Michael Irvin Says Hall of Fame Committee ‘Stole’ From Antonio Gates, Offers Advice

Michael Irvin tells TMZ Sports activities he believes the Professional Soccer Hall of Fame robbed Antonio Gates by bypassing him for the 2024 class … however he is now providing some recommendation for the tight finish to get by it.

Irvin stated on the “A Night Out With Legends” social gathering in Vegas that the ex-Chargers famous person cannot get too down on himself after he did not make the minimize for the HOF’s ’24 class on Thursday … explaining that if he does, he’ll permit the committee to “steal” from him twice.

As an alternative, he advisable Gates put this behind him shortly … so when he finally will get his gold jacket, he can get pleasure from it.

Irvin, in fact, would know a factor or two concerning the scenario … in any case, it took him three years to lastly get into Canton regardless of being one of the crucial prolific receivers of all time.

“I didn’t get in on the first ballot,” the previous Dallas Cowboys receiver stated. “But, I promise you I got in on the third ballot and when I got there, and I got to that podium, straight joy was waiting on me. It didn’t even matter that I didn’t go in on the first ballot, once I got there, I just saw joy.”

Irvin tells us he is bought plans to relay the message to Gates himself … saying, “that’s my guy.”