February 4, 2026
Sam Hairston, the first Black American to play for MLB's Chicago White Sox. Later became the patriarch of MLB's "first family", with sons and grandsons playing in the major leagues spanning three generations. Sports In Education Charitable Foundation, Inc.
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Sam Hairston Educational Scholarship Honors First Black American Player for the Chicago White Sox MLB Organization
The Sam Hairston Educational Scholarship has been established by the Sports In Education Charitable Foundation, Inc. (SIECF.org) to honor the life and legacy of Sam Hairston, the first Black American baseball player for the Chicago White Sox, and to expand access to continuing and higher education for student-athletes and academically motivated students. The first three awards will be given to deserving students in May 2026.