Service map data OpenStreetMap contributors. 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. 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. 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 was derisively called "Musclehead" by WWWE sports radio host Pete Franklin who was a vociferous critic of how Stepien was operating the Cavaliers.[6]. 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. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Obituaries Jan 11, 2023 William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. WebWilliam Arnold Musselman Obituary. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? 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. To view Bills obituary or to send condolences to thefamily please visitwww.memorialchapel.net. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Houghton William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. 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. display: none; 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. He was employed by The Upjohn Co. for 39 years until his retirement in 1990. They'd rather go set up a business down the block where there's no competition. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. April 23, 1948 - The following season (197273), Musselman guided the Gophers to a 21-5 mark. Since moving to Houghton in 2007, Billwas an active volunteer for several Keweenaw area charitable organizations. Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application. Learn more about merges. 3 in the country in March 1973. Weve updated the security on the site. Eric is an assistant coach for the Orlando Magic of the N.B.A. } If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. JO MUSSELMAN OBITUARY. The team only lasted for 11 games of the 1975-76 season before folding with a 3-8 record. This marked the first time in his professional coaching career that he served as an assistant. Try again later. I want my business where there's three other guys doing the same thing.''. Sidney Lowe, who played for Musselman in the CBA and NBA, said his former coach was "very demanding but he was an excellent coach. Bill enjoyed a career in radio broadcasting and later in business development for a number of companies in Canada and the US. Bill Musselman, who had a turbulent stay at the University of Minnesota in the 1970s and became the first coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, died Friday at 59. The Trail Blazers used Musselman as an inspiration for their 2000 playoff run, which ended in the Western Conference finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). 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. 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 display: none; ''You have to be a Bill Musselman player to play for him,'' Lowe once said. 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). As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. He was married July 8, 1978 to Jenny (Thacker) Musselman who survives. 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). TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. To view Bills obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit memorialchapel.net. 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. In two seasons, he led the Jaguars to the 1997 NCAA tournament after turning the program around from a 9-18 record. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. WebWilliam Bill G. Musselman, born September 13, 1927, in Tangier, OK, to parents Bertrum Bert and Mary Alice Mae Musselman. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Musselman took over for player-coach Mack Calvin, who had gone 0-6 since taking over for Al Bianchi. 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. champion teams, said he liked the coach. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of William Musselman (179225484)? He lived in South Range for a short time before moving to Skanee, MI and being adopted by Dayton Barnett. Born in Norristown, Pa., he was the son of the late William S. Musselman, Sr. and Kathryn Seltzer Musselman of Norristown. The Mayo Clinic said he had primary systemic amyloidosis, a rare disease with symptoms similar to bone marrow cancer. We have set your language to Please enter valid email address to continue. Eileen Marie (Smith) Martin, age 88, of Johnston, IA formerly of Sac City, IA, died June 22, 2013, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, IA. You have funeral questions, we have answers. The young Musselman played basketball, football, and baseball at Wooster High School in Wooster, Ohio. 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. William Clifford Musselman was born Aug. 13, 1940, in Wooster, Ohio. record was 78-180. ''He wants guys he can put together like a chain, linked.''. After Musselman left to coach in the ABA, the NCAA placed the Gophers on probation after discovering more than 100 rule violations.[5]. He became coach of the Timberwolves in 1989 and coached them two seasons. Standard text messaging rates apply. The answer came quickly. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. He was born on January 9, 1926 in Salem, Va., He died on May 5, 2000, at 2:45a.m., at the age of 59, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. 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. There were no excuses with him -- you had to play hard every night.". 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. 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. He was a creature of habit. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Kevin W Musselman. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. Funeral arrangement under the care ofMemorial Chapel and Plowe Funeral Service. 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. Treasured grandmother of Ava and Nathan Shaw and soon to be arriving baby Musselman. Please consider a donation as requested by the family. Write your message of sympathy today. The Squires went 15-68 on the season and disbanded on May 10, 1976. In 1958 he was drafted by the Army and served through 1960. Eric Musselman is an assistant coach with the Orlando Magic. Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, USA. Musselman said last month he had bone marrow cancer. He was married July 8, 1978 to Jenny (Thacker) Musselman who survives. Bill was born May 8, 1957 in You can always change this later in your Account settings. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. 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. 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. 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. As received from the Pearce Funeral Home: Karl Peter Englund, 49, of Lake Linden and . The Associated Press contributed to this report. I wouldn't be in my position today if he hadn't taken me on as a CBA player. Failed to delete memorial. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. This is a carousel with slides. This account has been disabled. "He had a very humorous side to him that I think a lot of people didn't see," Lowe said. 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. #inline-recirc-item--id-b5cfc642-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d, #right-rail-recirc-item--id-b5cfc642-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d { He was known for his trademark intensity, once being quoted as saying, "Defeat is worse than death because you have to live with defeat." In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory can be madeto the charity of your choice.To view Bill's obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit www.memorialchapel.netThe Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel has been assisting the family. ", Benagh, Jim. He was 59. 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. The cause of death was heart and kidney failure, a Mayo Clinic spokesman said. On Oct. 3, 2012, he married the love of his life, Lynn Parson. Musselman died at the clinic's St. Marys Hospital. He brought Minnesota its first Big Ten title in 53 years, sold-out arenas, 127 N.C.A.A. Bucyrus, Musselman suffered a stroke on October 30, 1999, following Portland's preseason game against the Phoenix Suns. 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Musselman had the highest winning percentage of any basketball coach in Univesity of Minnesota history (69-32) during four seasons from 1971-1975. William Musselman passed away at age 65 years old on July 8, 2005. I will particularly miss our political discussions ! William was a Poland Seminary High School graduate and received a degree in Chemical Engineering from Musselman was fired on April 22, 1991, a day after the 199091 season ended. Born March 9, 1928 in Abington, William was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean War. So many stories and good times..His Windsor buddies will have lots more to say at his memorial back here in the spring. Henry David Musselman, Jr., 72, of Carlisle passed away Friday, October 15th, 2010 at Holy Spirit Hospital. Musselman went 4-22 with the Squires before he was replaced by Jack Ankerson on January 21, 1976. 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. In 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. Musselman's 1997 South Alabama team went 23-7 and nearly upset eventual champion Arizona in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. 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. Learn more about managing a memorial . In 1972, Minnesota and Ohio State brawled on the court, with three players going to the hospital. The "three-peat" followed in 1986-87 in Rapid City, South Dakota, where the team had moved at the conclusion of the regular season. William L. Barnett, age 87, passed away on January 6th, 2023 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. Musselman is survived by his wife, Julie; and three children, Eric, Nicole and Max. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock. Portland eliminated the Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs. .component--type-recirculation .item:nth-child(5) { Tampa Bay repeated as CBA champions the following season going 46-19 and defeating the LaCrosse (Wisc.) In Musselman's first season of coaching, the KSUHS Statesmen finished 14-5 and earned a share of the conference title.[2]. Marvels funeral service will be at 3 p.m., Sunday, September 29, 2013 at Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson, with Rev. HENRY MUSSELMAN OBITUARY. Published by Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock on Jan. 8, 2023. Today's breaking news and more in your inbox, Copyright The Mining Gazette | https://www.mininggazette.com | P.O. ", 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. He was born November 20, 1932 in Kalamazoo, the son of Henry and Phyllis (Davis) Musselman. He held 14 head coaching jobs over 35 yers and had been an assistant with the Portland Trail Blazers since 1997. 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. ", 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. On Tuesday night, when the Trail Blazers won the series, their players and coaches signed the game ball as a gift to him. 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. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Bill valued his time on Harley Davidson motorcycles, especially his long road trips with friends. GREAT NEWS! Bill lived in London, Smith Falls and Ottawa, Ontario beforemoving to Edmonton Alberta in 1981. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, January 11th 2023 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the B&B. Trending News Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. They worried more about the next payroll than they did about the next practice. He taught me the ropes, how to play with toughness. #inline-recirc-item--id-b5cfc642-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d ~ .item:nth-child(5) { On April 10, 1952, Don was united in marriage to Evelyn Ritsema. Visitation Friday 3pm to Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Going into the game, Gophers coach Bill Musselman, whose team was mostly black, played the race card to get them his players stoked up. As an expansion team, his 1984-85 Thrillers team rolled to a 45-18 record to win the CBA title, downing the Detroit Spirits in seven games. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. 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. Bill loved to travel, and loved to share travel with friends, associates, and especially his beloved Norma. He is survived by his wife, Julie; their son, Max; and a son, Eric, and a daughter, Nicole, from a previous marriage. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Arnold Musselman to pay them a last tribute. Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA. WebHoughton William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. 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. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory can be madeto the charity of your choice. (74 years old). Obituary Print Don passed away July 9, 2011 at Bronson Methodist Hospital and went to his heavenly home. Funeral Saturday 9:45am from RICHARD J. MODELL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 12641 W. 143rd St., Homer Glen to St. Bernard Church. ", 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. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. He was the That's one thing that Musselman always gave us: a chance to win. Bill will be missed by all who called him friend.The family will receive friends at Lotz Funeral Home in Salem on Thursday, August 25, 2022 from 10 until 11 a.m. A funeral service will follow in the chapel of Lotz Funeral Home in Salem at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Mr. Musselman was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on February 2, 1938, the son of the late Henry David and Edith (Bitzer) Musselman, both of Lancaster. Bill was born May 8, 1957 in Bucyrus to the late Floyd and Catherine (Spears) Musselman. He was predeceased by : his brother Robert Musselman. Try again. OH 44820. The attack on Witte came near the end of the Gophers-Buckeyes game. His father, Clifford Musselman, was an auto mechanic and band promoter. Sorry! 0 cemeteries found in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, USA. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. When he graduated in 1958, he was the school's second all-time leading scorer. He received a bachelor's degree from Wittenberg and a master's in education from Kent State. 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. He will be sorely missed.". Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Privacy Policy and "I like not having the pressure of being a head coach," he said. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? HoughtonWilliam (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 Riversidearea of Windsor Ontario. "I think that he played this out on his own terms - the way he wanted to go," Dunleary said. Last month he received a diagnosis of multiple myeloma, cancer of the bone marrow. 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 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. 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. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Try again later. A lot of people don't like competition. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riverside area of Windsor Ontario. display: block; Search above to list available cemeteries. There, over the next three seasons, Musselman would build one of the winningest franchises in sports history. Catbirds in five games, 4-1. Late in the fourth quarter, one of the refs called three charging fouls on my best player, Cedric Henderson, and the Thrillers eventually won on a buzzer-beating shot by the late 'Fast' Eddie Johnson. The cause of death was heart and kidney failure. 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. [7] Although the Wolves lost the game 106-96, it resulted in Breuer scoring a career high 40 points.[8]. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory can be made to the charity of your choice. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Ways to honor William Musselman's life and legacy. 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 was the beloved husband for 62 years of S. Jane (Bittner) Musselman. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Arnold Musselman to pay them a last tribute. Musselman, who had served as head coach during the game after Mike Dunleavy was ejected, collapsed after leaving the arena. WILLIAM MUSSELMAN OBITUARY Houghton William A. Musselman, 74, a resident of Houghton passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the UP Health Systems - He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Kenneth and Virginia (Smith) Musselman. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. William Arnold Musselman Obituary. I saw a couple of players, their eyes rolling around, and I walked away thinking, 'Come on, they're 30-3 and you're still challenging them.' There is a problem with your email/password. Oops, we were unable to send the email. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and William G Musselman of Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia was born on July 23, 1939. Bill's motto was 'work hard, play hard'. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. Pass the ball, pass the ball, cut down the shots for the other team." 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. 1,025 Views. Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed Cleveland, Ohio Obituary Busch Funeral and Crematory Services - Parma Obituary William Bruce Musselman, Jr. September 5, 1941 to May 15, 2020 Bruce 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. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Musselman's roster included Rodney Monroe, Ronnie Grandison, Clinton Wheeler, Dave Jamerson, Brook Steppe, Tod Murphy, and Ralph McPherson. For his efforts, Musselman was honored as CBA Coach of the Year. Pound sign (#) denotes interim head coach. Mass 10:30am Interment Orland Memorial Park Cemetery. Warren Maxted officiating. Published by Roanoke Times on Aug. 24, 2022. Bill was a longtime wonderful friend that we will sorely miss. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Musselman, fiery, intense and always jumping from his sideline seat, was a basketball vagabond, coaching at all levels of the game. "Minnesota Five's Loss Becomes N.I.T. William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Bill Musselman, 59, Intense Basketball Coach, https://www.nytimes.com/2000/05/06/sports/bill-musselman-59-intense-basketball-coach.html. Try again later. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck. Make sure that the file is a photo. Other coaches who played for Musselman include Flip Saunders, Scott Roth, Michael Ray Richardson, and Tod Murphy (Gordon College). He continued to kick and pound his fists on the closed locker room door, raging for another 10 minutes. Privacy Policy and 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. Not all of Musselman's players enjoyed him. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. See the article in its original context from. 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.' 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. Always.". In six seasons at Ashland (1965-71), four at Minnesota (1971-75) and two at South Alabama (1995-97), his teams won 233 games and lost 84. Please reset your password. Once, he was asked the most irrational thing he had ever done. Thanks for your help! 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