title: Rufus Branch
text: # Rufus Branch
  
  Rufus Cromwell Branch (July 21, 1890 – February 27, 1969) was an American planter and businessman. 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. He was credited with bringing John Barnhill to the University of Arkansas.
  
  In 1910, Branch threw a 35-yard pass to W. C. Johnson in the loss to Georgia. He was captain of the 1911 team.
  
  Branch was also a World War I pilot.
  
  Branch died at his home in Joiner, Arkansas known as the Black Cat Plantation.
  
  