The names of some famous persons by the name
Pinkney (or its variants) are:
George Pinkney, born on 11 January, a famous athlete. George Pinkney's background: A third baseman for the Cleveland Blues (1884), Brooklyn Grays/Brooklyn Bridegrooms/Brooklyn Grooms (1885-91), St. Louis Browns (1892) and Louisville Colonels (1893).
Cleveland Pinkney, born on 14 September, a famous athlete. Cleveland Pinkney's background: An American football defensive tackle in the National Football League.
Andrea Pinkney, born on 25 September, a famous author. Andrea Pinkney's background: An author and Coretta Scott King Award-winner who strives to create books geared toward children that display pride in the African-American culture and its achievements.