Antonio Ethan Gates (born June 18, 1980) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end for the San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers during his entire career in the National Football League (NFL). He was named to the Pro Bowl eight times and …

11 hours ago · Gates, who holds the NFL record with 116 touchdown catches by a tight end, was announced Thursday night as a 2025 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Antonio Gates took one of the more unusual paths to the National Football League. The San Diego Chargers signed him as an undrafted free agent in 2003 with modest expectations, considering Gates did not play a down of college football.

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11 hours ago · There are football players that leave a lasting impact on the NFL. But there's a small group of them that revolutionize the game while they are playing. Antonio Gates certainly belongs in that latter category. And the legendary Chargers tight end will now be immortalized in the Pro Football Hall of ...

11 hours ago · Antonio Gates, Jared Allen, Eric Allen and Sterling Sharpe have been voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the smallest induction class in 20 years following offseason rule changes meant to make it harder to get inducted.

10 hours ago · NEW ORLEANS — Former Chargers tight end Antonio Gates was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Thursday, announced in a four-man class that also includes Jared Allen, Eric Allen and ...

11 hours ago · Antonio Gates, one of the best players in the history of the Los Angeles Chargers and one of the best tight ends of all time, has been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The announcement ...

11 hours ago · Antonio Gates, among the most prolific players to ever compete in the National Football League and one of the greatest Chargers ever, has been officially selected for enshrinement in Canton, it was announced Thursday night …

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