| Tennessee Volunteers | |
|---|---|
| Position | Quarterback |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | July 21, 1890 Millington, Tennessee |
| Died: | February 27, 1969 (aged 78) Joiner, Arkansas |
| Career history | |
| College | Tennessee (1909–1912) |
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 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]
- ^ a b c d "Rufus Cromwell Branch". The Courier News. February 27, 1969. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Shield and Diamond of Pi Kappa Alpha. Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. 1908. p. 488 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "Rufus Branch Receives Football Honors" (PDF). The Shield: 31 – via Pike Archive.
- ^ Garbin, Patrick (October 4, 2018). About Them Dawgs!: Georgia Football's Memorable Teams and Players. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 9780810860407 – via Google Books.
