Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski was formally inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame on Saturday, with a halftime ceremony held during the team's loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.
Gronkowski, known for his exuberant touchdown celebrations, marked the occasion by performing his trademark "Gronk Spike" – forcefully spiking a football into the turf – to the delight of the home crowd at Gillette Stadium.
The three-time Super Bowl champion and four-time First-team All-Pro was honored for his nine-season tenure with the Patriots, during which he became one of the most dominant tight ends in NFL history.
The ceremony took place as the Patriots fell to the Packers, but the celebration provided a bright moment for fans celebrating the franchise's all-time leader in receiving touchdowns by a tight end.
