Rob Gronkowski and Patriots fan Robbie Barnicoat inspire each other | NFL Countdown | ESPN

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Published 2018-01-21

Young Patriots fan Robbie Barnicoat persevered while battling a severe epilepsy syndrome thanks in part to a Rob Gronkowski jersey hanging in his hospital room. The two Robs got the chance to meet during in the 2017 season, when New England Patriots hosted the Miami Dolphins.

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All Comments (21)

@anjanadevikumar 6 years ago

Say what you want about Gronk, but he has a heart of GOLD.
@davidsandlin9686 6 years ago

Kids pretty tough. Gronks a great guy for going out of his way and making this kids life a little better. A lot of people won’t even take five minutes out of their day to say high to someone they pass on the streets.
@piper0428 5 years ago

Gronks kindness cannot be mesured. He is an inspiration.
@RECKENDORF 5 years ago

The NUMBER ONE biggest thing that no one talks about...GRONK does so much for people who are less fortunate...GOD BLESS GRONK
@Cruzz80 5 years ago

Omg Gronk you made that Kid fight for his health and made his day a memory he will be able to use strenght for the rest of his life. You are the man!!!
@Alstanus 6 years ago

How do you dislike this? Jesus. Good for this, kid.
@NATURALGAMING 6 years ago

Thats why i respect gronk❤
@stenny1970 3 years ago

I don't know how ANYONE could dislike this video. Have a heart!
@reapergamingcentral4238 4 years ago

As a fellow person with epilepsy, I salute u robbie. Keep trucking
@delelkin3348 5 years ago

I am a die-hard Steelers fan and this story brought me to tears I do love the Patriots I know a lot of people say how can you love the Steelers and love the Patriots but I'll look at the Patriots locker room and there is no turmoil nobody wants to cause trouble like our locker room with the Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell. I truly believe that Tom Brady is the goat and I love this video because Rob Gronk Gronkowski.
@TessMr4444 3 years ago

Gronk is a great football player. He is an amazing person. Rob is down to earth and cares about other people. All the best to you Gronk in the future.
@dillon9623 5 years ago

I can’t believe that I would like a patriots video ever - rams fan
@carensmith3154 5 years ago

Made me cry. Gronk you’re the best!
@warrenburlingame1172 2 years ago

Gronk is one of my favorite players. Much respect
@jake405 5 years ago

3:10 damn that’s a pretty good swing. Better than some kids on my 16u baseball team. Keep it up Robbie you’re an inspiration to all!!
@kevingalarza5021 2 years ago

Still watching this video to this day, I remember what happened to Robbie, he was in my 5th grade class at veterans memorial in naples Florida. Such a smart athletic kid, we now go to the same high school, he’s still the same great kid he was in 5th grade
@loribristolwillet9325 5 years ago

What a beautiful story and and amazing fight to recovery. Good luck Robbi, I am cheering for you. Stay strong alway's. ❤❤❤❤
@jocelynlopez8222 2 years ago

Poor kid😞 that’s great he survived & I’m not a gronk fan, but gronk a very nice, sweet, humble, intelligent guy, & great player! Keep doing what your doing god bless🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️
@johnsmith42688 2 years ago

God i can't imagine seeing your kid like that...gut wrenching...
@mikevega7740 5 years ago

Wow, Rob's got a big heart. He's an inspiration too