Comments on: First Impressions of Abe Pollin; Wes Unseld: “He was a Washingtonian”

By: ‘Net reaction: Abe Pollin, 1923-2009 | Sports News Images and Videos

‘Net reaction: Abe Pollin, 1923-2009 | Sports News Images and Videos — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:20:14 +0000

[...] Truth About It: "Mr. Pollin was a good owner. Not particularly adept at guiding a franchise toward winning (at least in my lifetime), but a good owner. He was a loyal man, a trait which countless will stand in line to attest. Perhaps, at times, that loyalty got in the way of winning. But that wasn’t the path Abe wanted to take. It didn’t mean he wanted to win any less than the next fan for life. This team, this city was damn lucky to have Abe Pollin on their side. So cheers to the captain of the vessel, here’s to hoping your successor steers the ship at least as good as you did, and to the best of your championship aspirations." [...]

By: Abe Pollin is dead « A Crepuscular Melange

Abe Pollin is dead « A Crepuscular Melange — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:10:45 +0000

[...] quotes taken from Truth About It, except for the last one from Bullets Forever. There is much, much more good stuff following the [...]

By: Nick Ngo

Nick Ngo — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:06:30 +0000

Abe has done great for the people of Washington DC and NBA. Abe Polin Center will be named for him.

By: Mac G

Mac G — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:28:19 +0000

RIP Abe. Mr. Polin loved the District of Columbia, which can not be said about many of the area’s current sports owners.