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Abe Pollin, 1923-2009
By Jamie Mottram | November 24, 2009
Wizards owner Abe Pollin, a great Washingtonian, died today.
The news just broke, and the tributes are pouring in from all sides. We’ll link them as we see them, and thanks to Getty Images for the above photo. It was taken in 1975, three years before his Bullets were NBA champs.
Running links/updates:
“Abe Pollin was professional basketball in this city.” [Bullets Forever]
The Post’s obit doesn’t do Abe justice. (Note: It’s updated now.) [WaPo]
The Times’ canned obit is a little bit better. [TWT]
Longtime Post Sports editor George Solomon discusses Abe. [WaPo]
Lindsay Czarniak interviewed Abe’s wife Irene recently. [NBC Washington]
“A hellish negotiator, Pollin was generous with his riches.” [City Desk]
“A group led by Ted Leonsis is poised to take ownership” of the Wiz. [AP]
Two great photos of Abe hugging players. [Ball Don't Lie, Dan Shanoff]
More great photos from the life of Abe Pollin. [WaPo]
Dan Snyder endears himself by remembering Abe. [D.C. Sports Bog]
Topics: Abe Pollin, Wizards | 1 Comment »
February 17th, 2010 at 11:29 PM
Does anyone know where I can find the picture of Abe and Antawn hugging in the locker room after we beat the Bulls?