On August 2 in Canton, Ohio, the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrines four new members, placing them among the ranks of the greatest to ever play in the National Football League: Eric Allen, Jared Allen,

Gates too perhaps the most unique path to the Pro Football Hall of Fame of all time, without having played a down of college football.

When he is enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, former Chargers tight end Antonio Gates will officially become the first player ever to make the Hall of Fame without playing college football.