The patriarch of the Hairston family , Sam Hairston played for the Negro Leagues from 1945 - 1950 .
The patriarch of the Hairston family , Sam Hairston even won the league 's Triple Crown in 1950 .
The patriarch of the Hairston family , Sam Hairston played for the Negro Leagues from 1945 - 1950 and even won the league 's Triple Crown in 1950 .