Rufus Branch
Rufus Cromwell Branch 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 (American football)|John Barnhill] to the University of Arkansas.
In 1910 [Tennessee Volunteers football team|1910], Branch threw a 35-yard pass to W. C. Johnson in the 35–5 loss to 1910 [Georgia Bulldogs football team|Georgia]. He was captain of the 1911 [Tennessee Volunteers football team|1911 team].
Branch was also a World War I pilot.
Branch died at his home in Joiner, Arkansas known as the Black Cat Plantation.