Cliff Branch
All Pro Wide Receiver for the Oakland Raiders
Cliff Branch is a retired American football player that played for the Raiders as a wide receiver from 1972 to 1985, totaling 501 catches for 8,685 yards. His best season was in 1974 when he had 60 receptions for 1,092 yards.
Cliff Branch was one of the greatest players in Raider history. Cliff struck fear into defensive secondarys throughout the league during an outstanding 14 year career. The Raiders' speedster finished his career as the NFL's postseason leader in receptions and yardage. This included 3 touchdowns in Oakland three Super Bowl Victories. Cliff was a solid player who worked to become a complete receiver and wasn't the stereotypical speedster who cannot make a key grab. Branch had a big heart, a big mouth and a non-stop motor.