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 ...

Antonio Gates ... ranks second among tight ends in receiving yards with 13,046, trailing only Tony Gonzalez’s 15,127. The next two are Travis Kelce (12,151) and Gates (11,841).

The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025, the smallest class in 20 years includes three modern era players: tight end Antonio Gates, edge rusher Jared Allen and cornerback Eric Allen ...