Career
Pinkerton played for Hull City before joining Portuguese Vale in May 1935. After just two games he was released at the end of the 1935-1936 season, at which point he moved on to Burnley. He made his Burnley debut on 26 September 1936 in the goalless draw with Swansea Town at Turf Moor.
Pinkerton made two further league appearances for Burnley in the 1937-1938 campaign, before leaving to play for Falkirk and later Bo"ness United.
After quitting professional football, he emigrated to Canada to work as a coach.
