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From SABR Encyclopedia

Frank A. Pinkney - born April 14, 1889 - Peoria, Illinois and died June 1971.

From the Toledo Blade dated April 28, 1909 states that Toledo pitcher Frank Pinkney's daddy owns a railroad in Peoria, Illinois.

1910 Illinois census shows that Frank Pinkney is living in Peoria, Illinois and he is a baseball player. His father, Harry is the President of the P. & P. U. railroad.

1900 Illinois census shows that Frank Pinkney is living in Peoria, Illinois with his father Harry, mother and two brothers. Frank was born April 1889 in Illinois.

WWI and WWII draft registration shows Frank A. Pinkney living in Peoria, Illinois and he was born April 14, 1889 in Peoria, Illinois.

S.S. death index has a Jun. 1971 date of death for Frank Pinkney who was born Apr. 14, 1889.

Frank Pinkney appeared in 8 games for Toledo (Am. Assn in 1909 and had a 0 wins and 4 losses. See Lin Weber's Toledo Mud Hens and Swales' collection for Toledo 1909.

Frank's Uncle was George Pinkney who played in the Major Leagues from 1884 to 1893. See 1860, 1870, 1880 Illinois census that Frank's father Harry and George are living in Peoria in the same household. See also 1892 Peoria city directory that show George who is a ballplayer living with his mother Francis and other brother Richard.