Gronkowski’s Incredible Journey from Football to Wrestling and Back

A Man Born into Sports

Robert Gronkowski’s genes are so athletic and strong in him that he was essentially born into sports. His great-grandfather Ignatius (Iggy) Gronkowski was an Olympian who represented the United States in cycling during the Paris Olympic Games in 1924. The great man also held five world records in the sport.

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When you think of the name Gronkowski, it’s hard not to picture his large and loving family. Rob was born in 1989 as the second youngest son of Gordon Gronkowski, who played football at the university level before opening up a successful fitness equipment business.

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