Frank L. Pinckney

Frank L. Pinckney
	Frank L. Pinckney
Biographical details
Born	September 20, 1884; Pontiac, Illinois, U.S.
Died	June 11, 1945 (aged 60); Proviso, Illinois, U.S.
Playing career
1905–1906	Illinois (football)
Position(s)	Fullback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1906–1907	Illinois
Head coaching record
Overall	1–10 (0–8 Big Ten)

Frank Loyer Pinckney (September 20, 1884 – June 11, 1945) was an American college basketball coach for the University of Illinois from 1906 to 1907. Pinckney coached the Fighting Illini to a record of 1 win and 10 losses with the only victory coming against the Peoria YMCA. He graduated from the University of Illinois with an Artium Baccalaureatus (A.B.) degree in science. After coaching the Illini, Pinckney moved to Dundee, Illinois, and taught manual training to high school students from 1910 to 1912. After leaving Dundee, Pinckney joined the Illinois militia as a sergeant in with the 314 motor supply train of the American Expeditionary Forces serving in France during World War I.^[1]

Personal life

Pinckney was born in Pontiac, Illinois, on September 20, 1884. He was the son of Seymour V. Pinckney and Ida Mae Constible. He married Rosa Wenzelmann and had a primary occupation of teacher for all of his adult life. Pinckney died on June 11, 1945, in Proviso, Illinois.

References

^ The semi-centennial alumni record of the University of Illinois By University of Illinois edited by Franklin W. Scott (Urbana-Champaign campus, 1918)

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[1] The semi-centennial alumni record of the University of Illinois By University of Illinois edited by Franklin W. Scott (Urbana-Champaign campus, 1918)

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