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"It all started at 20 years old on stage at the
NFL draft when my dream came true, and now here I am about to
turn 30 in a few months with a decision I feel is the biggest of
my life so far. I will be retiring from the game of football
today," he wrote.
Gronkowski, who turns 30 in May, thanked the Patriots
organization, teammates and fans in the lengthy post.
"Thank you for everyone accepting who I am and the dedication I
have put into my work to be the best player I could be. But now
its time to move forward," he wrote. "... Cheers to all who have
been part of this journey, cheers to the past for the incredible
memories, and a HUGE cheers to the uncertain of whats next."
A three-time Super Bowl champion, four-time First Team All-Pro
and five-time Pro Bowl selection, Gronkowski caught 521 passes
for 7,861 yards and 79 touchdowns in 115 games from 2010-18. He
added 81 catches for 1,163 yards and 12 touchdowns in 16
postseason contests.
--Field Level Media
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