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Rob Gronkowski taking on entertainment role in 'Snake Pit' during first Indianapolis 500 next month • Apr. 17, 2025, 6:29 AM ET (ABC News (U.S.))
Rob Gronkowski helps unveil new weight room, fitness center at Woodland Hills High School • Apr. 8, 2025, 9:37 PM ET (CBS)
New fitness center, weight room unveiled at Woodland Hills High School • Apr. 8, 2025, 6:37 PM ET (CBS)
Gronk-a-Mania set to run wild over WrestleMania weekend • Mar. 28, 2025, 11:36 AM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Robert Paxton Gronkowski • Gronk
Born May 14, 1989 (age 35) • New York
Awards And Honors Super Bowl (2021) • Super Bowl (2019) • Super Bowl (2017) • Super Bowl (2015) • 4 Super Bowl championships • 4 All-Pro selections • 5 Pro Bowl selections • 2014 AP Comeback Player • 2014 PFWA Comeback Player
Education University of Arizona
Height/Weight 6 ft 6 inches, 268 lb (1.98 m, 121 kg)
Position tight end
Team Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jersey Number 87 (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2020) • 87 (New England Patriots, 2010–2018)
Draft Drafted by the New England Patriots in the second round (42nd overall) of the 2010 NFL draft.
Twitter Handle @RobGronkowski

Top Questions

How tall was Rob Gronkowski?
Rob Gronkowski was 6 ft 6 inches, 265 lb (1.98 m, 120 kg).
How many times was Rob Gronkowski selected to the Pro Bowl?
Rob Gronkowski was selected to the Pro Bowl five times.
What position did Rob Gronkowski play?
Rob Gronkowski played tight end.
How many Super Bowls did Rob Gronkowski win?
Rob Gronkowski won four Super Bowl championships.
What college did Rob Gronkowski attend?
Rob Gronkowski attended the University of Arizona.
When was Rob Gronkowski born?
Rob Gronkowski was born on May 14, 1989, in Amherst, New York, United States.

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