Trivias Of Rob Gronkowski
- His father played college football as a guard for Syracuse University.
- His great-grandfather, Ignatius Gronkowski was a cyclist with five world records.
- He played hockey until he was 14-years old.
- In his honor for posting three touchdowns in a rookie season, Madden NFL 12 has a "Rob Gronkowski Award" for players who have a tight end catch three or more touchdowns in a single game.
- He is considered the "most complete" player as he has both the catching dexterity of a wide receiver and the skills of an offensive lineman.
- He has been compared to NBA's LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal for his hands measuring 10 and 3/4 inches from thumb to pinkie.
- He is known for his Gronk Spike scoring celebration and dance before spiking.
- He wore shirt number 87 for the Patriots.
- Rob partnered with Tide for a public service announcement discouraging children and teens from eating the laundry detergent pods after a viral internet challenge in 2017-18.
- He has founded the Gronk Nation Youth Foundation together with his family. It provides grants to sports programs with an emphasis on health, community, and fitness.
- His phrase during an on-air interview after an AFC Championship win in 2012, "Yo Soy Fiesta!" went viral and was granted a trademark for the phrase the same year. The phrase translates to "I am Party!".
