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Golden Gates: San Diego Chargers legend elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame
Two of the four members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame class announced Thursday claim the city loudly — tight end Antonio Gates, who spent 14 of his 16 seasons playing his home games at Qualcomm Stadium, and cornerback Eric Allen, a Point Loma High School alum still lives nearby in the La Playa neighborhood.
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 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.
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.
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.
Chargers Legend Inducted into NFL Hall of Fame Class of 2025
The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2025, and among the esteemed inductees is former San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates. Gates, who spent his entire 16-year NFL career with the Chargers, is celebrated as one of the most prolific tight ends in league history.
Tom Krasovic: Antonio Gates made watching Chargers fun, even when playoff flameouts brought agony
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Instead, he accepted the daunting challenge of coaching the San Diego Chargers, who over the last six seasons have been one of the NFL's worst teams, failing miserably in the NFL's age of parity ...