Legendary TE Rob Gronkowski puts on Patriots uniform one more time
Will the real Rob Gronkowski please stand up? That was the question at Fanatics Fest when an army of Gronkowski look-alikes swarmed the stage at the event.
Fanatics held their annual fan fest in New York City over the weekend. It's an event where sports fans gather to buy, sell and trade sports memorabilia and collectibles. Fans also got an opportunity to meet their favorite celebrities and athletes.
Gronkowski, Julian Edelman and even Tom Brady made an appearance at the event. During Gronkowski's grand entrance, fans were tasked with trying to find the real Gronkowski among a bunch of look-alikes.
The real Gronkowski eventually revealed himself wearing a full Patriots uniform.
This was the first time in a while that Gronkowski suited up in a Patriots uniform.
It was a fun moment for fans to see the four-time Super Bowl champion tight end don the blue jersey at least one more time. The memories and history achieved during Gronkowski's run in New England will never be forgotten.
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