It has been four years since Tony Gonzalez decided to step away from the NFL after an illustrious 17-year career.

A sizable chunk of that was spent with the Kansas City Chiefs in which he put together a Pro Football Hall of Fame-worthy career. With that in mind, the Chiefs have announced that Gonzalez has been inducted into the franchise's Ring of Honor as the 48th individual and 44th player to earn that honor.

“Tony Gonzalez is the greatest tight end in the history of the National Football League and one of the greatest Chiefs of all time,” Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt said, via a team press release. “In his 12 seasons in Kansas City, he revolutionized his position, and his record-breaking performances and commitment to the Kansas City community made him one of the most beloved players in the Chiefs’ Kingdom. As a family and as an organization, we are excited to have the chance to celebrate Tony and his incredible career in the coming season, and we look forward to adding his name to its rightful place in the Ring of Honor at Arrowhead this fall.”

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On top of that, he is second all-time in career receptions behind only Jerry Rice's 1,549 catches. In his 12 seasons with the Chiefs, he set the franchise records with 916 receptions, 10,940 receiving yards, 76 receiving touchdowns, and 26 games with at least 100 receiving yards. He also earned 10 of 14 Pro Bowl selections, five of his six First-Team All-Pro nods, and all four Second-Team All-Pro selections during his tenure.

“I’m so proud to have been a part of the Chiefs for 12 seasons and will always feel like a part of their family,” said Gonzalez, who finished his career in Atlanta. “Kansas City is dear to me and I am honored to be inducted into their Hall of Fame.”

Gonzalez is certainly deserving of this prestigious honor as holds numerous NFL records for tight ends, including the most career receptions (1,325), most receiving yards (15,127), most 100-yard receiving games (31), and is second in touchdown receptions (111) trailing only Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates (114).

The 41-year-old will be enshrined during the 48th annual 101 Awards banquet that will take place in Kansas City on Feb. 24.