An Angus rancher and oilman form Wichita Falls, Texas, Graham founded 77 Ranch in 1951. He was one of the area’s few Angus breeders when he bought the 2000-acre ranch. He was a director and served as president of the American Angus Association Board. He also served on the board of the Texas Angus Association and was elected president. He was instrumental in fund raising for the Texas Angus Association’s headquarters building.