Ed Pinckney Author

Ed Pinckney was an integral member of the 1985 NCAA Championship Wildcats and has earned a retired jersey that hangs in the Pavilion rafters. As a collegian he was one of the finest players in Villanova history and was named Most Outstanding Player for his 16-point, six-rebound effort in the university’s epic 66-64 upset of heavily favored Georgetown that secured their only NCAA title. A first-round draft choice of the Phoenix Suns in 1985, Pinckney played in the NBA for 12 years. He currently serves as an assistant coach for the Chicago Bulls.
Bob Gordon has written for major publications in the United States and England. His previous works include books about beloved, overachieving Philadelphia teams like the 1960 Eagles and the 1993 Phillies. He is also a professional engineer with a successful consulting business, respected travel and restaurant writer, humor columnist, French tutor, and guitar teacher/performer.