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Robert Kraft addresses health scare which will force Patriots owner to miss Rob Gronkowski’s team Hall of Fame induction

ROBERT Kraft is set to miss a major day in New England Patriots history. The team's owner is recovering back surgery and will be "on injured reserve" for the Patriots Hall of Fame induction on Saturday. This induction is a…

By David Scott · The U.S. Sun

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 12:44 AM

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Patriots owner Robert Kraft will miss Rob Gronkowski's team Hall of Fame induction while recovering from back surgery.
Kraft told ESPN that missing the Saturday ceremony pained him more than the physical pain before his surgery.
Rob Gronkowski was voted into the Patriots Hall of Fame by fans in his first year of eligibility.

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New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft announced he will miss Rob Gronkowski's Patriots Hall of Fame induction on Saturday while recovering from back surgery. Kraft told ESPN that missing the ceremony pained him even more than his pre-surgery discomfort, joking that he will be on injured reserve for the event.

Gronkowski earned induction into the team's Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility following a vote by supporters. The tight end captured three Super Bowls with New England, compiling 7,861 receiving yards and 79 touchdowns across his tenure with the franchise.

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