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David Winfield

Captain · DISC type DS
Board Member at Southport Acquisition Corp. SPAC
📍 Los Angeles, California, United States

Dave Winfield is a dynamic businessman, entrepreneur, and Hall of Fame athlete who translates his extensive sports background into strategic growth for new and existing enterprises. As a board member at Southport Acquisition Corp. , he recently helped take a company public. He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, where he starred in both baseball and basketball.

Outside of business, Dave is a dedicated philanthropist, speaker, and author. He was the first active athlete to establish a charitable foundation and has received numerous awards for his community service, including the Roberto Clemente Award. He is passionate about mentoring youth and enjoys family time with his wife and children.

Unique fact: Dave is the only athlete in history to be drafted by four professional sports leagues: MLB, the NFL, the NBA, and the ABA.

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Experience
36 Years
Current Role
Board Member
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
Personality Overview

How David shows up

Output-Driven
Consummate Professional
Dynamic But Sincere

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Priorities

Topics David cares about

SPAC Transactions
As a Board Member at Southport Acquisition Corp. , he was part of the team that successfully completed a merger, taking Angel Studios public on the NYSE in September 2025.
Youth Mentorship
Through his foundation and advocacy, he provides strategic guidance to youth sports programs, helping young athletes of color achieve new heights.
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Career

Work history

12-2021
Board Member
Southport Acquisition Corp. SPAC
8-2019
Advisor/Investor
Proteus Motion
1995
CEO and President | Keynote Speaker, VoiceOver Talent | Author | Baseball Analyst | Communicator
Winfield & Winfield, Ltd.
3-2013 - 9-2013
Professional Athlete & Business Consultant
Winfield & Winfield, Ltd.
12-2013 - 2-2025
Advisor to the Executive Director
Major League Baseball Players Association
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1969 - 1973
Education details unavailable
University of Minnesota
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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