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Kraft Misses Gronkowski Hall of Fame Induction After Surgery
Patriots owner recovering from procedure and will skip ceremony plus upcoming games
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Owner Sidelined by Surgery
Robert Kraft is recovering from back surgery at age 85 and will miss the Patriots Hall of Fame induction for Rob Gronkowski. The procedure has kept him off his feet, preventing attendance at the Saturday ceremony as well as the Sunday home game against the Green Bay Packers and the following week's trip to Munich to face the Detroit Lions.
Gronkowski Enters Team Hall of Fame
Gronkowski earned fan votes for the honor in April during his first year of eligibility. The former tight end spent nine seasons in New England after joining the team in 2010. He helped the club secure nine AFC East titles, reach the AFC Championship Game eight times and appear in the Super Bowl on five occasions.
Career Highlights and Team Context
Over his regular season career with the Patriots, Gronkowski recorded 521 receptions for 7,861 yards and 79 touchdowns. His postseason totals included 81 receptions for 1,163 yards and 12 touchdowns. The team enters the weekend at 5-3 amid injuries to several offensive contributors.
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