One of the greatest to ever play football in Kansas City will finally be inducted into the Chiefs Hall of Fame this fall.

Tony Gonzalez will be inducted on Dec. 13 at the Chiefs’ home game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

According to the team, “new inductees are selected by a three-man committee, representing the Chiefs Booster Club, the area media and the Chiefs organization.”

This selection was likely a no-brainer for all parties involved. The Chiefs will also honor Gonzalez at the annual 101 Awards.

Gonzalez was selected by the Chiefs at No. 13 overall in the first round of the 1997 NFL Draft. By 1999, Gonzalez was a beacon of consistency. He was a yardage and touchdown machine at tight end, missing only two games in his 12 seasons with the Chiefs.

Gonzalez is the club’s all-time receiving leader and all-time touchdown leader and was a dominant part of the Chiefs offense for over a decade. He’s one of the most decorated players at his position during this era of football and has earned the respect of many across the league.

For the Chiefs faithful, this ceremony is a long time coming and a prelude to his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame for Gonzalez. Next year will be the first time that Gonzalez is eligible for that honor.