Mother of Patriot's Gronkowski talks about his shenanigans on and off the field

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Southwest Florida has a few connections to Super Bowl LIII on Sunday. It includes Rob Gronkowski, tight end for the New England Patriots.

Gronkowski’s mother, Diane Walters, lives in Estero.

WATCH the interview with Walters above, ahead of the annual championship game.

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