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- Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement from the NFL.
- Gronkowski will go down as one of the most dynamic NFL players of all-time, but he's just as well known for his off-field antics.
- Gronkowski has a love of partying, WWE, acting, and an overall outsized personality that makes it seem unlikely he'll disappear from the public eye any time soon.
Rob Gronkowski on Sunday announced his retirement from the NFL after nine seasons.
The news was not a shock as Gronkowski was reportedly mulling retirement over the last two years, but it was nonetheless surprising to see one of the game's biggest stars call it quits at 29 years old.
Gronkowski leaves behind a legacy as one of the game's most dynamic players both on and off the field.
While Gronk might have been one of the most unstoppable forces on offense in the entire league, he was just as well known for his outsized personality.
From a love of partying, public antics, WWE appearances, a fledgling acting career, and - somewhat surprisingly, given his public persona - a savvy approach to finances, here's a look at the life of Rob Gronkowski.