as an assistant for three seasons with the Blazers before his death in May 2000. 12 Tennessee to a 75-57 victory over Arkansas on Tuesday night. "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. 40 years ago, Eric Musselman's father coached the Reno Bighorns; today, the Wolf Pack is playing in a way that would make Eric's father proud. Send Flowers . 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. "I do miss NBA coaching," Musselman says, "but I don't miss the coaching challenge.". Failed to remove flower. 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. William Bruce Musselman, Jr. September 5, 1941 to May 15, 2020. 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. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Harry Musselman to pay them a last tribute. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. A graduate of Musselman High and Shepherd University with a degree in Business Administration, Bill held several managerial positions with Double Day Publishing, Musselman Fruit Processing, and Corning Glass Works. Oops, something didn't work. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Service map data OpenStreetMap contributors. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. two turbulent seasons to join the Trail Blazers as one of Mike Bill was born May 8, 1957 in Bucyrus to the late Floyd and Catherine (Spears) Musselman. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179225484/william-clifford-musselman. Musselman had been a head coach in four pro leagues - the NBA, Continental Basketball Association, American Basketball Association and Western Basketball Association. 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. William Musselman William L. Musselman Jr. of Troy Pa., formerly of Warrington, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012. Anyone can read what you share. ", 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 is home. In 1972, Minnesota and Ohio State brawled on the court, with three players going to the hospital. William Clifford "Bill" Musselman Birth 13 Aug 1940. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed Share this memorial using social media sites or email. William Arnold Musselman Obituary. And he sweetly asks Julie if she'll take the BMW out for a wash. Back home, Musselman can't wait to show off his condo. "I did all this myself," Musselman says, "I know about art and things like that.". 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. Failed to delete memorial. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. As received from the Jacobson Funeral Home: Jane Delervo Clement, passed away on February 21, . He was married July 8, 1978 to Jenny (Thacker) Musselman who survives. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. "He must not have worn a football helmet when he played. . } Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Find Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok profiles, images and more on IDCrawl - free people search website. He said the only way he might ever become a part of the CBA again is if he were to one day buy a team. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Our practices were so consistent. "He misses having a challenge. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. [4] Musselman maintained that he had nothing to do with the incident. Howe Mortuary & Crematory. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. He'll tell you he should be coaching in the NBA. spokesman said. He even has a sculptured glass sea gull in blue resting on one of his glass tables. "He has a fire for coaching basketball, a fire for watching basketball, a fire for thinking basketball. There is quite a height disparity between Musselman and Vanover. Standard text messaging rates apply. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. He was predeceased by : his brother Robert Musselman. 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. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of Sandy A. Musselman and Pamela M . #inline-recirc-item--id-b5cfc642-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d ~ .item:nth-child(5) { He died Nov. 11, 2021. 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. Born in Easton, PA, he had resided in Ewing Township for 35 years.William retired from the New Jer . 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. This is a carousel. 0 cemeteries found in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, USA. Nevada men's basketball coach Eric Musselman high-fives students in the "Muss Buss" section of Lawlor. "I`ve seen everything, I love movies," Musselman says. said Sidney Lowe, an assistant Timberwolves coach who played three Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. View on map. The young Musselman played basketball, football, and baseball at Wooster High School in Wooster, Ohio. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. "Terp" Musselman, 78, a resident of Bexley, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus . 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. 3 in the country in March 1973. I want my business where there's three other guys doing the same thing.''. Bill Musselman. "Keep the Ball Rolling" played as part of an invigorating Gopher basketball pregame warmup that new coach Bill . Bill Musselman, who in the last 35 years held 13 head coaching jobs in college and professional basketball and left an imprint everywhere as a volatile, intense taskmaster, died yesterday at the Mayo Clinic's St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. The answer came quickly. Musselman, fiery, intense and always jumping from his sideline Jerry was born on January 27, 1937 in Lynch, Kentucky to Frank Musselman and Grace (Monahan) Musselman. Add a Memory. 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. SARASOTA, Fla. Bill Musselman navigates his black 1988 BMW 325i through the turns of the Sarasota Surf & Racquet Club. Musselman took over for player-coach Mack Calvin, who had gone 0-6 since taking over for Al Bianchi. In 1964, after one season of coaching high school basketball, Musselman was hired to assist with the football and basketball teams at Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio. Sorry! Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, "I don't know," Musselman says, gunning the gas pedal. EWING TOWNSHIP -- William Barry Musselman, 81, died Saturday at St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton. Mainly sunny. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. For the last three seasons, he was an assistant coach of the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association. SARASOTA, Fla. Bill Musselman navigates his black 1988 BMW 325i through the turns of the Sarasota Surf & Racquet Club. The Mayo Clinic said he had primary systemic amyloidosis, a rare disease with symptoms similar to bone marrow cancer. In his first season, at the age of 25, he guided the Eagles to a 10-10 record. I know the teams better than theteams know them.". Biography: William H. "Bill" Musselman, 58 of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday February 21, 2016 at Kindred Hospital in Mansfield. The Gulf Gate Mall gets a lot of Musselman`s business; he and Julie have seen darn near every movie. He visits Richie Jordan, another Sarasota pal. Musselman said last month he had bone marrow cancer. 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. 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. 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. I don't know why. (74 years old). The BMW swerves but Musselman doesn't give it up. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Musselman would never make that sacrifice. He goes out to dinner almost every night. All Rights Reserved. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. He runs the beach. He is survived by his wife, Julie; their son, Max; and a son, Eric, and a daughter, Nicole, from a previous marriage. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. His N.B.A. August 21, 2022 Today. He had a loving and dedicated mother named Bertha (Combs) Miller who later married James Miller. 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). Musselman resigned on October 21, 1982, just a few days before the start of the 1982-83 NBA season. Just 19 games into the season, sporting a 6-13 record, Musselman was fired. Failed to report flower. End of discussion. I think that he played this out on his own terms, the way he Since moving to Houghton in 2007, Billwas an active volunteer for several Keweenaw area charitable organizations. There, over the next three seasons, Musselman would build one of the winningest franchises in sports history. 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. Camillus B. Bill Musselman, who had a turbulent stay at the University . Burial: private for the family. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Ben Roberts is the University of Kentucky men's basketball beat writer for the Lexington Herald-Leader. To view Bills obituary or to send condolences to thefamily please visitwww.memorialchapel.net. 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. focused, whether it was basketball, his children, his wife, or a 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. In 1972, Minnesota and Ohio State brawled on the court, with Learn more about merges. William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. [3], His tenure at Minnesota was tainted. He seems to need to hear these things. 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. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Verify and try again. The bill allows for individual home school support and other educational services like online learning. Winds light and variable. ''. That was as good as going to the playoffs. He plays the stock market. Other coaches who played for Musselman include Flip Saunders, Scott Roth, Michael Ray Richardson, and Tod Murphy (Gordon College). Musselman barks into the phone. (Steve Twardzik/Albany Patroons), (This is one of Tim Wilkin's favorite stories see the rest. His father, Clifford Musselman, was an auto mechanic and band promoter. Musselman was fired on April 22, 1991, a day after the 199091 season ended. Led by Randy Ayers and Gus Bailey, Reno lost to Herb Brown's Tucson Gunners, four games to three, in the 1979 championship. I think a lot of people probably see Bill as that guy on the James became Bill's father and was a big part of his life growing up. Lotz Funeral Home - Salem 1330 E Main St, Salem, VA 24153. The third annual induction ceremonies of the Louisville Catholic Sports Hall of Fame were celebrated on Nov. 5 at the Kentucky Center for the Arts. Death: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current. 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. area of Windsor Ontario. A system error has occurred. A week after the ABA's San Diego franchise folded on November 11, 1975, Musselman was hired to coach the league's Virginia Squires. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. The death of Corky Taylor on Wednesday brought back memories of that riot, which brought fans onto the court and . "But don't worry about me," he says. the games in Minneapolis, but his doctors wouldn't let him leave the hospital. Search by Name. 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). Musselman suffered a stroke on October 30, 1999, following Portland's preseason game against the Phoenix Suns. Find an Obituary. While at the University of Minnesota, Musselman posted a slogan Wikipedia. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Harry Musselman to pay them a last tribute. Until then, though, he says he's content to live the good life in Florida, a place he has called home since the 1970s. Bill lived in London, Smith Falls and Ottawa, Ontario beforemoving to Edmonton Alberta in 1981. January 7, 2023 On the way out, Musselman takes a short cut and darts straight across the grass outside the fence. 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. Tomorrow. While coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Musselman, whom The New York Times once described as "hot tempered," was criticized for his "disciplinary tactics," according to the Times. He runs this beach every day. He had owned and operated Musselman & Son Excavating . Musselman went 4-22 with the Squires before he was replaced by Jack Ankerson on January 21, 1976. He motivated me. 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). } 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 He weaves his way around the beachfront condos, hardly noticing speed bumps or stop signs. "He misses coaching," she says. He became coach of the Timberwolves in 1989 and coached them two seasons. Funeral arrangement under the care ofLotz Funeral Home. ", Benagh, Jim. 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. Tonight. He was a decent high school athlete whose basketball team fared well against a neighboring team led by Bobby Knight. He was born in Hartford City on October 12, 1927 to the late William Harvey Musselman and the late Blanche (Blake) Musselman. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory can be madeto the charity of your choice. Bill graduated from Hartford City High School in 1945. His videotape collection is filled with NBA games. "If I wasn't coaching and I was living in Albany, I'd go crazy. Tim Wilkin is a freelance sports writer who covers horse racing. 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. He had a stroke Oct. 28 and had been hospitalized off and on since. Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA. For now he's just a fan, albeit a reluctant one. Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. You have permission to edit this article. The Gophers went on to win the Big Ten title that year despite the suspension of two players for the rest of the season. He slept three to five hours a night because he would not spare more time from work. The family received the Howard Schnellenberger Award. seasons from 1971-1975. MUSSELMAN, William BarryOf Ewing Township. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. This Week - 40 Total. Bruce was born in Cleveland, Ohio where he lived . people didn't see, Lowe said. "Terp" Musselman. Musselman looked like it was in midseason form for track. The Thrillers, who went 46-16 overall, lost the first game of the finals to the Rockford (Ill.) Lightning, before winning four consecutive games as Musselman won his third consecutive CBA championship. playoffs. The Cavs went 2-21 under Musselman, who finished the season as head coach, his second stint at the helm. He will be sorely missed.". Just about every night he heads down to the Sarasota Brewing Co., a sports bar. But he still has people calling him from the NBA, people asking him for advice.". Eric Musselman is an assistant coach with the Orlando Magic. years for Musselman in the CBA. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Arnold Musselman to pay them a last tribute. The league folded soon after. with symptoms similar to bone marrow cancer. Explore Life Stories, Offer Condolences & Send Flowers. Musselman bounces out of the car and takes the elevator up to the second floor, looking like a kid in a candy store. "Who's this?" This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google champion teams, said he liked the coach. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Musselman was named CBA Coach of the Year for the second time following the 1987-88 season. image/svg+xml . He also coached the Cleveland Cavaliers for two seasons and had a record of 233-84 as a college coach at Ashland, Minnesota and South Alabama. 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. An ad blocker has likely prevented this video . Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5.