[1] While playing in Mexico, Hairston won a batting title and twice represented Mexican League teams at the Caribbean Series.

He met his wife, Esperanza Arellano, in Hermosillo, Mexico and the couple held a wedding ceremony at Héctor Espino Stadium.

[2] On April 15, 1983, Hairston broke a perfect game bid by Milt Wilcox of the Detroit Tigers, singling with two out in the ninth inning.

[5] Hairston was raised a Jehovah's Witnesses by his father, and credits his faith for getting him through four seasons in Mexico.

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