HOUSE Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 (edited) Buffalo fans relentlessly booed him whenever they got the chance. Now officially retired from the game of professional football, former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is giving back to the community that helped shape him into the person he is today. The Amherst native, who torched the Bills for 1,070 yards and 12 touchdowns throughout his nine-year NFL career, returned home last weekend, attending a charity event and catching up with childhood friends. He also donated $50,000 to Oishei Children’s Hospital. The three-time Super Bowl champion presented the hospital with the generous donation on Monday. “Now that I’m retired, Buffalo kind of accepts me a little bit more,” Gronkowski said. “We were out Saturday night, and they were all giving cheers at a charity event and everything. Like this article? Sign up for the Bills Wire email newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning “It was cool to finally be accepted once again where I grew up, so I decided I’ll come back and start giving back now, alright?,” he added. https://billswire.usatoday.com/2019/06/18/rob-gronkowski-donates-to-buffalo-bills-hospital/ Edited June 18, 2019 by HOUSE 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 If Gronk is trying to buy my love, it's working. 4 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessAccepted Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 I personally wouldn't describe a $50K donation by Gronk as a "Massive" donation. $50K as an image rehab investment and tax write off is probably more appropriate. Glad he gave the money but the description of the donation is a little too hyperbolic 23 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 he probably thought he was buying 50k of monster energy drink. 1 5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Joshin' Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 7 minutes ago, HOUSE said: He could have donated 50,000 in Boston? He just donated 25k in Maine. Yes it is nice and should be appreciated. No it is not massive IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 (edited) 18 minutes ago, ProcessAccepted said: I personally wouldn't describe a $50K donation by Gronk as a "Massive" donation. $50K as an image rehab investment and tax write off is probably more appropriate. Glad he gave the money but the description of the donation is a little too hyperbolic Agree, nice he donated but $50k to him is $50 to most of us. Title is misleading Edited June 18, 2019 by Mike in Horseheads 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 It’s a start. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 To say anything negative about this is petty on our part as fans. I will choose to separate my feeling for his actions on the field and in particular what he did to White from this generous action. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 That’s really nice. Still, ***** you Gronk. 7 8 4 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 58 minutes ago, teef said: he probably thought he was buying 50k of monster energy drink. How does this post not have more laugh reactions...this was pretty funny in my book 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Bangarang said: If Gronk is trying to buy my love, it's working. absolutely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Apparently his donation will subsidize a new line of elbow braces, including the registration fees as they must be registered as lethal weapons in 47 states. What a guy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 (edited) 17 hours ago, Bangarang said: If Gronk is trying to buy my love, it's working. He wants to be able to come home to see family......safely. ? I don’t hate him for being good on our evil nemesis. I also won’t hold him eternally in contempt for an egregious hit on Tre. We all make mistakes, especially in the heat of the moment. This is a great gesture and will help real people. It’s not “massive” if you are in that economic circle, but I won’t diminish it in any way. Well done! . Edited June 19, 2019 by Augie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbRiddick Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 His former owner gave someone less fortunate a massive load of his own and got nothing but criticism 2 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalophil1948 Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 8 minutes ago, RobbRiddick said: His former owner gave someone less fortunate a massive load of his own and got nothing but criticism Not sure if that qualifies as massive either 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Russ Salvatore his given 10X that much to virtually every hospital in Buffalo - Mercy, ECMC, BuffGen/Gates Vascular Ctr., Roswell Park Cancer Ctr., Oishei Chlidrens Hospital, all got at least a $half-million$ each. (OK, so Sisters Hospital only got $250K) So $50K a “massive” donation? I think not. Yeah, it was generous of Gronk, but also self-serving - and he’s still an ass! . 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 ...if what has been reported about him is accurate, he has NEVER touched one dime of his $53.79 mil in career earnings......pretty damn remarkable fiscal discipline....so charitable contributions and support are at his whim....good show Gronk....flip side is THE one Latrell Spreewell, who said when NBA Timberwolves offered him $14 mil a year, " I have a family to feed"....azz clown lost everything including all of his exorbitant excesses.....who cares.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Thanks for donating, but Gronk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RememberTheRockpile Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 It is generous when you give anonymously. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Wait....he only got 12 tds? Huh. I thought he was better than that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakeBuffaloGreatAgain Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 49 minutes ago, Rico said: That’s really nice. Still, ***** you Gronk. This is the perfect response! I gave you a trophy and a quoted reply... this was a great donation from a giant doooosh bag. Wish he would have had his career ended by a late forearm to the back of his neck, but we weren’t that lucky... at least this cheap shotting, illegal pick setting monstrosity is no longer suiting up. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacGyver Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 He's still an idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 26 minutes ago, RememberTheRockpile said: It is generous when you give anonymously. It is also generous when you give publicly. $50k is $50k. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 6 minutes ago, Augie said: It is also generous when you give publicly. $50k is $50k. True, I suppose - it will buy a few cases of latex gloves. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 I know I'm in the minority, but I've always thought that Rob Gronkowski was what was RIGHT for football. Talented, fun and clean. The White hit was terrible; but it was an isolated incident for which I refuse to label him. He's a great dude. 6 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted June 18, 2019 Author Share Posted June 18, 2019 He gave more then me.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 1 minute ago, HOUSE said: He gave more then me.... No time like the present to fix that! I’m willing to remain an under-performer...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 11 minutes ago, Gugny said: I know I'm in the minority, but I've always thought that Rob Gronkowski was what was RIGHT for football. Talented, fun and clean. The White hit was terrible; but it was an isolated incident for which I refuse to label him. He's a great dude. Yep, he’s a great dude, and this sh* t was what was RIGHT for football... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Just now, The Senator said: Yep, he’s a great dude, and this sh* t was what was RIGHT for football... I mentioned it with a purpose; to point out that it was an isolated incident - which it was. And I will maintain, forever, that the worst part of that hit was White's teammates standing by and doing nothing - and never doing anything - in an effort to avenge him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, Gugny said: I mentioned it with a purpose; to point out that it was an isolated incident - which it was. And I will maintain, forever, that the worst part of that hit was White's teammates standing by and doing nothing - and never doing anything - in an effort to avenge him. White’s teammates did nothing? I must have been watching a different game... “Four penalties were assessed on the play: Unnecessary roughness against Gronkowski Unnecessary roughness on Bills S Micah Hyde Unnecessary roughness against Patriots WR Danny Amendola Unsportsmanlike conduct on Bills DE Jerry Hughes” https://www.sbnation.com/platform/amp/2017/12/3/16730586/rob-gronkowski-cheap-shot-video-bills-patriots “The Competition Committee has clearly expressed it’s goal of ‘eliminating flagrant hits that have no place in our game.’ Those hits include the play you were involved in yesterday.” Given the line the league has drawn over other, similar infractions, putting Gronk on the shelf for a week was at least consistent. Gronk appealed his suspension, but on Tuesday afternoon, the league denied his appeal. He’ll be out Monday night against the Dolphins. White will be back on the field when the Bills face the Colts this week. He cleared the concussion protocol on Thursday. He said that Gronkowski’s shot was dirty. “He could have broken my neck,” White said. “I’ve got a son to raise. People don’t think about that when they react.” 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 7 minutes ago, Gugny said: I mentioned it with a purpose; to point out that it was an isolated incident - which it was. And I will maintain, forever, that the worst part of that hit was White's teammates standing by and doing nothing - and never doing anything - in an effort to avenge him. It was up to Barry Church to avenge Gronk's dirty and illegal forearm to Tre White. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Just now, The Senator said: White’s teammates did nothing? I must have been watching a different game... “Four penalties were assessed on the play: Unnecessary roughness against Gronkowski Unnecessary roughness on Bills S Micah Hyde Unnecessary roughness against Patriots WR Danny Amendola Unsportsmanlike conduct on Bills DE Jerry Hughes” https://www.sbnation.com/platform/amp/2017/12/3/16730586/rob-gronkowski-cheap-shot-video-bills-patriots “The Competition Committee has clearly expressed it’s goal of ‘eliminating flagrant hits that have no place in our game.’ Those hits include the play you were involved in yesterday.” Given the line the league has drawn over other, similar infractions, putting Gronk on the shelf for a week was at least consistent. Gronk appealed his suspension, but on Tuesday afternoon, the league denied his appeal. He’ll be out Monday night against the Dolphins. White will be back on the field when the Bills face the Colts this week. He cleared the concussion protocol on Thursday. He said that Gronkowski’s shot was dirty. “He could have broken my neck,” White said. “I’ve got a son to raise. People don’t think about that when they react.” I saw what happened and what didn't happen. They didn't do crap. I am certainly not denying that it was a dirty hit. It was horrible. Among the worst I've seen. But it was one hit. Out of an otherwise clean career. He made a mistake. He lost his cool. Luckily, White is okay. But it does not make Gronk a dirty player; nor does it make him a bad person. It makes him an excellent player and a great guy who made a terrible error in judgment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Gugny said: I saw what happened and what didn't happen. They didn't do crap. I am certainly not denying that it was a dirty hit. It was horrible. Among the worst I've seen. But it was one hit. Out of an otherwise clean career. He made a mistake. He lost his cool. Luckily, White is okay. But it does not make Gronk a dirty player; nor does it make him a bad person. It makes him an excellent player and a great guy who made a terrible error in judgment. So I take that had he broken White’s neck and left him in a Kevin Everett condition, Gronk would not be a great guy, but since White can still walk, Gronk’s a helluva great dude? Are you related to him? . Edited June 19, 2019 by The Senator 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurpleBull Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 13 minutes ago, The Senator said: White’s teammates did nothing? I must have been watching a different game... “Four penalties were assessed on the play: Unnecessary roughness against Gronkowski Unnecessary roughness on Bills S Micah Hyde Unnecessary roughness against Patriots WR Danny Amendola Unsportsmanlike conduct on Bills DE Jerry Hughes” https://www.sbnation.com/platform/amp/2017/12/3/16730586/rob-gronkowski-cheap-shot-video-bills-patriots “The Competition Committee has clearly expressed it’s goal of ‘eliminating flagrant hits that have no place in our game.’ Those hits include the play you were involved in yesterday.” Given the line the league has drawn over other, similar infractions, putting Gronk on the shelf for a week was at least consistent. Gronk appealed his suspension, but on Tuesday afternoon, the league denied his appeal. He’ll be out Monday night against the Dolphins. White will be back on the field when the Bills face the Colts this week. He cleared the concussion protocol on Thursday. He said that Gronkowski’s shot was dirty. “He could have broken my neck,” White said. “I’ve got a son to raise. People don’t think about that when they react.” Naw. They did next to nothing to Gronkowski in retaliation; the most done was Jordan Poyer giving Gronkowski a half-shove. Just the other day I was thinking about how ridiculed Jordan Mills was by fans from time to time, about his ability as a blocker, and then recalling how he always had his guys' backs. Mills probably would've been the guy retaliating against Gronkowski if in the area of the offense. Say what you will about him, Jordan Mills always had his teammates' backs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vorpma Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 22 minutes ago, Gugny said: I saw what happened and what didn't happen. They didn't do crap. I am certainly not denying that it was a dirty hit. It was horrible. Among the worst I've seen. But it was one hit. Out of an otherwise clean career. He made a mistake. He lost his cool. Luckily, White is okay. But it does not make Gronk a dirty player; nor does it make him a bad person. It makes him an excellent player and a great guy who made a terrible error in judgment. Too much logic and maturity, stop! Your rattling brains here! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthomas Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 While its easy for us Bills fans to dump on Gronk for all the times he'd own our team, its not his fault we didnt draft him. I always thought the hate towards him was misplaced. We friggin drafted Torell Troupe 1 pick before Gronk went to NE. If anything we shouldve been more livid at our GM than him. Cant blame him for 1 second wanting to make us pay everytime he stepped on the field. Sure you can be pissed at the dirty hit on Tre & heck i was too, it was total bs. But i always thought it was a Billsy fan reaction to hate the guy. Dudes literally said a bunch of times how it was "cool" his hometown passed him twice in the draft & that he remembered it everytime he played us. Its a little different but thank the Gods Khalil Mack doesnt play in our division or he'd be crushing us too. Maybe throwing shade is like an emotional coping response people have to get thru the hard times idk. But anyways thanks for the donation Gronk. Dudes made donations to causes in WNY thruout his career, so its nice to see him still giving back. Its not just the money, its also the attention of him being there that counts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ol Dirty B Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 3 hours ago, ProcessAccepted said: I personally wouldn't describe a $50K donation by Gronk as a "Massive" donation. $50K as an image rehab investment and tax write off is probably more appropriate. Glad he gave the money but the description of the donation is a little too hyperbolic It's a great gesture. Criticizing a donation is an absolutely awful move. Sure it's not the 10 mil PK gave, but 50k is nothing to belittle. How much do you give? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 4 hours ago, ProcessAccepted said: I personally wouldn't describe a $50K donation by Gronk as a "Massive" donation. $50K as an image rehab investment and tax write off is probably more appropriate. Glad he gave the money but the description of the donation is a little too hyperbolic He didn’t have to donate anything - and I am sure he has made other donations elsewhere. I think it was a pretty nice thing he did - I am a Kaleida employee and I am sure that money will be put to good use for the kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ol Dirty B Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 2 hours ago, The Senator said: Russ Salvatore his given 10X that much to virtually every hospital in Buffalo - Mercy, ECMC, BuffGen/Gates Vascular Ctr., Roswell Park Cancer Ctr., Oishei Chlidrens Hospital, all got at least a $half-million$ each. (OK, so Sisters Hospital only got $250K) So $50K a “massive” donation? I think not. Yeah, it was generous of Gronk, but also self-serving - and he’s still an ass! . I can't believe people are criticizing charity. I'm not a fan of his, but I'm not gonna say hey why not more. Plenty athletes and people have donated more, many more have donated less. Charity to a good cause is good with me. Be it a $1 or $1,000,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerlyofCtown Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 4 hours ago, ProcessAccepted said: I personally wouldn't describe a $50K donation by Gronk as a "Massive" donation. $50K as an image rehab investment and tax write off is probably more appropriate. Glad he gave the money but the description of the donation is a little too hyperbolic Im sure those children wont look a gift horse in the mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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