Rob Gronkowski always knows how to celebrate the best moments. So when he was announced as the grand marshal for the 2024 Boston Marathon, everyone know it was going to be memorable.
And he did not disappoint.
Specifically, Gronkowski was tasked with throwing out the first pitch at the Red Sox game on Monday. But he couldn't just do it in a traditional way. He had to add his own flare.
Instead of throwing it across the plate, Gronkowski spiked the ball. It was reminiscent of his favorite and iconic football celebration.
Rob Gronkowski threw out the first pitch at the Boston Red Sox game today. It went exactly how you expected. pic.twitter.com/4N1fftSEgw
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) April 15, 2024
After seeing the video, two other Patriots legends commented on this moment.
"Careful @Gronk we don't need another earthquake," Julian Edelman wrote on his Instagram story.
Julian Edelman reacts to Rob Gronkowski’s iconic first pitch at todays Red Sox game in honor of Marathon Monday
— Sophie Weller (@sophieewellerr) April 15, 2024
Gronk served as the Grand Marshal
“Careful @ gronk we don’t need another earthquake”
(Ig: Edelman11) pic.twitter.com/4xdJdoGEAc
Tom Brady had something to say too.
"Love seeing that Gronk Spike!!!! ," Tom Brady commented to Gronkowski's video.
Tom Brady reacts to Rob Gronkowski’s first pitch at the Red Sox game on Marathon Monday
— Sophie Weller (@sophieewellerr) April 15, 2024
“Love seeing that Gronk Spike!!!! ”
(IG: Tom Brady) pic.twitter.com/G5kb6Ptf20
And this wasn't the only time he spiked a ball during the day. At the finish line, Gronkowski did it too.
Gronk Spike at the finish line for Marathon Monday
— Sophie Weller (@sophieewellerr) April 15, 2024
(IG: Boston Marathon) pic.twitter.com/sMILfmgxlU
He sure had a good time and proved to be the perfect fit for this sunny Marathon Monday.
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