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	NPR's Weekend Edition Saturday -- Scott Simon's Essays
		Abe Pollin is a millionaire who puts his money where his heart is.
		Pollin is the slender, elderly man with a thinning thatch of silver hair sitting three seats away from Michael Jordan when Mr.
		Pollin reportedly bellowed that the players' demands could drive out good owners who wanted to pay their players well, but were not merged multinational corporations able to write off millions of dollars of debt.
	www.npr.org /programs/wesat/000122.pollin.html (395 words)

	Abe Pollin: Owning Up
		Pollin was left to watch his team disintegrate from a once proud NBA champion to a consistently mediocre, lottery-bound, amalgam of inferiority.
		Yet Abe's Bullets couldn't raise themselves to the level that the rest of the league was shifting towards.
		When players dissapoint Abe, they are traded, as was the case with future superstar Chris Webber, who was traded in a franchise killing move after his brush with authorit figures in 1997.
	astro.temple.edu /~rsumner/pollin.html (659 words)

	Boston.com / Sports / Hockey / Wizards owner Pollin comments on Leonsis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Pollin sold the Capitals and a minority share of the Wizards and the MCI Center to Leonsis in 1999.
		Pollin said he responded by sending Leonsis a note saying he'd "been there and done that" and that Leonsis should be thankful for his family and good fortunes in life.
		Pollin also said he was disappointed in Wizards forward Christian Laettner, who was suspended for five games this month for violating the NBA's drug abuse policy.
	www.boston.com /sports/hockey/articles/2004/01/29/wizards_owner_pollin_comments_on_leonsis (632 words)

	CNN/SI - NHL Hockey - Pollin sells Capitals, part of Wizards - Wednesday May 12, 1999 10:08 PM
		Pollin, accompanied by his wife and two sons, said his family agonized about the decision for months because "we did not want a repeat of the mess that the Redskins went through in their transition."
		Pollin said he decided to sell after his sons told him they had no interest in leaving their careers to take over his business.
		Pollin spent about $200 million of his own money to build the downtown MCI Center two years ago, but his teams have continued to lose money since the arena opened in December 1997.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /hockey/nhl/news/1999/05/12/pollin_sell (785 words)

	Pollin cool about Jordan: 5/7/03
		Pollin said while he has been always been a "league guy," he is now going to do "what's best for the franchise," according to two team sources familiar with the speech and speaking on condition of anonymity.
		Pollin's clear implication was that he would not be swayed by anyone when he makes his decision about whether to continue his relationship with Jordan, who had planned to return to the Wizards' front office after his two seasons back on the court.
		Pollin's sendoff for Jordan at the last home game was tepid, and his statements about the prospects of Jordan staying on have been surprisingly neutral.
	www.s-t.com /daily/05-03/05-07-03/c04sp109.htm (769 words)

	Youth Lacrosse USA \| Home of Lacrosse - YouthLax.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		When Pollin decided to not renew Jordan's contract as president of basketball operations, team sources quickly cited three reasons: The team had not significantly improved, players were unhappy with management and a negative attitude existed throughout the organization.
		Because Pollin's emotional ties to the franchise run so deep -- he bought it and threw all his life's energies into it in 1964 after the death of two of his four children -- the thought of surrendering that role is virtually unthinkable, according to those who know Pollin best.
		Pollin denied that, and their dispute raged until Feld's death in 1984 and the case was settled out of court.
	www.youthlacrosseusa.com /generalnews/wizardsowner_070603.html (3407 words)

	Youth Lacrosse USA \| Home of Lacrosse - YouthLax.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		And on May 7, Pollin ended the team's association with basketball icon Michael Jordan in an ugly encounter that seems emblematic of an organization unable to break from nearly a quarter-century of losing.
		Pollin and Unseld wanted him gone, and on May 14 he was traded to Sacramento for Mitch Richmond and Otis Thorpe.
		Pollin made what appeared to be a grand gesture at Jordan's April 14 MCI Center farewell: the donation of hundreds of Hewlett-Packard computers in Jordan's name to Washington high schools.
	www.youthlacrosseusa.com /generalnews/AbePolinPart2_070703.html (3253 words)

	Verizon Center - Susan O'Malley
		Since becoming owners in 1964, the Pollins have watched the NBA become the standard by which all other professional sports leagues are measured, exploding in growth from a small, regional league to a worldwide presence on the business landscape.
		Abe Pollin serves as the Chairman of the Advisory Council, is Honorable Chairman of the Salvation Army's Leadership Committee for Centers of Hope and Co-Chair of the Community Capital Campaign for N Street Village in the District.
		Abe Pollin moved with his family to the Washington area from Philadelphia when he was eight.
	www.mcicenter.com /about/pollins.shtml (1388 words)

	the Wizards
		Pollin is the longest-tenured owner in the NBA and has been at the center of every major issue in the NBA during his time at the helm of the Washington Bullets/Wizards.
		In 1978, Pollin reached the pinnacle of the NBA as his Bullets, behind the play of Wes Unseld, Elvin Hayes, and Bob Dandridge, defeated Seattle and brought a World Championship to Washington.
		Pollin's first arena, the Capital Centre (now US Airways Arena), opened on December 2, 1973, it was what MCI Center is today- a state-of-the-art sports and entertainment facility that became the standard for new arenas throughout the world.
	www.geocities.com /wizards2k/wizards.html (422 words)

	ESPN.com: NBA - Honest Abe, follow MJ out the door
		Abe Pollin built MCI Center in the middle of Washington, D.C., when most people were going the other way.
		Pollin and Jordan are a lot alike, actually, and that's part of why they clashed.
		I know Abe Pollin is a proud, proud man. The worst thing you can do is tell him how to run his franchise.
	espn.go.com /nba/columns/aldridge_david/1550704.html (1651 words)

	Washington Teams To Be Sold! - CBS News
		Abe Pollin is selling majority ownership of the NHL's Washington Capitals and a minority stake of the NBA Wizards and 18-month-old MCI Center to America Online executive Ted Leonsis.
		Pollin made the official announcement Wednesday afternoon, in what might partially be an acknowledgment that the more genteel era of sports ownership the 75-year-old Pollin knew 30 years ago is long gone.
		Pollin's decision comes on the heels of a tumultuous passing of the reins for the NFL Washington Redskins.
	www.cbsnews.com /stories/1999/05/12/sports/main46866.shtml (803 words)

	The Bulletin - Winter 1997-98, Volume 82, No. 3
		Pollin's pain and grief led her to seek counseling from some of the best mental health professionals around at the time.
		Traditional psychotherapy was all psychiatrists and counselors had to offer, so Pollin was left to confront and master the effects of her children’s illnesses pretty much on her own.
		She and her husband, Abe Pollin, owner of the MCI Center, National Hockey League’s Washington Capitals, and the National Basketball Association’s Washington Wizards, are well-known for their philanthropic support of foundations.
	www.umm.edu /bulletin/winter97/crisis.html (1801 words)

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		Pollin fired coach Collins on Friday, a much-anticipated move that came three weeks after Jordan was denied a return to the front office.
		In a statement, Pollin said he made the move when he did to give Collins time to pursue other coaching jobs, but Collins said he was in no rush to coach elsewhere.
		Pollin has said he wants to have a new president of basketball operations in place by the June 26 draft.
	cbs.sportsline.com /print/nba/story/6404700 (701 words)

	The Common Denominator Online: Carrie Devorah - May 3, 2004
		It was in character for Abe Pollin to attend the rededication of Sixth and I’s synagogue, wearing a tie decorated with children of all colors, albeit green, red, yellow.
		Pollin’s Capital Centre family of employees includes employable disabled men and women, working at jobs doing "the best they can do," Pollin said, "delivering the mail and so on." He owns a Ticketmaster franchise in the Washington, Delaware and Maryland area.
		Pollin clears his throat before speaking again: "The greatest joy I get is when I come to an event and I see families with kids having a good time.
	www.thecommondenominator.com /050304_carrie.html (1557 words)

	SLAM! Hockey
		Pollin remains the majority partner in Washington Sports, which owns the Wizards and the MCI Center.
		Pollin and I share the belief that sports are a local community trust and that the fans are at the heart of everything we do.
		Not many people have owned franchises as long as Abe and I'm looking forward to being mentored by him." Pollin, 75, has owned the Wizards franchise since 1964 and brought hockey to the Washington area with the inception of the Capitals in 1972.
	www.canoe.ca /StatsHKN/BC-HKN-LGNS-POLLIN-R.html (449 words)

	Potomac Officers Club : Event Profile (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Abe Pollin enters his 40th year of National Basketball Association ownership in 2004-05 as the longest tenured owner in the NBA.
		Since becoming an owner in 1964, Pollin has watched the NBA become the standard by which all other professional sports leagues are measured, exploding in growth from a small, regional league to a worldwide presence on the business landscape.
		Pollin launched his own construction company and, as a local contractor, built several large apartment houses and office buildings, one of which featured the first-ever rooftop pool in Washington.
	www.potomacofficersclub.com /main/event.php?id=1039 (1396 words)

	MIX 107.3: The Best MIX of Everything!
		Abe Pollin joined the Jack Diamond Morning Show of Friday May 20th to thank Jack and the Morning Show for their continued support for the Washington Wizard's through the years.
		Mr Pollin expressed a special "thank you" to all of the fans who supported the team this year.
		Jack and the Morning Show would like to thank Abe and Irene Pollin for their very generous contribution, and continued friendship and support.
	www.mix1073fm.com /Article.asp?id=87066&spid=2768 (156 words)

	washingtonpost.com: For Abe Pollin, Sweet Vindication
		Minutes earlier, Jordan had been fired by Wizards owner Abe Pollin, who told him that he didn't want him returning to the job he'd abandoned as the team's CEO two years earlier to un-retire as a player for the third time.
		Pollin's dismissal of Jordan set off a firestorm both here and around the country.
		Pollin, who was 79 at the time, was called a doddering old man, a blundering, incompetent owner and, in some circles, a racist.
	www.washingtonpost.com /ac2/wp-dyn/A7895-2005Apr21?language=printer (909 words)

	Toronto Sun: - The man who let Jordan go has his say (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Jordan essentially ran the basketball side of Pollin's organization for 31/2 losing seasons, including the last two as a player, until the morning of May 7.
		Having retired again from the court, Jordan arrived at Pollin's office that day expecting to regain the title of president of basketball operations.
		Pollin also defended his decision to announce Jordan's departure by e-mail rather than face reporters.
	www.canoe.ca /NewsStand/TorontoSun/Sports/2003/10/23/pf-234489.html (370 words)

	Surprise move:Wizards cut Jordan loose (printable version)
		Disappointed with the team’s poor record and embarrassed by infighting on and off the court, owner Abe Pollin told Jordan about his decision in a 30-minute meeting at the team’s arena.
		A Wizards source, speaking on condition of anonymity, told The Associated Press that Pollin’s decision was based on three factors: player dissension, a franchise faltering after the years of Jordan in charge, and deteriorating relationships throughout the organization.
		Pollin also implied that his decision was made with minority partner Ted Leonsis, saying that: “In the end, Ted and I felt that this franchise should move in a different direction.”
	www.rgj.com /news/printstory.php?id=41424 (817 words)

	SI.com - Pro Basketball - Washington owner says he never said negative things about Jordan - Friday May 23, 2003 10:58 ...
		WASHINGTON (AP)-- Washington majority owner Abe Pollin claims he never said anything negative about Michael Jordan, whose 3 1/2-year tenure with the Wizards ended acrimoniously earlier this month.
		Pollin spoke with the media following Thursday night's NBA draft lottery, after his team secured the 10th pick.
		Pollin said he has spoken with people about the vacant position, plans to speak with more and expects to have one in place in time for the June 26 draft.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /basketball/news/2003/05/22/pollin_jordan_ap (379 words)

	Grunfeld hired by Wizards: 7/1/03
		Ernie Grunfeld, new president of basketball operations for the Washington Wizards, listens as team owner Abe Pollin speaks during a press conference announcing his appointment at the MCI Center in Washington yesterday.
		Pollin is over-the-hill, incompetent and doesn't know what he's doing," Pollin said.
		Pollin had said he hoped to have a new president of basketball operations by the night of the June 26 draft.
	www.southcoasttoday.com /daily/07-03/07-01-03/c05sp138.htm (469 words)

	Profile: The Wizard of Washington
		Abe Pollin is a man who made his fortune building award-winning offices and apartments in Washington D.C. -- and then used his wealth to fulfill two lifelong dreams: to own a sports team, and to help impoverished children all over the world.
		Pollin donates inordinate amounts of time and money to a wide array of charitable causes, amidst his personal tragedy of losing two children to heart disease.
		Pollin also serves on the international board of the Red Cross and is president of the Advisory Board of the American Foundation for Autistic Children.
	www.aish.com /societyWork/work/Profile_The_Wizard_of_Washington.asp (1853 words)

	CAH - The first Pollin Prize for Paediatric Research awarded to Oral Rehydration Therapy
		The Pollin Prize recognizes outstanding achievement in biomedical or public health research of international significance that is related to children's health.
		The Pollin Prize was created by Irene and Abe Pollin and their family of Chevy Chase, Maryland.
		The prize is funded by the Linda and Kenneth Pollin Foundation and administered by New York-Presbyterian Hospital.
	www.who.int /child-adolescent-health/NEWS/news_8.htm (376 words)

	Pollin knew decision would be unpopular - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
		As a result, Pollin said he's had only a "few takers" on his refund offer, mostly from ticket brokers who made a living off Jordan's name and fans who had hoped for a Jordan-led playoff.
		Pollin spoke excitedly about the new atmosphere and the changes made by Grunfeld and Eddie Jordan, but the owner realizes that it's the same unfulfilled excitement he's been showing for many unsuccessful years.
		Pollin is one of the last of the old-school, family owners trying to stay competitive in an age when teams are owned by corporations and large partnerships.
	www.pittsburghlive.com /x/pittsburghtrib/s_161382.html (1318 words)

	ESPN.com - Pollin's decision to cut ties leaves Jordan livid
		On the day that Abe Pollin fired Michael Jordan, The Washington Post's top sports columnists -- Michael Wilbon, Sally Jenkins and Thomas Boswell -- all took their best shots for Thursday morning's edition.
		Pollin's statement also implied that his decision was made with Leonsis, saying that: "In the end, Ted and I felt that this franchise should move in a different direction.''
		Instead, Pollin opened with a statement saying Jordan would not be welcome back and that is was not open for discussion.
	sports.espn.go.com /espn/print?id=1550445&type=news (1288 words)

	SportingNews.com - NBA - Wizards owner Pollin has heart surgery
		Washington Wizards owner Abe Pollin had heart bypass surgery last week and is recovering at a Cleveland hospital, a team spokesman said Tuesday.
		Pollin went to the Cleveland Clinic heart center for a checkup last month.
		Pollin is the NBA's longest-tenured owner, having bought the then-Baltimore Bullets in 1964.
	www.sportingnews.com /yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=2305 (149 words)

	SI.com - SI Writers - Jack McCallum - Inside the NBA - Jack McCallum: Pollin should have handled Jordan firing with ...
		Michael Jordan's failure to lead the Washington Wizards out of the darkness as a team executive is not exactly the same thing, but it's in the same ballpark: Jordan may have eventually become a competent suit, but that would not have been mandated by his greatness on the court.
		Pollin cut ties with Jordan primarily because the Wizards owner doesn't like internecine squabbles, or, more to the point, doesn't like them to become public.
		Pollin is a gentleman and a generous benefactor, but that doesn't excuse his naivete.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /inside_game/jack_mccallum/news/2003/05/08/insider (686 words)

	CNN Transcript - Special Event: Michael Jordan Returns to Professional Basketball, Hoping to Work Some Magic for the ...
		Time and time and time again Abe Pollin and his family are there, and we want to tell you, Abe, we appreciate what you're doing, we're going to stand by your side.
		Pollin's main goal is to bring championships to this great city and to embellish on what Mr.
		Pollin has believed in: that this is the greatest city on Earth, and that if we could bring the excitement and the kind of dedication to excellence that Michael Jordan represented, that it would lift everything that we were doing.
	transcripts.cnn.com /TRANSCRIPTS/0001/19/se.05.html (1826 words)

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