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New England fans voted tight end Rob Gronkowski into the Patriots Hall of Fame, the team announced Wednesday.

Gronkowski, 36, will become the 38th inductee. The date of the induction ceremony will be announced after the 2026 NFL schedule is released.

'Gronk' was a three-time Super Bowl champion, four-time All-Pro and five-time Pro Bowl selection in nine seasons with the Patriots from 2010-18. He added a fourth Super Bowl ring alongside ex-Patriots quarterback Tom Brady with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2020 season.

'Rob Gronkowski's performance on the field was extraordinary, but it was his infectious energy and consistently positive presence that truly set him apart,' said Patriots chairman and CEO Robert Kraft.

'He always brightened everyone's day. He earned the respect of coaches and teammates through his work ethic, preparation and unselfish approach, while redefining what it meant to play his position. Rob became a fan favorite almost immediately and remained the standard at tight end for nearly a decade. We look forward to celebrating his induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame and, in time, the Pro Football Hall of Fame.'

Gronkowski's name will appear on the ballot for the first time in the next voting cycle to determine the Class of 2027 at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.

The Patriots drafted Gronkowski in the second round in 2010. He recorded a career-high 1,327 receiving yards and led the NFL with 17 touchdown receptions in his second season in 2011.

In 115 games with New England, he caught 521 passes for 7,861 yards and 79 touchdowns. He added 81 catches for 1,163 yards and 12 scores in 16 postseason contests with the Patriots.

--Field Level Media