Las Vegas Raiders: 15 most beloved fan favorites in franchise history

Most beloved Raiders of all time: 2. Tim Brown

The top three were tough to rank with Cliff Branch, and now Tim Brown, very close to all Raiders fans’ hearts. As a child, Brown was one of the first Raiders I watched and became a fan of. My personal bias aside, Brown is easily one of the most beloved Raiders players of all time due to his consistent excellence and longevity with the team.

Brown is one of the most decorated players in franchise history, maybe that has something to do with him being a fan favorite? In college at Notre Dame, Brown won the Heisman Trophy, named the best player in college football in 1987. The Raiders selected Brown with the No. 6 overall pick in the 1988 NFL Draft and reaped the benefits for the next 16 years.

Brown spent 16 seasons with the Silver and Black as a wide receiver and a returner. Over the course of his career, Brown broke all the franchise records for touchdowns, receiving yards and receptions. His marks of 99 touchdowns, 14,734 yards and 1,070 yards all still top the all-time ranks for the team.

Brown’s excellence is highlighted by his nine Pro Bowl nominations and two First-Team All-Pro honors. The best receiver, and one of the best overall players, to ever play for the Silver and Black, Brown is more than deserving of a top-two finish on this ranking.

Fans loved him and continue to shower him with love when he appears at Raiders events, echoing the support he received during his career.