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Behind a successful child is their supportive parent. For one such NFL legend, there’s a woman close in his life who has stood by him as a rock. During both challenging and triumphant times, it’s the special person who gives the player the motivation to push forth. Today, the champion player has won 4X SB rings and is regarded as one of the NFL GOATS.

The future HOF has a close person in his life who taught him valuable things. Rob Gronkowski shares a tightly-knit relationship with his mother. The NFL star has now taken domestic responsibilities since retirement. Recently, posted an emotional story on Instagram. The 5X Pro Bowler shared a heartfelt note to his mother and also highlighted one of her unique traits. The credit for the tight end’s legendary career goes to his mother.

Rob Gronkowski pens down an emotional birthday wish for his mother

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Rob Gronkowski’s long-lived career comprised several accolades. However, he did face struggles in his career. But with his mother’s support fully behind him, the ex-Patriots player garnered success in the sport. Recently, Rob took to Instagram to shower love on her mom’s birthday. He wrote “Happy Birthday. Thank You for always being there for me momma. No matter the situation, your kindness and caring ways never go unnoticed! You deserve a birthday every day.”

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The heartfelt post highlighted how the former tight end cherished his mother. Despite achieving gargantuan success, the ex-NFL player sought kindness from her mother. It was his mother’s advice, that led Rob to achieve immense success in his football career. Moreover, the relationship is a testament that jersey number 87 holds his mom’s principles highly in his life. Keeping true to his personality is another one of Rob’s traits that he showed in a viral Tik-Tok challenge.

Rob adds his own spice to the “Roman Empire” trend

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Rob Gronkowski has never been the one to shy away from the camera during his playing days. Now, years after his retirement, the player still holds the personality trait dearly. As the new “Roman Empire” TikTok trend took over the social media platforms. The former tight end added his own zest to the challenge.

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The trend includes women asking their partners about their opinions on the Roman Empire. When their counterparts reply with hilarious outtakes, it takes women off-guard! Recently, when asked whether he thinks about the Roman Empire. The muscular former TE replied “Only when I watch the movie Gladiator”  The conversation didn’t stop there, he was further asked about his viewing habits. The charismatic player humorously quipped “Once every three years!.”

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Rob still holds his mother’s teachings closely to his great. Perhaps that is the reason he went to achieve the things he did and that too with a smile. The former player’s relationship with his mom sheds light on the most precious connection one can make!

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