Spring Premium LIVE Auction April 30th and Catalog Auction May 7th
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/8/2016
When looking at Rob Gronkowski’s career accomplishments, it’s hard to believe that he is only 26 years old. In just 6 seasons with New England, “Gronk” has 380 receptions for 5,555 yards and a whopping 65 touchdowns. He has been re-writing the franchise and NFL record books for the tight end position since day 1, and before his career is over he will likely shatter every breakable record he can attain. It’s also hard to believe that such a staggering talent wasn’t drafted until the 2nd round, behind 41 other players! Gronkowski did, however, miss out on playing his junior season at Arizona in 2009 due to back surgery, which likely accounted for his draft stock falling so far. Rob Gronkowski wore this Arizona Wildcats red jersey during his sophomore season in 2008, his last season on the field for the ‘Cats. The Nike manufactured jersey, size 44, features #48 on the front, back and both sleeves in white-on-navy blue tackle twill, with “R. GRONKOWSKI” stitched in solid white letters on a red nameplate across the back shoulders. A navy blue waistline on the back of the jersey reads “ARIZONA” in white tackle twill. This jersey has been authenticated by MEARS with a final grade of A10. This jersey will also be accompanied by an additional letter of Provenance from Bob Case, handwritten on International Boxing Association letterhead , who obtained IN PERSON, directly from Rob Gronkowski, making this a very rare Ironclad example of a College gamer from the TOP Tight End in the game and likely of All-Time! This jersey comes with a full LOA from Mears, who have given this jersey a perfect A10 rating.