He was listed as 5 feet, 101⁄2 inches (1.79 m) tall and 180 pounds (82 kg), batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

He was born in Ramer, Alabama, where he attended Montgomery County High School.

Caffie broke in with the Cleveland Buckeyes of the Negro American League, played one season, and then was signed by the Indians in 1951.

In 32 games, with 17 starts in the outfield, Caffie collected 24 hits, including two doubles, a triple and three home runs, and batted .270.

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