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Pat Quinn is a name shared by several notable people. When you see the name Pat Quinn, it could be talking about one of these individuals:

Pat Quinn (Ice Hockey)

Pat Quinn (ice hockey) was a famous Canadian ice hockey player and coach. He was born in 1943 and passed away in 2014. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Vancouver Canucks. After his playing career, he became a highly respected coach for several NHL teams, including the Philadelphia Flyers, Los Angeles Kings, Vancouver Canucks, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Edmonton Oilers. He also coached the Canadian national team, leading them to an Olympic gold medal in 2002.

Pat Quinn (Footballer)

Pat Quinn (footballer) was a Scottish professional footballer and manager. He was born in 1936 and died in 2020. He played as a forward for various clubs in Scotland and England during his career. After retiring as a player, he moved into management, leading several teams.

Pat Quinn (Politician)

Pat Quinn (politician) is an American politician. He was born in 1948. He is best known for serving as the 41st Governor of Illinois. He held this important position from 2009 to 2015. As governor, he was the chief executive of the state, responsible for leading the government and making decisions that affected the people of Illinois. Before becoming governor, he served as the Lieutenant Governor of Illinois.

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