Abe Pollin
Dec. 3, 1923-Nov. 24, 2009
Pollin transformed D.C.
Abe Pollin, owner of the Wizards, died Tuesday at age 85. After arriving in Washington nearly 75 years ago, Pollin rose to the top of the worlds of business, philanthropy and professional sports, changing the face of downtown. (File photo)
A cut above
WISE | Since Pollin's death, yarns never told keep coming off the spool, one as kind as the next.
Losers no more
BOSWELL | Pollin's 1978 NBA champion Bullets changed Washington's identity as a sports town.
'The most loyal'
Pollin will perhaps be remembered most for being fiercely loyal to his employees and friends.
Full coverage
Capitals Owner Ted Leonsis has the first right of refusal to purchase the Wizards, Verizon Center and the Ticketmaster franchise.
The Wizards fondly remember Pollin before a 108-107 victory over the 76ers at Verizon Center, the arena he built.
Pollin told his team to win one final playoff game in Cleveland just for him, and he somehow inspired them to do it.
- Wise: Long-standing loyalty
- Wilbon: A man who reached out to others
- Feinstein: What a dreamer and a winner built
- King: Taking risks to provide endless gifts
- Statements: Obama | Leonsis | Snyder | Others
- Achenblog: Complete with archive profile of Pollin
- Q&A: Solomon on Pollin's life, legacy
Multimedia
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The public memorializes Pollin at Verizon Center.
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Photo gallery
Pollin remembered in a memorial service on Dec. 8.
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Photo gallery
A look through Pollin's life as a Washington sports figure.
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D.C. locals remember the ways Pollin transformed the city.
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The Wizards' coach joins "Washington Post Live."
Remembering Abe Pollin
Pollin was more than just a sports owner. His philanthropic efforts helped resuscitate Gallery Place and its surrounding neighborhoods downtown.
