Jerry Wayne Hairston is a former left fielder in Major League Baseball, and the father of Jerry Hairston, Jr. and Scott Hairston. During his 14-year career, Hairston specialized as a pinch hitter. Hairston played 14 seasons in the majors, mostly with the Chicago White Sox and part of one season with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He also played three years with Durango of the Mexican League. While playing in Mexico, Hairston won a batting title and twice represented Mexican League teams at the Caribbean Series. He met his wife, Esperanza, in Hermosillo, Mexico and the couple held a wedding ceremony at Hector Espino Stadium. On April 15, 1983, Hairston broke a perfect game bid by Milt Wilcox of the Detroit Tigers, singling with 2 out in the 9th inning. He is the son of yet another former major leaguer, Sam Hairston, and the brother of another, Johnny Hairston. The Hairston family is one of only three families to have had three generations of major league players. 

February 16th, 1952 in Birmingham (Age 72)