Rob Gronkowski Recognizes Yankees Fan Ejected For Grabbing Mookie Betts’ Glove: "A Fun Dude" With Passion For His Teams
VIDEO OF ROB GRONKOWSKI TALKING WITH BASEBALL REPLAY BELOW ARTICLE: In an unexpected twist in the sports world, former New England Patriots star Rob Gronkowski revealed a personal connection to the Yankees fan who became a viral sensation after interfering with Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts in Game 4 of the ALCS. The fan, identified as Austin Capobianco, was ejected after attempting to rip a ball out of Betts’ glove, an action that quickly made headlines. Speaking on the "Up & Adams Show," Gronkowski admitted he knew Capobianco from their days at the University of Arizona, where Capobianco was a member of the ice hockey club team. The incident took place during the first inning of Tuesday night’s game when Capobianco reached over the wall and interfered with Betts, disrupting a potential play and sparking reactions from both fans and commentators. The Yankees fan’s actions caused enough of a stir that Capobianco and his friend John Peter were later banned from Yankee ...