Here’s
a really fun card to add to the 1970 (and blog) collection, a 1970 “not
so missing” card for John Hairston, brother of Jerry and son of Sam,
who appeared in his only Major League games during the 1969 season:
John played in only three games, the only games he’d play on the Big
League level, going 1-for-4 at the plate for a .250 average, with one
game at catcher and one in left field.
He would go on to play another couple of years in the Minors before
calling it a pro career, but not before being a part of the rare THREE
generation Major League baseball family, with father Sam, brother Jerry
and then nephews Jerry Jr and Scott playing later on.
An incredible Big League family tree that often gets overlooked when
others mention the Bells and Boones for multi-generation players.
Nevertheless, today is the Hairston’s, specifically John Hairston’s, day in the sun!
Enjoy.