Harvey Branch

Harvey Alfred Branch

• Bats Right, Throws Left
• Height 6' 0", Weight 175 lb.
• School Alabama State College, Jacksonville Theological Seminary
• Debut September 18, 1962
• Final Game September 18, 1962
• Born February 8, 1939 in Memphis, TN USA

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Biographical Information

Harvey Branch's major league career consisted of one start for the St. Louis Cardinals on September 18, 1962. He was acquired by the Cardinals in a trade with the Chicago Cubs, who originally signed Harvey back in 1958, in return for Paul Toth on September 1st. Facing the Cubs, he allowed 3 runs on 5 hits and as many walks in 5 innings and was charged with the 4-3 loss.

In all, Branch played seven seasons in pro ball in the Cardinals and Cubs organizations. Harvey had a good year in the Midwest League for the Paris Lakers in 1958. He posted an ERA of 2.69 with 213 strikeouts and, in September, had a game in which he threw 21 strikeouts against the Clinton Pirates. Source: Highlights. In 1962, along with appearing in the majors, he went 14-12 for the San Antonio Missions.

Dr. Branch went to college at Alabama State University, and received his masters and doctorate degrees from Jacksonville Theological Seminary. He has served as a chaplain and a pastor in Tennessee. He is also an author. [1]