November 21, 1962 George Branham, III, professional bowler, was born in Detroit, Michigan. Branham started bowling at the age of six and at the age of 23 joined the Professional Bowlers Association tour. In 1986, he won the Brunswick Memorial World Open, becoming the first African American to win a PBA championship.
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November 21st in African American History – George Branham, III
By Chimsima Zuhri on November 21, 2010 in African American History, November
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