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[@unmalo2768]

I had the honor of having dinner with Mr. Branch, and Stephan Paige (WR Chiefs) about 15 years ago. Mr. Branch was the most gracious, polite and entertaining gentleman you could ever meet. He took time to sign autographs, take pictures and talk to folks in the middle of his dinner. I sat there between Mr. Branch and Mr. Paige, and listened to some of the coolest stories of behind the scenes moments in the NFL. I still have the pictures and autograph to prove it!!! RIP Mr. Branch, you are the GOAT!

[@badcornflakes6374]

An honest man here lies at rest, the friend of man the friend of truth the friend of age and guide of youth. Few hearts like his with virtue warmed, few heads with knowledge so informed. If there’s another world, he lives in bliss. If there is none, he made the best of this.

[@brandonriddlesprigger8754]

@@badcornflakes6374 love that....

[@bmxgary1985]

8

[@Chiefland7]

And now his nephew is a savage at USC

[@antoniohoward981]

@@Chiefland7who is a nephew

[@naturalimmunity7007]

It's absolutely criminal that he isnt in the HOF

[@briandavidson1946]

He is now. Waited way too long. He cant enjoy it He passed away. Its a shame. Not even a Raider fan and i knew he belonged in HOF years ago. Dude played big in big games. Super fast and durable. Good hands too. 4.2 speed.

[@2KGrind09]

came to speak when I played little league football in Houston, Tx for the SouthWest Steers .... we didn't know him because he was a Raider and we were all Oilers fans. As I got older I never forgot him & how cool he was & then I found he was from Htown. Great guy

[@RememberReach2552]

Have a blessed day Nation! 🙏🏻

[@Gare-b5p]

You as well my brother ☠️

[@kharidickson6585]

Amen to that

[@al6347]

RN4L

[@briancole1950]

Not a Raiders fan but man o man was that team tough in the 70's and early 80's. Branch was one of the most electrifying players in that era and that says a lot considering all the great players who played then. Besides being the definition of lightning quick, the way he ran his routes was a thing of absolute beauty. No doubt one of the best all time.

[@professorx8549]

No doubt among The Greatest Ever to lace up on the gridiron.

[@HunterEllis_GSU]

RAAAIIIDEEERRRSSS #21 Speed. Jukes. Route Running. Hops. Hands of Gold. Unstoppable .....Legend!

[@alfonsoperezthreezerosix]

Still can’t believe that Henry Ruggs could’ve been the 2nd coming of Cliff Branch

[@silverrocket749]

Was thinking the same thing watching video..crazy.damn Henry!

[@drwang4884]

I mean they both have the same catchphrase

[@curtischavez3]

Only second coming of cliff branch is his nephew Zachariah branch.

[@tonee1010]

Bra! Ruggs was the second coming!!!😢😢

[@oohunnit]

Man he was fast Ruggs also had hands too smh

[@keithsearfoss2012]

The H.O.F needs Cliff Branch!

[@havok-prodz]

If he isn't this year I'ma shoot up the NFL

[@shredderhector9261]

I met him years ago, such a nice person and so easy to talk to. RIP to one of the original deep threats in NFL history.

[@JRP845]

YOOOO same

[@al6347]

I Raider Man. RN4L

[@williamfox1146]

As a Broncos fan I am happy to see that Cliff Branch has finally been inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame. It is a crime that he was not inducted earlier. I saw Cliff play football at the University of Colorado - he was always the best player on the field. While at Colorado Cliff set the world indoor record for the 60 yard dash - temporarily making him the fastest man in the world - this fact seems to be forgotten.

[@kennycarlson9996]

ya 5.9 same as bob hays

[@kingsavage7245]

Cliff Branch should be in the hall of fame

[@al6347]

He played like A RADIER 👍 👌 21 BRANCH....

[@havok-prodz]

Met this guy a few weeks before he passed, he was such a nice guy. RIP.

[@j.michael]

Big fan when I was a super young Raider fan....would draw football pictures of Stabler, Casper, Biletnokoff and Branch in school instead of listening to my teachers in 2nd/3rd grade! LOL. Probably explains why I was never in the smart group in class :\ Clifford Branch was so awesome, that bounce in his trot to the line of scrimmage after the huddle broke. The upright stance with his hands on his hips. The facemask, the #21......the 2 wristbands for each arm....his giving the ball to the ref after every TD scored.....his electric speed......on a team that had so many unique characters and such cool personalities, Cliff Branch's style was just another huge reason why I became such a passionate Raider fan and why I love this franchise til this day. Bout time the HoF puts his bust where it belongs.

[@arkham_raider8556]

Cliff Branch needs to be in the hall of fame💯

[@jefreetaleno323]

It was awesome meeting mr Cliff (Clifford) Branch a few yrs ago.. he deserves to be not just in the Hall of Fame, but also to be mentioned with some of the great WR this game ever saw!!!!! God bless his soul.

[@davidsuarez2950]

Nah, hes a stand alone WR...even the HOFrs said theres no one like him.

[@al6347]

Hell yes some of the greatest games Bill King was yelling Touchdown Branch....Holy Toledo.

[@ciscomatics4549]

Cliff Branch R.I.Paradise sir. One of the great WR in our history. Your play was truly mesmerizing, and in my eyes you've already been a hall a famer. Forever grateful to see you in the Raider uni. RN4L. JUST WIN BABY.

[@kendo4242]

There was no one like Cliff Branch. One of a kind player,he was always exciting to watch.

[@jeffreyholmes9607]

I only remember his ladder days given my age and he was still a sight to behold

[@al6347]

It was watching magic.. Branch 21...RN4L

[@jwarrior8270]

Wow never got to watch Branch. My guy was Tim Brown in my Era. Branch was so explosive holy shizzle🌪️

[@Jdub0916]

My childhood hero. Thank you 🙏🏿

[@atomicwedgie8176]

Same

[@oscarantoniomartinezleon4823]

I'd like to see him playing at those years, there's no doubt that he is one of the most importants players in Raiders history!! Greetings from Mexico, Raider Nation!!

[@catronc22]

About time!!!!! Not sure how Drew Pearson got in before him!!!

[@charlesrazo7246]

Why did Tim Brown get in there before cliff

[@jrgomez2283]

@@charlesrazo7246 what about Andre Reed or Lynn Swann but I got agree he should been in long time ago....

[@charlesrazo7246]

Look at Jim Plunkett the first Mexican American quarterback to win two Super Bowls with a Mexican American coach Tom Flores I know Tom already in there both of them should’ve went in at the same time

[@jrgomez2283]

@@charlesrazo7246 I love Plunkett but he's not a HOFer though good career but probably never get in.

[@finnfinn7703]

I’m not sure how Drew Pearson got in at all.

[@clipperz4life]

We can't forget these great raiders!

[@charlesrazo7246]

The greatest raider receiver of all times

[@himmothy111]

Tim brown and belitnickoff are better in my opinion.

[@davidsuarez2950]

@@himmothy111 says Uncle Rico lol

[@charlesrazo7246]

@@himmothy111 Biletnikoff he’s up there

[@davidsuarez3003]

@@davidsuarez2950 Wait what?

[@davidsuarez2950]

@@davidsuarez3003 Hahahah i was trippin when i received a notification that i replied to myself LOL i had to see for myself .

[@N8u08]

The GOAT!

[@yankeeuk1]

One of the greatest ever..R.I.P. #21

[@greenday103921guns]

He should've been in decades ago. His stats during a time when running the football was paramount are unbelievable.

[@silverrocket749]

The Man.. The myth.. The LEGEND!! RIP 🙏

[@sherwinrasmusenmusicchannel]

Cliff Branch is a true Raider legend and he had such style

[@144wychwood]

Pisses me off Cliff Branch wasn't in HOF before he passed away.

[@randypolleck6295]

Love, love, love this!!!

[@27RAIDERMAN]

Pray he gets in there he’s long overdue just like Flores!

[@combomamba]

If someone made the catch today that this man made at 2:27 it would be on every social media highlight page and every sports show for a month. That was insane!!

[@marksantucci4230]

Cliff Branch is one of my favorite Raiders glad they honored him at the Bowl. 1. Cliff Branch 1. Bieltnikoff 1.Raymond Chester there will never be another number 21.

[@paolo-n2000]

Cliff Branch is a certifiable Hall of Famer!!! No question!

[@C-LosRaider]

Congratulations!

[@EC66OK]

I realize that as the passing game took over there's been a glut of HoF-worthy numbers from the WR position and so some of the older guys were passed over; but, compare Branch in his day, with those rules against guys like Paul Warfield, Lynn Swann, Drew Pearson and Harold Carmichael (All Hall of Famers and All-70s team as voted by the Hall of Fame voters)--- Lynn Swann--336 catches 5,462 yards 16.3 ypc 51TDs Paul Warfield--427 catches 8,565 yds 20.1 ypc 85 TDS Drew Pearson--489 catches 7,822 yds. 15.9 ypc 48TDS Harold Carmichael--590 catches 8,985 yds. 15.3 YPC 79TDs Cliff Branch--501 catches 8,685 yds 17.3 YPC 67 TDs You can't tell the story of the NFL in the 70s without the Raiders, and you can't tell the story of the 70s (and early 80s) Raiders without Cliff Branch. Put this man in the Hall of Fame where he belongs!!!

[@spartacusrex1144]

This guy was just flat up awesome!

[@Crulis]

This guys is better than all the Raiders from the past 20 years combined!!!

[@oohunnit]

He should’ve been in the hall of fame . Fucked up how they deciding to give it to him when he has passed away. He was with the raiders for all of our super bowls. 14 year career with the raiders .. Thats a first ballot HOF in my eyes..

[@CarbageMan]

They have a habit of doing that sort of thing.

[@oohunnit]

@@CarbageMan Ken stabler perfect example

[@CarbageMan]

@@oohunnit Yup!

[@kurtbader9711]

Spot on.

[@rickygonz2860]

First RN4L

[@TubularTv]

Bo Jackson Marcus Allen

[@BoyGeorgestrait]

Boom

[@ejulio73]

It's an absolute CRIME the NFL did not give this man his Roses 🌹 before he Passed. Just make it right already.

[@gsmusic2009]

Hes the lone Senior player HOF finalist this year hopefully this it! Funny how Ruggs was Built and plays like Branch too bad we will never get too see it all thru

[@kurtbader9711]

Had the great experience of seeing him at CU in the early 70's. Saw him outfake a defensive secondary guy so bad he just fell on his butt. All of Folsom field just roared. Best WR ever. Stefon Diggs kind of reminds me of him, though the game is different. He and Tyreek Hill are the only two current players at that skill level. Cliff, thanks.

[@henrybrowne7248]

I've changed my opinion on slow-motion film. It's more exciting to watch this guy at real speed. You could just feel the electricity when the ball was snapped; you knew he was dangerous, could break loose at any moment. Also: true track people rarely make it in football. Cliff was one of the few.

[@nofilterRaider]

Amazing!

[@mikegggg222]

Size,40 speed,doesn't matter,do you have the ability to get open, and can you catch everything!

[@TodayUs]

They talk about taking the top off of a defense he did it constantly against the best so underrated and didn't' drop tough contested passes when it was on line Cliff Branch was Really Great

[@elaineanderson1519]

He was a GOAT

[@KyleDavey-g5m]

Cliff branch was awesome

[@aulebb1968]

The NFL has it out for Raiders ever since AL Davis took over the Raider organization. It was a crime that Ray Guy didn't get into HOF until 2014, as he was the best punter in NFL history. Way too many well-deserved former Raiders players who should be in the HOF that are not. Let's push for more inductees from Raiders Organization that deserve their spot in Canton.

[@atomicwedgie8176]

They're a joke just like the Rock and Roll Hall of Shame.

[@BumGodinez]

Needs to be in the Hall of Fame Asap!!

[@MultiEviscerator]

Branch not only was great, but helped his fellow receivers run their underneath patterns because one or two DB's had to be on him due to his speed and great patterns.

[@Eddieavina123]

Let's go raiders

[@54NELA]

Got a raiders rain poncho signed by him. would be awesome if he goes into the HOF. he will.

[@ronaldmorgan7632]

People think that he was just a sprinter, but he was so much more. He got better every year.

[@raidermiggy21]

It's a travesty why #21 Cliff Branch is not in the Hall of Fame. 3 Super Bowl rings. Putting him in now is a shame,just like Kenny Stabler, waited til he passed away.

[@oldschoolruler]

Before CB, Raiders had Warren Wells, and Raymond Chester as wideouts to stretch the field. Cliff changed the game and gave Al Davis the stones to say, 'The general belief of NFL offenses is "We take what the defense gives us", well...we operate under a different philosophy, "We take what we want." The Hall Of Fame needed him more than he needed the Hall. Just like Snake, they waited until he passed, pathetic. RIP Champ...'Pride and Poise' forever.

[@sydboski]

Agreed!! But Raymond Chester was a TE.

[@oldschoolruler]

@@sydboski Yes, technically he was a te, but he would/could go deep. And we know Al encouraged deep routes, from any/every weapon he had. 😆

[@icarus8471]

Congratulations to Cliff Branch, HOF.

[@chrisgang34]

RN2022🏴‍☠️🔥

[@maureencora1]

Better Late Than Never, May He R.I.P.

[@themoffman1824]

he should have been in the HOF years ago

[@bconni2]

one of the biggest HOF snubs in history.

[@workingoutguy]

PUT HIM IN THE HALL OF FAME

[@jaxstiffler4632]

now its time for James William Plunkett for the Hall of Fame

[@LuvtheJEm]

It's an absolute disgrace Cliff isn't in the HoF.

[@timbrock2785]

Back when Football had real players!!!

[@gmoney10000]

Hall of Fame for sure!!!

[@jonprey]

End the NFL Hall of Fame Anti-Raiders Bias!

[@johnwoods1728]

Look at his numbers compared to Lynn Swann if he's not a HOF'er what is ?

[@jeffholm9086]

Truely one the greatest. But kinda hard not to be when you have guys like Stabler and Plunkett throwing your way.

[@billysheppard6091]

I'm here to tell you _ speed kills _. And with hands this man... I wanted to be,, cliff branch, semper fi...

[@Real_Richmond_510]

If cliff branch played today he would still be better than DeShawn Jackson 🤣💯

[@CarbageMan]

Jackson was a gap-filler after losing our deep threat.

[@Real_Richmond_510]

@@CarbageMan he also scored points for the other teams for us , great way to play wr1 position 🙄

[@CarbageMan]

@@Real_Richmond_510 OMG, put down the razor blades. It's not worth it!

[@lodey]

I find it an injustice that he was not able to live long enough to receive the honor he so justly deserves - shame on the NFL HOF selection committee.

[@musicalchurch]

Another travesty along with The Snake.

[@timothyjames1846]

He's definitely a Hall of Fame player. They say there were faster players, but he's the one player in the NFL that I NEVER saw get caught from behind when he was in the open field.

[@finnfinn7703]

A bunch of World class sprinters never got caught from behind in the NFL what you just said means nothing.

[@timothyjames1846]

@@finnfinn7703 It means nothing if you're ignorant about football. As in catching. The combination of the ability to be a football player with his speed is what made Branch special. It dosen't matter how fast you are if you can't catch the damn ball. Duh!

[@twotone5979]

all the people who didn't vote for Branch to be inducted into the HOF have to be Raider haters or???? that's all it comes down to. may my HALL OF FAMER CLIFF BRANCH RIP 🙏🏆🏆🏆

[@AssassinRaider28]

It is totally disgraceful that Mr. Cliff Branch was passed over as a first ballot Hall of Famer, who still has not been selected.

[@stocksgoupward5922]

FInally HE IS IN!! SO over due. its sad like Kenny Stabler that he is not here to enjoy it. but his family will. Branch was dominent WR and if he played today he would destroy CB's

[@kcroberson4253]

Drew Pearson Lynn Swan. Jerry Rice And most of all. Cliff Branch try those

[@DannyO.Garcia]

Got damn right! HOF Period.

[@odisbrown9000]

This is the guy who was Tryeek Hill of the 70 and 80 he played late into his 30s....

[@daudder]

Speed kills. His hands buried the opposition

[@jrgomez2283]

He's not in the HOF that is a true travesty better then Stallworth and sissy Swann most Raiders highlights have Cliff burning or scoring a TD....

[@twotone5979]

Branch made all the QB he played for look that much better. 🖤🖤🖤 RN4L 🖤

[@aminjames9243]

We need to draft another speed wide receiver in this year's draft.

[@prowellerable]

I don't care what anyone says, if I had to pick two wide receivers it's randy moss and cliff branch, period! It's a darn shame that raiders players have to die before they get voted Into the hall of fame, a dirty low down shame...pitiful voters 😖

[@dannyespinosa3978]

Mr. Cliff branch should be in the Hall of Fame and why he’s not amazes me but then again the NFL is so damn dirty they put in who they want to put in

[@alonzomadero9413]

Cliff Branch knew how to set up the cornerback right before the ball got to him.

[@theautumnwind3731]

Speed Kills......

[@m.d.reynolds4022]

All that Mr. Branch did was before the usage of gloves with sticky surfaces. Take away the gloves of these modern-day receivers and they couldn't catch a cold.

[@ckobo84]

Never used the yellow goo either.

[@mattosullivan9687]

Please put Plunkett in the HOF before he passes on

[@isaiahmedina7372]

NO OTHER WR SHOULD GO INTO HOF B4 HIM. JUST A SIDE NOT IF THEY PUT ELI MANNING IN B4 PLUNKETT THERES GONNA BE ALOT OF UPSET PEOPLE

[@CarbageMan]

Tim Brown and Jerry Rice were pretty awesome too. Just sayin'.

[@charlesrazo7246]

Did you hear what Ronnie Lott said raider nation playing for the diamonds

[@Tigerfire75]

Willie Brown could have covered him when he was in his prime. Neon Deon couldn't have done that

[@sebastianvillarreal8505]

The hof took too long with putting in Branch. I hope this is his year, even though he’s not gonna be the one accepting the award smh😔

[@autumnwind1216]

He had all the relevant receiving records when he retired. Did he screw some sports writers' wives? He also did it with good & at times average QB play. No idea why he's not in the HOF.

[@mailliw8647]

Unbelievable that he was only voted in as a legacy when all these hof players basically could spit out his resume like football cannon ...this is why sportswriters shouldn't be the voting leverage for qualifying who gets in or not...HOF inductees should be voted on the players cause after all it's their fraternity and they are the experts

[@atomicwedgie8176]

NFL controls the media, or they get barred... no access. NFL held up his induction.