Reggie Pinkney

Reggie Pinkney
No. 42, 37
PositionSafety
Personal information
Born (1955-05-27) May 27, 1955 (age 70)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
CollegeEast Carolina
NFL draft1977: 6th round, 166th overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions4
Fumble recoveries4
Defensive TDs1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Vernon Reginald Pinkney (born May 27, 1955) is an American former professional football defensive back. He played five seasons in the National Football League (NFL), two with the Detroit Lions and three with the Baltimore Colts.[1] Pickney was selected by the Lions in the sixth round of the 1977 NFL draft, after an All-Conference career at East Carolina University.

Pinkney was born St. Louis, Missouri, but grew up in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He is the father of Patrick Pinkney, former quarterback at East Carolina, and Aaron Curry, former linebacker of the Oakland Raiders.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Reggie Pinkney Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  2. ^ Merrill, Elizabeth (April 1, 2009). "Aaron Curry is Driven by a Strong Work Ethic". ESPN.com.