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Mr. Irrelevant, a D.C. Sports Blog From the Brothers Mottram: Abe Pollin, 1923-2009
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I have a new role model. RIP Abe Pollin. http://tinyurl.com/yhlusvs 11/25/2009 |
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Reading obits for Abe Pollin. An amazing man. I'll never forget trips to Cap Centre to see our championship Bullets. http://bit.ly/7WFLr0 11/25/2009 |
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God bless you, Abe Pollin. May angels sing you to your final rest. http://bit.ly/6lOPvE 11/25/2009 |
Abe Pollin, 1923-2009
Mr. Irrelevant, a D.C. Sports Blog From the Brothers Mottram —
... 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 ...
Wizards owner Abe Pollin dies, 85
SLAM Online —
... Longtime Washington Wizards owner Abe Pollin died today after a long battle with a rare brain disease. According to the Washington Post: ...
Abe Polin 1923-2009
Bleatings From a Caps Nut —
More to come from us.
Bullets/Wizards Owner Abe Polin, Dead At 85
Can't Stop The Bleeding —
... (shown above with Wes Unseld). While Pollin is remembered by many for presiding over the franchise’s sole NBA championship in 1978, the club’s move from Baltimore to Washington DC (and subsequent ditching of the name “Bullets”, presumably to avoid association with the Clash song of the same name), in more recent years, became the first guy to kick Michael Jordan to the curb since His Airness’ high school J.V. coach., The Washington Post’s Peter Pearl eulogizes a man “among the last of the old-school pro sports owners, running the ...
The Perfect Gift For The Kris Brown Fan In Your Life [Wake Up Deadspin!]
Deadspin —
... practicing judge took the time to rule the Happy Gilmore running swing illegal in the province of Nova Scotia. This is what happens when your court system isn't clogged up with frivolous lawsuits and Guantanamo detainees. •The talented QB who's unjustly hated because of the snobby team he plays for is likely to be under center this weekend, despite his head injuries. Roethlisberger or Clausen? •Abe Pollin, the longest tenured owner in the NBA, died yesterday at 85. The Wizards honored his memory with a 1-point win over a 4-9 team ...
