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NBC Sports reports that Hall of Fame tight end Antonio Gates hosted and played in a rigged poker game in Miami, organized by Curtis Meeks, who is involved in a federal indictment. Gates has not been accused of any wrongdoing and currently works as a Legends Ambassador for the Chargers.
The 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class, featuring Jared Allen, Eric Allen, Sterling Sharpe, and Antonio Gates, was celebrated with memorable speeches and moments, including Sterling Sharpe's tribute to his brother Shannon and a special birthday tribute to Marv Levy. The ceremony highlighted the careers and legacies of these NFL legends, emphasizing their contributions to the sport.
Antonio Gates made history as the first player without college football experience to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, highlighting his journey from basketball to NFL stardom and emphasizing themes of perseverance, unity, and opportunity.
Antonio Gates, the first player to enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame without playing college football, reflects on his improbable journey from basketball at Kent State to NFL stardom, highlighting his rapid rise from undrafted free agent to Hall of Famer.
Antonio Gates, a key figure in NFL history and the San Diego Chargers, was inducted into the Chargers Hall of Fame, highlighting his significant impact on the team and the sport. Despite a non-traditional path from college basketball to football, Gates became the NFL's all-time leader in tight end touchdowns and a beloved player for his versatility and resilience, symbolizing a golden era for the Chargers and leaving a lasting legacy in San Diego.
Antonio Gates, a legendary Chargers tight end and the first player in the Hall of Fame never to have played college football, is enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2025. His journey from high school basketball to NFL stardom, despite being undrafted and lacking college football experience, is a remarkable story of determination, athleticism, and perseverance, making his induction a unique and inspiring milestone.
Julius Peppers leads the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class, joined by Devin Hester, Andre Johnson, Patrick Willis, Dwight Freeney, Randy Gradishar, and Steve McMichael. Peppers, a nine-time Pro Bowl pick, is the only player with 100 sacks and 10 interceptions in NFL history. Antonio Gates, who holds the record for most touchdowns by a tight end, missed the cut.
The 15 finalists for the 2024 NFL Hall of Fame have been announced, including notable players like Julius Peppers, Antonio Gates, Jared Allen, Rodney Harrison, and Eric Allen. The official ballot with five players will be named at the NFL Honors ceremony.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024 eligible players include Antonio Gates, Julius Peppers, Andrew Luck, Jamaal Charles, Brandon Marshall, Haloti Ngata, Eric Berry, and Sebastian Janikowski. Gates and Peppers are first-year eligible players, while Luck retired abruptly in 2019. Gates is considered one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history, while Peppers had an impressive career as a defensive end. Charles, Marshall, Ngata, Berry, and Janikowski are also strong candidates for induction into the Hall of Fame.