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.

This class had a lot of firsts. Jared Allen became the first player from Idaho State to make the Hall of Fame. Sterling and Shannon Sharpe became the first brothers to make it to Canton. But Gates may have the best first of anyone in Canton.

The Chargers tight end delivered a message of thanks Saturday by thanking teammates, coaches and family who helped him get to Canton