Rob Gronkowski’s emotional dedication : At the official opening of the newly built “Gronk Playground,” the man for whom it was named was moved to tears during its dedication on Tuesday.

Rob Gronkowski, who helped the Patriots win three Super Bowls, led the charge on the construction of the revamped playground located on Boston’s Esplanade next to the Charles River . With Robert Kraft, Gov. Maura Healey, and a crowd of excited children looking on, the now-retired Gronkowski was openly emotional as he made his remarks.

“Excuse me, you still have me moved,” Gronkowski told the crowd through a few tears.

“Wow,” he added after trying to compose himself a second time.

“I thought of the idea to give back to the Boston area for all the love and support the [region] of New England fans hav

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