Posts Tagged ‘mesh jersey’

Jerry Hairston (Sr.)

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010 by Nerdicus Finch

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Sticking with 1984 Donruss, here’s Jerry Hairston (Sr.), father of current major leaguers Jerry Hairston, Jr. and Scott Hairston, both of the San Diego Padres. Hairston’s brother, John Hairston, played in 3 games for the Chicago Cubs in 1969, and Hairston’s father, Sam Hairston, got into four games as a 31 year old rookie for the Chicago White Sox in 1951. Sam Hairston’s career batting line (7 plate appearances): .400/.571./.600 (220 OPS+).

Do the Hairstons hold the title for most family members to play in the major leagues? The Alou family was much more accomplished, but there were only 4 of them. Ditto for the Boone family.

Joey McLaughlin

Sunday, April 11th, 2010 by Nerdicus Finch

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Another one from 1984 Donruss, Mr. McLaughlin was a fairly effective relief pitcher whose best season was 1981, when he posted 10 saves and a 140 ERA+ for Toronto.