Cliff Branch

American football wide receiver, Super Bowl champion

Cliff Branch - American football wide receiver, Super Bowl champion
Born

August 1st, 1948
77 years ago

Died

2019
6 years ago — 71 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

Links & References

Played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) primarily for the Oakland Raiders from 1972 to 1985. Contributed significantly to the team's successes during the 1970s and early 1980s. Instrumental in winning three Super Bowl championships (VIII, XI, XV) and recognized for exceptional speed and route running. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2022, highlighting a storied career that left a lasting legacy in professional football.

Winning three Super Bowl championships with the Oakland Raiders

Induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2022

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