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* {{cite-book | title=1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book}} | * {{cite-book | title=1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book}} | ||
Revision as of 15:10, 30 August 2010
Contents |
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Birmingham, Alabama in 1953.
- Self-identified as African-American.
- 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, Hairston 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.
Sources
- 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.
