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* Resided in Birmingham, Alabama in 1953. | * Resided in Birmingham, Alabama in 1953. | ||
* Self-identified as being of African-American ancestry. | * Self-identified as being of African-American ancestry. | ||
+ | * Hitting a home run on the night his son was born was his biggest thrill. | ||
* Social Secuity Death Index account number 418-16-3294 shows he was born on January 29, 1920. | * Social Secuity Death Index account number 418-16-3294 shows he was born on January 29, 1920. | ||
+ | * Started pro career in 1944 with the Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro American League. | ||
+ | * In his first game game with the Clowns after the batter ahead of him was given an intentional | ||
+ | pass, Hariston tripled. | ||
=== Pre-professional career === | === Pre-professional career === | ||
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* Did not participate in sports in high school. | * Did not participate in sports in high school. | ||
* Played one year of Legion ball. | * Played one year of Legion ball. | ||
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== Achievements == | == Achievements == |
Revision as of 02:36, 19 February 2010
Contents |
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Birmingham, Alabama in 1953.
- Self-identified as being of African-American ancestry.
- Hitting a home run on the night his son was born was his biggest thrill.
- Social Secuity Death Index account number 418-16-3294 shows he was born on January 29, 1920.
- Started pro career in 1944 with the Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro American League.
- In his first game game with the Clowns after the batter ahead of him was given an intentional
pass, Hariston tripled.
Pre-professional career
- Attended Hopper City High School.
- Did not participate in sports in high school.
- Played one year of Legion ball.
Achievements
- Won the batting title in both the Negro American League and the Venezuelan Winter League.
Source =
- 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.