Q: This catcher appeared in only 486 games over all or parts of ten years with the Cincinnati Reds and the Brooklyn Dodgers. His career diminished after suffering an eye injury in a hunting accident. But his post playing career is what he is noted for. As a special assignment scout for Branch Rickey, he contacted Jackie Robinson while playing for the Kansas City Monarchs. Then in 1947, while Leo Durocher was serving a one year suspension, he was the opening day manager for Brooklyn when Robinson played his first game. In 1951, he was the bullpen coach on October 3rd who sent in Ralph Branca instead of Carl Erskine. And finally, re-united with Rickey in Pittsburgh, he scouted Roberto Clemente whom the Pirates eventually signed.
Who was he?
A: Clyde Sukeforth
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