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,

Antonio Gates' unique journey from college basketball to NFL stardom culminates in his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, becoming the first to do so without playing 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.