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Mr. Kraft, ‘Elton John is on the line for you’ 01.22.12 at 8:59 pm ET
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Robert Kraft takes a call from Sir Elton John while holding the AFC championship trophy. (Mike Petraglia, WEEI.com)

FOXBORO — As Robert Kraft was holding the new-fangled Lamar Hunt trophy as AFC champions and talking about his late wife being the heavenly force that blew Billy Cundiff‘s 32-yard field goal wide left, he was handed a cell phone.

“It’s my pal Elton John,” Kraft announced, after hosting Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler in his owner’s suite as the Patriots beat the Ravens, 23-20, to advance to Super Bowl XLVI.

“Hello, Elton! How are you my friend,” Kraft said. “You’re so kind.”

As the conversation wrapped up, Kraft again expressed his appreciation.

“Thank you, your call means a great deal. I love you, man,” Kraft told John.

Turns out, a phone call from Sir Elton John has been a tradition of sorts.

“He always used to call and he’d speak to my wife first, when we won a Super Bowl,” Kraft said. “He’s never won for an AFC championship. Whether he’s in Dubai or wherever he is in the world, he watches our games. He’s a huge Patriots fan and been a good friend of our family for over 25 years. I promise you he’ll be at our game in London. We’ll try to get him to Indy.”

Speaking of his late wife, Myra, an emotional Kraft thanked his “angel above” several times.

“Someone was smiling. We had an angel,” Kraft said, before briefly breaking down in tears before reporters. “Thank goodness for that kick. That kick was the greatest play of the game for us. It was pretty special.”

The other rock superstar who actually was on hand for the game was grateful that the kick did sail wide left.

“We all thought we were going to overtime,” Kraft said. “It was interesting, Steven Tyler has been a friend for a long time, since the old stadium. He flew in from L.A. He was sticking until the end. He goes, ‘Oh my goodness, overtime.’ He had to get back to the West Coast for tomorrow.

“To win this game at home, in front of our fans, is the greatest thrill. I love this team, this locker room. This is the 18th year we’ve owned the team and you see the chemistry that exists here, it’s unbelievable. I really hope and pray it carries us through next week and in two weeks in Indianapolis.

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  • http://tommyotravels.com/ Zenboi65

    So cool that Sir Elton called. I watched the game at Chico’s Bar in Montezuma, Costa Rica with some other Pats fans and when the field gold missed there was a cheer and right after a toast to Mrs Kraft. I’m here because my oldest dearest friend in the world made this trip with me 42 years ago. His nickname was Rocketman and he ignited too early. We are going to San Juan del Sur in Nicaragua to watch the Surfper Bowl and on the way we get to see Sir Elton in San jose and when he sings Rocketmen I now will think of Mrs Kraft as well. Sorry for the long personal message but couldn’t help it when I read your article. Thanks for bringing some Boston and New England Sports to Central America. Listening right now. Cual equipo esta de primero en la tabla? Patriots! Que  equipo mas bueno! Tom O’Flaherty {zenboi65@gmail.com, tommyotravels.com}

  • Just Sayn’

    So how are Robert Kraft’s statements any different than Tim Tebow’s? Yet Tebow elliciates all sorts of anger for them? Just asking? No agenda on my part other than to have a discussion.

  • Just Sayn’

    So how are Robert Kraft’s statements any different than Tim Tebow’s? Yet Tebow elliciates all sorts of anger for them? Just asking? No agenda on my part other than to have a discussion.

  • Kern

    Because one achieved greatness and the other is still on the road. If a man looses his wife, dedicates something to her and then attributes his success to her influence (psychic or psychological), that is considered romantic (in the classical sense). If a young man, still to experience life, claims to have the answers because of faith, then he is considered delusional. Two completely separate ideals; any similarity is specious.

  • Ztigr

    Robert was partying with the Pats later that night.  Brandon Spikes handed the phone to him as EEI interviewed him that evening, and Robert was in high spirits.  Well deserved Mr. Kraft.  

  • Taceto

    because Mr. Kraft is talking about his wife whom he lost.  He’s not thanking Allah, Christ or Sir Elton John for his good fortune nor is he sticking his wife’s memory in everyone’s face. He mentioned his appreciation for her, acknowledged her memory for whatever good fortune the Pats experienced and moved on.

  • Imabigshottoo

    big deal .,I called him right after the game ended as well, I’m stil on hold , but as soon as bob picks up ,I’ll brag about it here first.

  • Tom

    if you didn’t think its a big deal, then why did you click the link to read the story…and better yet comment on it…

  • Ztigr

    Could you point me to the specific “anger” articles or otherwise you are referring to?  He’s the most popular football player on the planet right now according to polls.  He has the #1 selling jersey.  He is emulated by children everywhere.  The only derogatory statements I have read have to do with his play, not his beliefs.  So I’d honestly like to see some evidence of this anti-Tebow movement you refer to.

  • Ewp

    Because what Kraft said was just a nice sentimental something that no one is expected to actually believe. What Tebow says, he believes right to the core and always will. That rattles and irritates certain people because they don’t even want to face the question that God may actually exist.

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