Patrick Klinger

@BrianGainor Congrats on the new endeavor Brian! You’ll rock it.

I am thrilled to announce the launch of Gainor Sports, a sports marketing and advisory practice specializing in helping teams, leagues & organizations worldwide creatively drive sponsorship, revenue and fan growth. Visit GainorSports.com for more. #sportsbiz

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Minnesota Wild captain Jared Spurgeon is a class act. A leader on and off the ice. He understands the positive impact a professional athlete can have and uses his platform to make a difference in the lives of kids. Agile Marketin…lnkd.in/gRNwYnPg lnkd.in/g4iRMyfr

You are a fabulous moderator as adept at an interview as you were making passes as a basketball player! lnkd.in/gtVSbGRP

For nearly 20 years, I've served as a board member of SAVE - Suicide Awareness Voices of Education. Based in Bloomington, MN, SAVE is a national leader in suicide prevention through education, training, and peer support programs…lnkd.in/gYgGeuSq lnkd.in/g6hugfBw

For decades, Terry Ryan was among the most respected executives in all of Major League Baseball. The longtime scout and general manager of the Minnesota Twins was the Sporting News Executive of the Year in 2002 and 2006 and Baseba…lnkd.in/g-f6JmBT lnkd.in/gfpcHip2

While the focus often lands on athletes misbehaving, there are many more who give back in deeply meaningful ways. Joe Burrow is just one example. His donation to help families that need mental health treatment will likely save lives. lnkd.in/dgE49HN5

Charles Adam, Jr., Tim Lawrence and Cash Grunau visited the Capital Club on Thursday to share their experience filming the original Showtime series "Boys in Blue." The four-part documentary follows the Minneapolis North Community High School football pro…lnkd.in/g5wvBU_b

John "The Amazing Hondo" Hughes was a high school math teacher who turned his hobby into a career entertaining the likes of Muhammad Ali, Kevin Costner, Bob Hope and Jack Nicklaus. Go Behind the Game with Hondo as he shares his jo…lnkd.in/d44W2XfX lnkd.in/dnM28xz2

"Boys in Blue," a four-part documentary miniseries on Showtime, follows the North Community High School Polars football team - who are coached and mentored by members of the Minneapolis Police Department - as the players come of age in the aftermath of th…lnkd.in/g7USbkKv

Hiway Hockey Kids4Kids, a collaborative effort between Hiway Credit Union, the Minnesota Wild and Wild defenseman Matt Dumba, encourages youth hockey players throughout the State of Hockey to support and raise money for the kids at…lnkd.in/gNEmyjpC lnkd.in/gYGJCcBi

Tim Tschida was the youngest umpire in Major League Baseball when he made his Major League debut at just 25 years old. He went on to umpire for 28 seasons, 3,358 regular season games, two All-Star Games and three World Series.  An exceptional storyteller,…lnkd.in/gXibjkRk

I'm deeply honored that six exceptional leaders in sports came together to share their journeys, experiences, wisdom and perspectives with Capital Club (CAPs) members and guests this morning. Attendance at the meeting was the largest in the history of C…lnkd.in/gCAv-mDh

@LaVelleNeal A remote cottage on a remote beach on a remote island in the Caribbean sounds perfect about now.

Who feels there are times you need to drop off the grid?

At just 28, Cory Provus was already hosting pre- and postgame shows and handling broadcast duties for the Chicago Cubs, one of baseball's most storied franchises. By 30, he was sharing the booth with the legendary Bob Uecker in Mi…lnkd.in/g6gPFiBn lnkd.in/gnxKWHCk

Five all-star female sports executives in Minnesota are elevating their teams, leagues and communities. They’ll share their unique journeys, the important role women play in sports and how they’ve risen through the ranks in a field…lnkd.in/g7TNJ7Cf lnkd.in/eKDiuDq

Legendary sports columnist Patrick Reusse and his exceptional colleague at the Star Tribune Chip Scoggins regaled an enthusiastic crowd at the Capital Club with entertaining stories from their new co-authored book "Tales from the Minnesota Sports Beat: A…lnkd.in/g86nkR8C

@Chris_Hawkey And soccer players look like they’ve been shot by a sniper if their shin gets grazed.

What. In. The. Hell.

If one of your resolutions for 2023 is expanding your network, the Capital Club (CAPS) is a great place to start. CAPs is a sports-centric group for established and emerging leaders that meets over breakfast once each month to hear from notable sports fi…lnkd.in/gKXW6FSb

Bill Robertson and Patrick Klinger go Behind the Game for a look back on the year that was in sports, from a dramatic World Cup to the bounce back in attendance at sporting events following the pandemic to the Minnesota Vikings inc…lnkd.in/g4NH5WdZ lnkd.in/gmBc5WVG