Pat Quinn was born on 29 January 1943 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He was married to Sandra Baker. He died on 23 November 2014 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
[on his various roles in hockey] I'm not immune to pain, dejection, compassion. But I think I've learned to place it properly. I have a passion, a love for this business. I don't think that ever leaves you.