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Wizards owner Abe Pollin dies at age 85

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by D-3 Fan, Nov 24, 2009.

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  1. DisembodiedOwlHead

    DisembodiedOwlHead Active Member

    Hard few months on NBA owners, following Mel Simon.
     
    DisembodiedOwlHead, Nov 24, 2009
    #13
  2. Bubbler

    Bubbler Well-Known Member

    RIP Pollin. Now change the name back to the Bullets.
     
    Bubbler, Nov 25, 2009
    #14
  3. Flying Headbutt

    Flying Headbutt Moderator Staff Member

    Easily one of the most magnificent, iconic, influential, and grand owners in the history of professional sports. He single handedly completely transformed and revitalized an entire neighborhood from a blighted, crime-infested dump into a bustling, high-energy and hip place to be. He's easily the best sports owner Washington, DC, has ever had, and maybe one of the best there's ever been in sports.
     
    Flying Headbutt, Nov 25, 2009
    #15
  4. BYH

    BYH Active Member

    This is fucking outstanding.
     
    BYH, Nov 25, 2009
    #16
  5. Boomer7

    Boomer7 Active Member

    Wasn't the story that he changed the name only after Rabin was assassinated, rather than as a response to the DC crime?
     
    Boomer7, Nov 25, 2009
    #17
  6. Bubbler

    Bubbler Well-Known Member

    I don't care if he changed the name because he thought Lynyrd Skynrd's Gimme Back My Bullets was overplayed. Er, gimmie back the Bullets.

    By the power of Wes Unseld, I command you!
     
    Bubbler, Nov 25, 2009
    #18
  7. Drip

    Drip Active Member

    Didn't like the name change and definite thought the Wizards nickname was weak. But he was good for D.C. and loved the town. I do understand hisreasoning for the name change. They will always remain Bullets to me.
    I also thought his love affair with Wes Unseld clouded his judgment.
    RIP to a truly beloved D.C. leader.
     
    Drip, Nov 25, 2009
    #19
  8. derwood

    derwood Active Member

    Not just that neighborhood but the whole city.
     
    derwood, Nov 25, 2009
    #20
  9. Armchair_QB

    Armchair_QB Well-Known Member

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    Still not dead.
     
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    Armchair_QB, Nov 25, 2009
    #21
  10. forever_town

    forever_town Well-Known Member

    Good pull.
     
    forever_town, Nov 25, 2009
    #22
  11. Flying Headbutt

    Flying Headbutt Moderator Staff Member

    All of Wards 7, 8, and a good chunk of Ward 5 asks, "huh?"
     
    Flying Headbutt, Nov 25, 2009
    #23
  12. Den1983

    Den1983 Active Member

    I thought the name change was necessary, but I didn't like 'Wizards.' Although, if I remember correctly, the other options weren't much better.
     
    Den1983, Dec 1, 2009
    #24
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