Norman Downs (Red) Branch Sr. (March 22, 1915 – November 21, 1971) was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Branch played for the New York Yankees in 1941 and 1942. In 37 career games, he had a 5–2 record with a 3.73 ERA. He batted and threw right-handed.

Norm Branch
Pitcher
Born: (1915-03-22)March 22, 1915
Spokane, Washington, U.S.
Died: November 21, 1971(1971-11-21) (aged 56)
Navasota, Texas, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 5, 1941, for the New York Yankees
Last MLB appearance
August 20, 1942, for the New York Yankees
MLB statistics
Win–loss record5–2
Earned run average3.73
Strikeouts41
Teams
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