Rufus Branch

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Rufus Branch
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Tennessee Volunteers
PositionQuarterback
Personal information
Born(1890-07-21)July 21, 1890
Millington, Tennessee
DiedFebruary 27, 1969(1969-02-27) (aged 78)
Joiner, Arkansas
Career information
CollegeTennessee (1909–1912)
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Rufus Cromwell Branch (July 21, 1890 – February 27, 1969) was an American planter and businessman.[1] He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers football team of the University of Tennessee as a quarterback. He was also a pitcher on the baseball team.[2] He was credited with bringing John Barnhill to the University of Arkansas.[1][3]

In 1910, Branch threw a 35-yard pass to W. C. Johnson in the 35–5 loss to Georgia.[4] He was captain of the 1911 team.

Branch was also a World War I pilot.[1]

Branch died at his home in Joiner, Arkansas known as the Black Cat Plantation.[1]

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