SI.com · Aug 4, 2019
Raiders Legend Cliff Branch Dies at Age 71
Legendary Raiders wide reciever Cliff Branch died at the age of 71, the Raiders confirmed in a statement on Saturday.
"Cliff Branch touched the lives of generations of Raiders fans. His loss leaves an eternal void for the Raiders Family, but his kindness and loving nature will be fondly remembered forever," the team said. "Cliff's on-field accomplishments are well documented and undeniably Hall of Fame worthy, but his friendship and smile are what the Raider Nation will always cherish."
Raiders owner Mark Davis also tweeted the message "Cliff was my best friend. I will miss him dearly," from the team's account.
