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).

18 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.

17 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 ...

17 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 …

18 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 ...

21 hours ago · Antonio Gates, Jared Allen, Eric Allen and Sterling Sharpe were voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the smallest induction class in 20 years.

18 hours 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 ...

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