Rob Gronkowski is one of Boston’s most beloved athletes in recent times, following his three Super Bowl wins with the Patriots .

Now, in his retirement, Gronkowski is still a major presence in and around the city. He sat down with Adam Elder at New York Magazine’s Intelligencer for a story published Monday to discuss the help he is giving, along with how his lifestyle has changed as he’s gotten older.

Growing up in a household with five boys, sports were a part of Gronkwoski’s life from a young age. He believes this is a major reason why he decided to create the Gronk Nation Youth Foundation, as well as “ Gronk Playground “, which opened this summer.

“I started Gronk Nation Youth Foundation so I can give kids who are less fortunate the opportunity that I had growing up, where

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