Antonio Gates, Hall of Famer

Insider shares jaw-dropping lore about Antonio Gates' start to Hall of Fame career
Los Angeles Chargers legend Antonio Gates is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 2025 class. Many amazing moments popped up in and around the occasion, such as LaDainian Tomlinson’s surprise involvement and Rob Gronkowski throwing out major praise,
5 Things to Know About 2025 Hall of Famer Antonio Gates
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
Chargers’ Antonio Gates Is A Hall Of Famer On And Off The Field
Gates consistently provided key catches, especially on third downs, and served as a safety value for Chargers quarterbacks when plays went off script.
Chargers Surprise Antonio Gates With Perfect Gift After Making Hall of Fame
In honor of his achievement, the Chargers celebrated by adopting a goat in Gates's honor. The goat, a nod to the team considering Gates the "greatest of all time" tight end, is named Gatesy after him. Gatesy resides at the San Diego Animal Sanctuary and Farm.
Antonio Gates, Kent State and Chargers icon, makes Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025
It didn't take long for Antonio Gates to transfer his Kent State basketball dominance to the NFL. Now he's headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Former Chargers tight end Antonio Gates voted into Pro Football Hall of Fame
Gates, who caught 116 touchdown passes in a 16-year career spent entirely with the Chargers, is elected alongside defensive end Jared Allen, wide receiver Sterling Sharpe and cornerback Eric Allen.
LaDainian Tomlinson made Antonio Gates’ surprise Hall of Fame reveal unforgettable
Los Angeles Chargers great Antonio Gates was officially enshrined as a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 2025 class at NFL Honors. Before that much-deserved reveal, though, Gates himself found out about it in a heartwarming fashion.
Chargers Adopt Goat to Honor Antonio Gates' Hall of Fame Induction
Antonio Gates is the GOAT when it comes to the tight end position. To mark Gates’ induction in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Chargers are celebrating with a goat. Yes, an actual goat. Meet 'Gatesy the Goat,' who was named after the legendary Bolts tight end.
Hall of Fame | Antonio Gates leads smallest class in 20 years. Who's left out ... next?
The tiny Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025 got in while the getting was good. Notable holdovers will be crowded out in 2026 by new 'eligibles.'
Chargers TE Antonio Gates set to be inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame
Antonio Gates is finally in. After missing the cut last year, Gates will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, OH. The other members of the Class of 2025 are Eric Allen, Jared Allen and Sterling Sharpe (senior).
Rob Gronkowski reveals ultimate take on Chargers' Antonio Gates
Los Angeles Chargers legend Antonio Gates was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Thursday, getting in on his second try. Gates is unquestionably one
Antonio Gates, Jared Allen lead smallest Hall of Fame class since ’05; Eli Manning misses cut
The four-person class is the first since 2005 with fewer than six inductees. Adam Vinatieri also missed out in his first ...
Tom Krasovic: Antonio Gates made watching Chargers fun, even when playoff flameouts brought agony
Philip Rivers, following a decent first half, looked uncomfortable against coach Rex Ryan’s cagey Jets defense that Tom Brady ...