Antonio Gates was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Thursday.
Before it was officially announced to the public, Gates’ former teammate and Chargers great LaDainian Tomlinson surprised him with the big news.
“It’s my honor to welcome you into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025,” Tomlinson said.
In the video, Gates revealed that his father passed away recently and his funeral was a week before.
“He would always talk about being a competitor, being tough,” Gates said about his dad.
Watch the heartwarming video below.
LT was the one to tell Gates he was in
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