It’s been 32 years since Cliff Branch’s first year of eligibility for the Hall of Fame. And it’s been 2.5 years since his unexpected passing at the age of 71. So, needless to say it’s been far too long of a wait for Branch to take his rightful place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. But tonight he’s officially been named part of the Hall of Fame class of 2022.
Branch gets in via the Senior Committee. Just like Tom Flores, Ken Stabler, and Ray Guy before him. Also just like Stabler, his induction happens after his death.
There is never been a legitimate reason for Branch to not be in the Hall of Fame.
