Abe Pollin

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Abe Pollin
Pollin in 1998
Born	December 3, 1923 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	November 24, 2009(2009-11-24) (aged 85) Washington, D.C., U.S.
Occupation(s)	Building contractor Real estate developer Sports team owner Philanthropist
Known for	owner of the: Washington Capitals Washington Mystics Washington Wizards
Spouse	Irene Kerchek ​ (m. 1945)​
Children	4, including Robert

Abraham J. 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 Baltimore / Washington Bullets / Wizards in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Pollin was the longest-tenured owner of an NBA team, holding the Packers / Zephyrs / Bullets / Wizards franchise for 46 years.