Branch, Norman Downs b. March 22, 1915 d. November 20, 1971 Major League Baseball Player. He made his debut as a right handed pitcher for the New York Yankees on May 5, 1941. In August, 1942, he suspended his career to serve in World War II with 5 wins, 1 loss, 41 strikeouts and a 3.73 earned run average for 37 games played. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Montgomery New Cemetery, Montgomery, Montgomery County, Texas, USA