Rob Gronkowski says the Yankees fan who kidnapped Mookie Betts was a friend

Four-time Super Bowl champion and New England Patriots icon Rob Gronkowski revealed on The Up & Adams Show on Wednesday that he knew Austin Capobianco, who was seen throwing the ball to Betts in the first inning of Tuesday's game ripped out of the glove. The former tight end said they were friends when Gronkowski was at the University of Arizona.

“Here's a little fun fact: That guy that grabbed Mookie Betts' glove was my friend in college,” Gronkowski said. “He was a member of the hockey team, the Arizona Wildcats club team. I can tell you, the entire hockey team was absolutely crazy.”

Gronkowski added that his former friend's actions “represent him very well.”

“He does everything for his teams. He does everything for the Yankees. “I remember him talking about the Yankees all the time, how much he loves him, and that describes him perfectly, just doing whatever it takes to help his team get out,” he added.