Sid
Sid Hatfield is a very important figure in the unionization of the Appalachian region. ... Sid, unlike most other city officials at the time, was not corrupt and was on the miners’ side. When union officials came to Matewan, Sid supported the endeavor. ... Sid was enraged at this and went to talk with the detectives who alleged they had proper authority from the court; Sid had a hard time believing that. He called a deputy of an adjacent county who said they got no such authority and Sid went to arrest the detectives. ... Sid Hatfield was a hero for the people of Matewan and a symbol of character to law enforcement agents across the nation.