Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski knows the viral Yankees fan who grabbed Mookie Betts
When it comes to Rob Gronkowski, you never know what the New England Patriots legend might say. And Wednesday was no different when the tight end was talking about a viral moment during Game 4 of the Yankees-Dodgers World Series. A pair of Yankees fans grabbed a foul ball out of Dodgers right fielder Mookie […]
When it comes to Rob Gronkowski, you never know what the New England Patriots legend might say.
And Wednesday was no different when the tight end was talking about a viral moment during Game 4 of the Yankees-Dodgers World Series. A pair of Yankees fans grabbed a foul ball out of Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts' glove in one of the craziest interference moments ever.
During an appearance on the Up & Adams show, Gronkowski watched the clip for the first time. And that's when he saw a familiar face.
"This is actually the first time I'm seeing this live, and here's a little fun fact: That guy, right there, grabbing Mookie Betts' glove, was my friend in college," Gronkowski said and added that his friend was part of Arizona's club hockey team.
"Him doing that represents him very well. He is all in for his teams. He is all in for the Yankees. I remember him talking about the Yankees all the time, about how he loves them so much."
However, he did eventually take a more serious tone regarding the incident.
"It is unacceptable, definitely, in the world of sports, but when you're that big of a fan, that's what fans do, I mean, whenever they have an opportunity to do that," Gronkowski said.
Afterwards, he posted about it on social media.
"Austin was a college friend. Very passionate about the teams he represents. Will do anything for them. A menace, wild boy as well, he is the person that undoubtedly would say he would do that then actually do it. Maniac status since college has been confirmed," Gronkowski wrote.
Gronkowski's friend was informed that he was not allowed back in Yankee Stadium for Game 5.
