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 was a six-time All-Pro selection. He retired on January 14, 2020, after 16 years ...

1 day ago · Chargers Legend Antonio Gates' 116 career touchdown receptions ranks No. 1 all-time among tight ends, with the Bolts holding a 53-39 record when Gates found the endzone. Take a look back at each score from his legendary career. 1 / 116 Touchdown #1 | November 9 ...

1 day ago · NEW ORLEANS — Antonio Gates always dreamed of being in the Hall of Fame. The basketball Hall of Fame, that is. The Chargers’ legendary tight end instead took his “plan B” and manifested ...

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. Instead, he was a standout on the Kent State University basketball team — a power forward who helped the ...

1 day ago · Minnesota Vikings’ Jared Allen, former professional football player hugs Antonio Gates as they are introduced into the NFL Hall of Fame Class of 2025, during the NFL Honors award show ahead of the Super Bowl 59 football game, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in New Orleans.

1 day ago · NEW ORLEANS — Antonio Gates, Jared Allen, Eric Allen and Sterling Sharpe comprise a streamlined 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class after changes to the voting process raised the bar for ...

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1 day ago · Antonio Gates went from a Kent State University basketball standout to a star tight end with the NFL's Chargers to a legend who has attained football immortality in Canton. Gates, 44, is among ...

1 day ago · The Chargers will be represented by Antonio Gates, J.K. Dobbins and Cameron Dicker at NFL Honors in New Orleans. news Chargers Host Palisades HS Football Players for Ben Herbert Workout, Make Donation to Program The Chargers made a $50,000 donation to the Palisades football program this week after most of their equipment was destroyed in the ...

Aug 16, 2023 · Gates will be the 41st member enshrined into the Chargers Hall of Fame. The official induction ceremony will take place Sunday, December 10, during halftime of the Chargers-Broncos divisional tilt at SoFi Stadium.