Football Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez is going into the history books as neither a Chief or a Falcon, but he did credit Atlanta with his latest win.

Gonzalez, who is now a commentator for Fox Sports, told the ABC-TV affiliate in Atlanta that, if it wasn't for his time with the Falcons, he'd have never had a career.

“The Falcons, honestly, it made my career to come here. It really did. Nothing against Kansas City, I was there 12 years, but only three playoff games. But when I got to Atlanta, it’s like all of a sudden you’re part of this winning organization…”

Gonzalez, who got inducted into the Football Hall of Fame this month — in his first year of eligibility — recently made headlines because he mended fences with the Chiefs' fans, especially after so many years of having a contentious relationship with them.

Article Continues Below
More Atlanta Falcons News
Falcons sound open to trading Kyle Pitts. Here are five destinations.
5 best trade destinations for Falcons’ Kyle PittsLorenzo J Reyna ·
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) catches a pass for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium.
Falcons rumors: Atlanta ‘open’ to trading Kyle PittsBenedetto Vitale ·
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) prepares for a game against the New York Giants at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
NFL rumors: Falcons’ Kyle Pitts drawing legitimate trade interestBen Strauss ·
Sep 24, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank before the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-Imagn Images
Falcons send fans into frenzy after immediately deleting ’28-3′ postMike Gianakos ·
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Falcons, fourth-year lineman agree to $9.5 million dealLorenzo J Reyna ·
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes a first quarter catch with New England Patriots cornerback Eric Rowe (25) defending during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium.
Julio Jones makes stunning admission about Falcons’ Super Bowl 51 lossMatty Breisch ·

The comment about the Falcons making Tony Gonzalez's career didn't sit well with Kansas City, as one can imagine.

And this is especially true when one considers that, in his time with the Chiefs, Gonzalez made the All-Pro team five times. He caught 916 passes for 10,940 yards and 76 touchdowns for Kansas City.

But Tony Gonzalez ultimately gave a shout-out to the team that helped make him become the legend that he is today.

“Kansas City Chief fans, I just want to tell you from the bottom of my heart, thank you. The 12 years I spent there were fantastic. I always tell people I became a man, obviously, on the field but off the field as well out in Kansas City. The fan support I had out there was second to none. It’s diehards.”