Read more Washington Mystics stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/46039/washington-mystics.htmlhttp://img1-cdn.newser.com/images/newser-black250x40.gifhttp://www.newser.com/2012 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorSat, 26 May 2012 10:00:36 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/74756/abe-pollin-owner-of-dc-sports-teams-dies-at-85.htmlWill McCahill<img src='http://img2-cdn.newser.com/getimage.aspx?mediaid=311681&width=45&height=45&crop=Y&updateddate=20110331211400' border='0' />Abe Pollin, the son of Russian immigrants who parlayed success in housing development into the ownership of Washington’s NBA and NHL franchises, died today of a rare neurological disease; he was 85. Pollin’s philanthropic efforts boosted many of the capital’s poorer areas, and he put $220 million of his own...In this Jan. 8, 2002, file photo, Washington Wizards owner Abe Pollin shakes hands with star Michael Jordan.http://www.newser.com/story/74756/abe-pollin-owner-of-dc-sports-teams-dies-at-85.htmlTue, 24 Nov 2009 18:23:24 CST