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 ...

4 days 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 ...

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 ...

4 days 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 ...

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4 days 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 …

4 days 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 ...

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates spins away from a defender for a 27-yard catch on a pass from quarterback Philip Rivers.

Feb 7, 2024 · Chargers Antonio Gates (85) and Philip Rivers (17) were side by side in the locker room and never far apart on the field. Even though Antonio Gates didn’t play college football, and was a...

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.