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).

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 ...

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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 · 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.

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 ...

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 · 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 ...

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 ...

4 days ago · 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 ...