Wizards owner Abe Pollin dies at age 85

Just heard the breaking news on ESPN 980 out of D.C.. The Wash Post has posted it on their banner headline, but no details as of yet. Czabe and Andy are talking about it now.

 

Re: Former Wizards owner Abe Pollin dies at age 85

He still owned the team.

 

Re: Former Wizards owner Abe Pollin dies at age 85

As of today, Ted Leonis will be the owner. A deal was in place years ago between the both of them.

 

Always liked the Bullets' logo with the arms and ball.

 

RIP to a DC icon.

 

Wonder if MJ will attend the services?

 

After 30 minutes of rambling, the moneyquote ...
He fucked me over, but look at him now.

--Jordan's speech at Pollin's funeral

 

And a great mascot.

We are not fighting the Taliban with a wand.

 

Huh? I checked back here and there's a Capitals merchandise ad at the top of the page.

 

Pollin loved D.C. and he loved running the Bullets/Wizards. His heart always seemed to be in the right place, and even though he made some bad decisions with Bullets, you knew he was doing what he thought was in the best interests of winning. Pollin invested in his team and facilities, and you never got the feeling he was trying to squeeze every nickel and dime possible out of the fans (unlike another local owner). As a fan, you can't ask for much more.

Here's a great story about Pollin's generosity:

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/citydesk/2009/11/24/one-of-abe-pollins-adopted-kids-looks-back-on-his-philanthropy/#more-37846

 

It's a damn shame that team is called the "Wizards" and wears WNBA-like uniforms. Sounded like a good dude that loved basketball.

 

Damn it.

RIP.