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Irene Pollin, former Wizards, Mystics and Capitals owner passes away

The former Washington Wizards, Mystics and Capitals owner passed away at the age of 96.

By Albert Lee
Profile of Irene Pollin, widow of former Caps and Wizards owner Abe Pollin. The couple were married for 64 years and became philanthropic leaders. Irene has written her memoir.
Irene Pollin was a long-time owner of the Washington Wizards since 1964.
Photo by Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images

On Wednesday, Monumental Sports & Entertainment announced that former Washington Wizards, Mystics and Capitals owner Irene Pollin passed away. She was 96.

Along with her husband, the late Abe Pollin, they owned the Washington Wizards (then-Chicago Zephyrs) franchise since 1963. They were the founding members of the Capitals NHL franchise in 1974 and the Mystics in 1998.

Rest in paradise Mrs. Pollin.