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8 takeaways from Rob Gronkowski's Patriots Hall of Fame induction

Legendary tight end Rob Gronkowski will forever be remembered in Foxborough. Here are eight takeaways from his Patriots Hall of Fame induction.

Rob Gronkowski was inducted into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame on Saturday at Gillette Stadium. The event was a celebration attended by thousands of fans who created the "Gronk" persona and spirit. The tight end expressed his gratitude for the fans and acknowledged his pre-game nerves, stating he felt like vomiting before speaking.

He joked about needing matching pants to the jacket, which his tailor agreed to provide. Camille Kostek, Gronkowski's girlfriend, jokingly jinxed him, causing him to stumble while pronouncing the word "resiliency" during his speech. He brought the Vince Lombardi Trophy to the Boston Red Sox's home opener, leaving a dent in it. The celebration took place following Tom Brady's arrival to support his former teammate, marking the first game as a broadcaster for FOX.

Gronkowski also recalled a pre-draft visit where he was able to make Bill Belichick smile, a rare occurrence.

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