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New England Patriots fans have voted on Rob Gronkowski as the team's next Hall of Fame inductee.
The votes are all in. Former tight end Rob Gronkowski is going to be the next member of the New England Patriots Hall of Fame.
ESPN’s Mike Reiss reported on Wednesday that the fan vote determined it would be Gronkowski who is inducted this season, earning the fan vote. He beat out kicker Adam Vinatieri and lineman Logan Mankins, who were the other finalists.
The Patriots would also announce the decision. In celebration, the team shared a two-minute-long video on Twitter/X, celebrating his career.
Reiss also noted that the date and time of the induction ceremony have not yet been announced for Gronkowski. A season ago, the Patriots honored Julian Edelman on Saturday, September 20th.
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There was no doubt that Rob Gronkowski would eventually make it to the Patriots Hall of Fame, the same way there is no doubt that he will make it to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
In 201o, Gronkowski was selected by the Patriots in the second-round of the NFL Draft. Almost immediately, he would become a favorite target of Tom Brady and took the NFL by storm. He would also become a fan-favorite in the process, known for his celebratory spikes.
A four-time First-Team All-Pro selection, the 2014 Comeback Player of the Year, and four-time Super Bowl winner, including three with the Patriots, Gronkowski is among the most decorated players in NFL history. He would also be named to the Patriots All-Dynasty Team and the NFL’s 100th Anniversary Team.
On top of all of that, Gronkowski holds multiple NFL records, for total touchdowns in a season by a tight end with 18, and for receiving touchdowns in a season by a tight end with 17. He set those both in 2011, his second NFL season.
In 2018, Gronkowski retired from the NFL. Injuries had taken their toll. However, he would later return to join Brady with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. There, he helped cement his legacy.
During his nine seasons with the Patriots, Gronkowski had 521 receptions for 7,861 yards and 79 touchdowns. That’s 15.1 yards per reception.
GettyRob Gronkowski with Robert Kraft
In the wake of Rob Gronkowski being inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame, team owner Robert Kraft shared a statement. In it, he praised the legendary tight end for how he changed the position and what he brought to the team.
“Rob Gronkowski’s performance on the field was extraordinary, but it was his infectious energy and consistently positive presence that truly set him apart. He always brightened everyone’s day. He earned the respect of coaches and teammates through his work ethic, preparation and unselfish approach, while redefining what it meant to play his position. Rob became a fan favorite almost immediately and remained the standard at tight end for nearly a decade. We look forward to celebrating his induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame and, in time, the Pro Football Hall of Fame,” Kraft said.
There is no doubt that Kraft is right about that. In time, this will be a Pro Football Hall of Fame celebration for Gronkowski too.
Dan Morrison After graduating from UMass in 2019, Dan Morrison quickly began a career in sports journalism and digital media. That has seen him work both as a contributing writer at several publications, as well as spending time on the National News Desk at On3. During that time, he has spent the majority of his time covering football, both at the college and NFL levels. Currently residing in Central Florida, his focus with Heavy is on the NFL. More about Dan Morrison
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