Antonio Gates, three of his Kent State basketball coaches and his first Chargers tight ends coach detail his unconventional path to the Hall of Fame.

On Saturday, one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, as former San Diego and Los Angeles Chargers great Antonio Gates was welcomed into the fold on the hallowed grounds of Canton, Ohio.

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.