It’s Super Bowl week, but the highlight of the week for this community may come on Thursday night.
The Raiders may add another legend to the Pro Football Hall of Fame — the late Cliff Branch is the senior committee’s nominee and has a strong chance of gaining induction into the Canton, Ohio museum. The final vote took place last month and is set to be announced on Thursday night. Last August, the speedy Raiders’ legendary wide receiver was named the special nominee. It is rare that that candidate doesn’t gain election. Branch needs 80 percent of the vote and is not in the modern player’s vote, so his candidacy stands alone.