Jerry Hairston (full name: Jerry Wayne Hairston Sr.; no nicknames) played pinch hitter, outfielder and first baseman from 1973 until 1989 for the Chicago White Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates. He played for the White Sox from 1973 - 1989 and Pirates in 1977. Over 14 seasons, he played 859 games, hit 30 home runs, drove in 216 runs, and stole 4 bases. Born on February 16, 1952 in Birmingham, AL, Hairston stands 5' 10" and weighs 170 lb. He attended Garrendale (Birmingham, AL) high school and was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 3rd round of the 1970 amateur draft. His debut was on July 26, 1973 and he played his final game on September 25, 1989. Over his career, Hairston made $579,167. Common misspellings of his name include Jerry Wayne (Sr.) gerry Jerry Sr. Hairston hariston harriston.