Edward (Ed) Lewis Pinckney (born March 27 1963 in The Bronx, New York) is an American former professional basketball player in the NBA. A 6'9" forward, Pinckney led Villanova University to the NCAA title over the Georgetown Hoyas in 1985. He was the recipient of the Tournament's Most Outstanding Player after registering 16 points and 6 rebounds in the 66-64 victory. Also in 1985 he was selected tenth overall by the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Draft. Wikipedia
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His role in Villanova's singular athletic achievement - the 1985 NCAA championship - has already earned Ed Pinckney a retired jersey that hangs in the Pavilion rafters. villanova.collegesports.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/pinckney_...
A blue-collar player, Ed Pinckney played six seasons (1988-94) with the Celtics and had the opportunity to play in the front court with the "Big Three" - Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, and Robert Parish. www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2005/01...
Ed Pinckney's 16-point night against Georgetown's Patrick Ewing earned him tournament MVP honors in 1985. www.sportingnews.com/archives/ncaa/pinckney.html
Growing up a stone's throw from Yankee Stadium, baseball was the sport to play. But when Bronx native Ed Pinckney began his freshman year of high school standing at 6'4", he - with a little push - decided to give his glove and bat a rest. ... Although https://www.nbrpa.com/news/wherenow/ed_pinckney.aspx
Ed Pinckney is perhaps best known for his outstanding play in the 1985 NCAA National Championship, leading Villanova past then powerhouse Georgetown. The 1985 Final Four MVP was drafted into the NBA by Phoenix in the first round (10th overall) in '85. D www.nba.com/sixers/news/watn_pinckney.html?num=202
has already earned Ed Pinckney a retired jersey that hangs in the Pavilion rafters. Now Pinckney returns to his alma mater to help teach a new generation of Wildcats as an assistant coach. ... "Ed is a Villanova legend and has distinguished himself www.newyorkgauchos.com/alumni/epinkney.html
