Defensive end Jared Allen, wide receiver Sterling Sharpe, cornerback Eric Allen, and tight end Antonio Gates will be enshrined to the Pro Football Hall of Fame this week. The Hall of Fame honors were a long time coming for both Sharpe and Eric Allen, while Gates and Jared Allen didn't have to wait as long.

Eric Allen, Jared Allen, Antonio Gates, and Sterling Sharpe enjoyed glint careers in the spotlight, collecting 24 Pro Bowl selections, 11 All-Pro appearances between them. Now, their trophy cases will be adorned with another notable addition, one which figures to outshine all the rest — an intricately-woven gold jacket.