Cliff Branch, who grew up in Houston, was the epitome of what Al Davis coveted in a...
Cliff Branch, a Worthing product, arguably was the best deep threat of his generation, playing a pivotal role on three Raiders Super Bowl champions. He also made four Pro Bowls.Cliff Branch was the epitome of what Al Davis coveted in a receiver during his decades running the Raiders.
“He was a game-changer,” said Hall of Fame coach Tom Flores, who was a receivers coach for the Raiders when Branch arrived and was his head coach for seven seasons. Branch arrived in Oakland as a fourth-round pick in 1972 after catching just 36 passes his final two years in college at Colorado. But Branch also was a star sprinter who set the NCAA championship meet record in the 100 meters shortly before joining the Raiders.
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