RIP Abe Pollin

[TZ]

WASHINGTON – Abe Pollin, the Washington Wizards owner who brought an NBA championship to the nation's capital and later had the mettle to stand up to Michael Jordan, died Tuesday. He was 85.

His death was announced by his company, Washington Sports & Entertainment. No details were disclosed but Pollin suffered from progressive supranuclear palsy, a rare brain disorder impairs movement and balance. He had heart bypass surgery in 2005 and broke his pelvis two

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091124/ap_on_sp_bk_ne/bkn_obit_pollin

Very sad. A truly good man. He did so much for the community of Washington. He built the Verizon center with his money alone and created a renaissance in that area. He also was very generous with charities. A good man. He will be missed here.
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[DaveinMD]

1. he was a good man

and a huge Democratic donor by the way.

[wilt the stilt]

2. Basketball in it's formative years

had been a city game dominated by Jews and African Americans. Many of the original owners, players, and coaches were Jewish and democrats. I do believe the league still suppopts democrats more that republicans.

[joeybee12]

3. Sad, but he lived a pretty long life...which is good...

RIP.

[Kingofalldems]

4. RIP Mr. Pollin