Abe Pollin
American sports businessman (1923-2009)
Abraham Pollin (December 3, 1923 – November 24, 2009) was the owner of a number of professional sports teams including the Washington Capitals in the National Hockey League (NHL), the Washington Mystics in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), and the Washington Wizards in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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Born | December 3, 1923 |
Died | November 24, 2009 | (aged 85)
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | Building contractor Real estate developer Sports team owner Philanthropist |
Spouse | Irene Kercheck |
Other websites
change- Wizards profile
- AISH profile
- Goldstein, Richard. "Abe Pollin, Team Owner and Philanthropist, Dies at 85," The New York Times, Wednesday, November 25, 2009.