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Rob Gronkowski Biography
Birth Name:
Robert James Gronkowski
Birth Place:
Amherst, New York, United States
Profession
Pro football player
Fast Facts
- Was an all-conference tight end his sophomore season at Arizona, but missed his junior year due to back surgery
- Was drafted by the New England Patriots in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft
- In 2011, set the single-season record for receiving TDs and receiving yards by a tight end
- Was named to the Pro Bowl team and was named an All-Pro following the 2011 season
- In 2012, broke the same arm twice
- Appeared on The Choice, a reality dating show, in 2012
- Great grandfather was Ignatius Gronkowski, a member of the 1924 U
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- Olympic cycling team
Relationships
- Glenn Gronkowski -- Brother
- Diane Gronkowski -- Mother