Rob Gronkowski’s greatest hits, catches, and plays

In just nine years, Rob Gronkowski left his mark on both the New England Patriots and on NFL history by making some unforgettable moments happen.

It’s difficult to boil down a career as storied and impressive as Rob Gronkowski’s into a brief list of highlights. By the very definition of being arguably the most dominant offensive, non-quarterback weapon in the NFL for the past decade, Gronkowski has a sprawling laundry list of career accolades, memorable moments, and unbelievable plays that would make even the most cynical football observer gasp with wonder and awe.

Just as trying to condense The Beatles’ musical rolodex into a “greatest hits” compilation is an overwhelming and highly subjective undertaking, so too is any analysis with regards to Gronkowski’s own greatest hits collection as a player.

That said, there are certain key memories from Gronkowski’s career that deserve a little extra recognition. Through a combination of factors, these episodes stand out above the others as truly epitomizing the glory and grit of Gronk. Those factors include the stakes of the situation, the scenario in which the play unfolded, the difficulty of the task itself, and the end result of the action.

So without further ado, here’s our rendition of Rob Gronkowski’s Greatest Hits collection as a New England Patriot.