From SABR Encyclopedia
John James Caffery
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Bat/Throw:
| R/L
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Height:
| 6' 1"
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Weight:
| 175
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Born:
| 1934-6-30 at Kingston, ON (CA)
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John Caffery was a professional player.
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Personal
- Resided in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1959.
- Self-identified as being of Irish ancestry.
- Show he is single.
- Shows his hobby are movies and music.
- Played professional hockey with the Pittsburgh team in the American League in 1954-1955, the Toronto team in the National League in 1954-1955, the Pittsburgh team in the American League in 1955-1956, the Boston team in the National League in 1956-1957 and 1957-1958 and finally the Springfield team in the American League in 1957-1958.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Saint Michael's College Prep.
- Played hockey and football in high school.
- Attended Assumption College.
- Played hockey at college.
Outside of baseball
- Employed at the Toronto Stock Exchange during the off-season.
Contract signing
- Signed to his first contract by Dewey Griggs of the Milwaukee Braves.
Source
- 1959 Texas League Sketches.