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Rob Gronkowski handed out free ice cream, spiked an ice pop

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Patriots players handed out ice cream in Boston as part of a DraftKings event. Image via DraftKings

Amidst yet another sweltering summer day, a trio of Patriots players arrived in Downtown Crossing to hand out free ice cream.

Rob Gronkowski, LeGarrette Blount and Malcolm Butler mingled with fans while dancing and giving away ice cream in an event organized by DraftKings:

https://twitter.com/AsteadWH/status/756191453525704704

Gronkowski also utilized the refreshments in a more familiar capacity, spiking one of them with characteristic vigor:

https://vine.co/v/5mavAeq2bxP

The DraftKings ice cream event is part of the company’s ongoing effort “to create content that brings fans closer to the athletes and sports they love,” according to company spokesperson Sabrina Macias.

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