You can tell by my name where my loyalties lie. I was absolutely thrilled that Snake finally made the HOF. Great player on many great Raiders team of the 70's. Snake had ice water in his veins. John Madden tells some great stories about Snake and how cool/calm he was in high pressure situations.
I was lucky enough to meet Snake during a card show at the Harrisburg(PA) East Mall many years ago where Snake signed autographs, posed for photos, etc. He was super nice to everyone he met. I got him to sign the Sports Illustrated after the Raiders won Super Bowl XI. I will post an image of it later today after I get home.
Regarding Cliff Branch, compare his career numbers to Lynn Swann. I believe that Cliff belongs in the HOF as I look through my Silver and Black colored glasses.
Hopefully he will be inducted in the near future.
Duane Clark
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