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Rob Gronkowski takes time on Valentine’s Day to visit young fan battling cancer

Feb 16, 2015, 6:04 PM | Updated: 6:18 pm

Former Arizona Wildcat and current New England Patriot Rob Gronkowski is one of the most intimidating men on the football field and one of the most fun-loving off of it.

When he’s not busy helping the Patriots win the Super Bowl, the record-setting tight end is often caught partying at clubs and taking photos with scantily-clad ladies.

But Gronk also has his philanthropic side. On Valentine’s Day, he and Patriots owner Robert Kraft took time to visit a young fan battling cancer.

Bear Down, Mr. Gronkowski — and party on.

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