Found November 24, 2009 on
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Washington Wizards owner Abe Pollin has died. He was 85.
His death was announced by his company, Washington Sports & Entertainment. He died Tuesday but no details were disclosed.
Pollin, the NBA's longest-tenured owner, suffered from a rare brain disorder that impairs movement and balance. He had heart bypass surgery in 2005.
Pollin tried to run his pro sports teams like a family business.
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