Back in those days, the two primary receivers were referred to as the SPLIT End and the Tight End. Today, you still hear the term "Tight End", but never the old school term of "SPLIT End" anymore. Cliff Branch was the ultimate SPLIT End.
When he came into the league, he couldn't catch a cold. He was always fast, but he MADE himself into wide receiver. That the hall waited until after his death to enshrine him is unforgivable.
I did not know that about him early on. Yes, the fact they waited really is unforgivable...but they didnt do Stabler any favors either...I think its partly due to the fact they are Raiders?...My favorite baseball and football teams are in Oakland...No matter where they play, I will always call them both "Oakland" Raiders and Athletics
@@Motoicon In Cliff Branch’s rookie season, he would blow by defenders who were lined up 10 yards or more off of him, and George Blanda would lay deep balls perfectly in his hands…and he would drop them. He spent his first two seasons working on his ball handling skills, even to the point of carrying a football around his Alameda home, tossing it around at different angles and catching it. He had his breakout game in season three in San Diego against the Chargers. Thereafter, he was the terror of NFL defenses.
@@greggross8856 Fantastic-I love these accounts of history unknown to some us. I loved watching Branch and the Raiders when I was a boy. Great memories. Thanks
Damm shame he's not here to enjoy his moment of glory! Congratulations to the family and to the late great Clifford Branch aka SPEED KILLS! Long overdue but well deserved! HOF 2022! ☠☠☠🏉👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
@@charlesrazo7246 What does a Superbowl have to do with who was a greater receiver? Nothing. Last time I checked winning a Superbowl was TEAM achievement.
@@charlesrazo7246 I am a Raider fan since 1975 and no they do not count. Unless you are talking about the TEAM. As far as individual players go, SuperBowl are a non-factor. If we go by your theory Mark van Eeghen is better than Earl Campbell, Jim Plunkett is better than Dan Marino, and Kenny King is better than Barry Sanders. LMAO!!!
When Cliff Branch was running track for the University of Colorado he set the world record for the indoor 60 yard dash - temporarily making him the fastest man alive. This seems to be forgotten.
He never set the world record in the 60. No one forgot anything get your facts straight fan boy. He tied it along with 37 other people. Many years earlier Bob Hayes set the record.
@@kennycarlson9996 he never ran an electronic timed 60. I actually teach and preach patience but my God you continually come up with some stupid crap. That is Fact.
Cliff Branch finally in the Hall Of Fame! Rest In Peace
Back in those days, the two primary receivers were referred to as the SPLIT End and the Tight End. Today, you still hear the term "Tight End", but never the old school term of "SPLIT End" anymore. Cliff Branch was the ultimate SPLIT End.
When he came into the league, he couldn't catch a cold. He was always fast, but he MADE himself into wide receiver. That the hall waited until after his death to enshrine him is unforgivable.
I did not know that about him early on. Yes, the fact they waited really is unforgivable...but they didnt do Stabler any favors either...I think its partly due to the fact they are Raiders?...My favorite baseball and football teams are in Oakland...No matter where they play, I will always call them both "Oakland" Raiders and Athletics
@@Motoicon With you on that. 💯
@@Motoicon In Cliff Branch’s rookie season, he would blow by defenders who were lined up 10 yards or more off of him, and George Blanda would lay deep balls perfectly in his hands…and he would drop them. He spent his first two seasons working on his ball handling skills, even to the point of carrying a football around his Alameda home, tossing it around at different angles and catching it. He had his breakout game in season three in San Diego against the Chargers. Thereafter, he was the terror of NFL defenses.
@@greggross8856 Fantastic-I love these accounts of history unknown to some us. I loved watching Branch and the Raiders when I was a boy. Great memories. Thanks
Missed you so much!
2022 NFL HOF Class: Cliff Branch
Cliff Branch has our vote
Called it brother
Damm shame he's not here to enjoy his moment of glory! Congratulations to the family and to the late great Clifford Branch aka SPEED KILLS! Long overdue but well deserved! HOF 2022! ☠☠☠🏉👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
R.I.P. Cliff Branch 🙏🏾
World class runner. No one could touch him other than maybe Bullet Bob Hayes. Finally HOF
Branch did beat Hayes in the King if the Hill races in the off season.
#21 forever
Speed. Hands. Determination. Cliff Branch. HOF.
World class runners Cliff Branch, Bobby Hayes and Willie Gault allWRs . This day goes to you Cliff.
How he is not in the hall is a crime.
This is a sweet video
Thank you glad you enjoyed it. Cliff Branch was the man.
Branch, Biletnikoff, Chandler, and others, were some of the best ever in the NFL.
Put some respect on his name CLIFFORD BRANCH #21🏴☠️
Deion wore #21 for Clifford Branch.
Ken Stabler QB and Jim Plunkett in Qakland. John Madden, Kenny Stabler Cliff Branch are in good company.
2:25 Cliff spiked the ball, I didn't think he ever spiked the ball. John Madden even talked about this in an interview.
As called by the Epic Bill King
Awesomeness 👍🏽
He is the greatest receiver in raider history🏆🏆🏆
Tim Brown may have something to day about that.
@@sydboski yes he does. He never won a Super Bowl.
@@charlesrazo7246 What does a Superbowl have to do with who was a greater receiver? Nothing. Last time I checked winning a Superbowl was TEAM achievement.
@@sydboski well if you’re a raider fan, Super Bowl do matter
@@charlesrazo7246 I am a Raider fan since 1975 and no they do not count. Unless you are talking about the TEAM. As far as individual players go, SuperBowl are a non-factor. If we go by your theory Mark van Eeghen is better than Earl Campbell, Jim Plunkett is better than Dan Marino, and Kenny King is better than Barry Sanders. LMAO!!!
Cliff Branch this year2022 and Drew Pearson 2021yrs finally are both WRs both WELL OVER DUE.
Branch should have gone in first.
When Cliff Branch was running track for the University of Colorado he set the world record for the indoor 60 yard dash - temporarily making him the fastest man alive. This seems to be forgotten.
He never set the world record in the 60. No one forgot anything get your facts straight fan boy. He tied it along with 37 other people. Many years earlier Bob Hayes set the record.
5.94 time facts
@@kennycarlson9996 he never ran an electronic timed 60. I actually teach and preach patience but my God you continually come up with some stupid crap. That is Fact.
Cliff Branch is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy
Somehow this compilation butchered my favorite Cliff Branch reception (2:48) beyond recognition.
Apologies for that butchered due to copyright after I posted. Will try to repost one day. Thanks for watching.
@@nflxfiles Certainly not blaming you.