What was Haymitch Abernathy Abernathy known for in The Hunger Games?

Haymitch Abernathy is a fictional character, creatin by Susan Collions. He was the winner of the second Quater Quell (50th Hunger Games). He was also the mentor of Peeta Mellark and Katniss Everdeen.

Haymitch lived in district 12, and after he won, President Snow killed his mother, and "his girl" (meaning girlfriend) for using a force field to kill the last tribute. Ever since then Haymitch had been drinking. He is a drunk.

Haymitch was from the seam, meaning he is tan(olive colored skin) and Grey eyes. He's said to have been 40 in the Hungry Games.