Herman Sarkowsky, original co-owner of Trail Blazers passes away in Seattle

[SlyPokerDog]

Herman Sarkowsky, original co-owner of Trail Blazers who saved franchise with a timely phone call, passes away in Seattle

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[SlyPokerDog]

Herman Sarkowsky, one of the original owners of the Portland Trail Blazers and the man behind the famous raincoat story that led to the team's founding, passed away Sunday in Seattle. He was 89.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

While Sarkowsky worked on compiling an investment team, Glickman flew to Los Angeles for a meeting with the NBA expansion committee. During the meeting, Glickman's pitch was met with mixed enthusiasm. One of the committee members, New York Knicks owner Ned Irish, famously questioned 'How can I put Portland on the marquee of Madison Square Garden?'

 

[BBert]

Thanks for the memories.

 

[jlprk]

A reminder of how young this team is. Only half of its founder's life.

 

[riverman]

My condolences to his family! Great piece of history Sly

 

[Harry's Raincoat]

RIP Herman. Thanks for taking the gamble to bring us this team!!!