LaDainian Tomlinson made Antonio Gates’ surprise Hall of Fame reveal unforgettable

Los Angeles Chargers great Antonio Gates was officially enshrined as a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 2025 class at NFL Honors.

Before that much-deserved reveal, though, Gates himself found out about it in a heartwarming fashion.

Fellow former San Diego Chargers star and Hall of Famer LaDanian Tomlinson was actually the one to greet and reveal the news to Gates, as captured in a video provided by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

In the footage, Tomlinson kept it short and sweet: "It's my honor to welcome you to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025."

Gates then took over, revealing a personal note about a recent personal loss.

"I just lost my dad, just buried my dad a week ago Saturday. He would always talk about being a competitor, being tough," Gates said. "Man, it's tough. Thank you."

The special moment:

LaDainian Tomlinson delivered the news to his former teammate Antonio Gates that he’s a part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025.

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— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 7, 2025