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
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