Bryce Harper and Tennessee connection

[Freak]

I know this has been discussed in a couple of other places on the board, but... I saw this video floating around yesterday, and while I had read some things about Harper owning property in Tennessee, I didn't know about the origin of the relationship or that he invited Vitello out to his ranch.

It seems Harper's dad is ultimately responsible for his Tennessee fandom.

Vitello said Harper's dad, who coached Harper when he was younger, first pointed out what UT baseball was all about.

"His father was the first quick to point out that guys like, 'Drew Gilbert, Trey Lipscomb, they play like you, Bryce.' He started to watch our team a little bit and enjoy the style that is there," Vitello said. "I think moving to Tennessee, into SEC country, you got to pick a squad, you got to pick a side. Again, I don't mean to speak for him, but I think we are fortunate that he has become a Vols fan."

This is the story of Vols head baseball coach Tony Vitello and MLB superstar Bryce Harper riding horses together

Vitello said Harper is a fan of Drew Gilbert the Vols baseball program.

www.wbir.com

 

[TN Jed]

I'm really not sure what to think about the hat he's got on. But, glad he's on our side.

 

[VolPack22]

No comment.

 

[volplaya8]

Harper is the man…all real men love the Vols!

 

[VolPack22]

Harper is the man…all real men love the Vols!

No comment.

 

[volplaya8]

No comment.

The man! Hahahaha

 

[VolGirl81]

Bryce is ok, the hat not so much.

 

[chuckiepoo]

Bryce is ok, the hat not so much.

Agreed. There’s a subtle implication there that the equipment mfgr doesn’t know up from down.

 

[knoxvol52]

Bryce is ok, the hat not so much.

I actually like the hat. Different strokes for different folks.

 

[knoxvol52]

No comment.

Bet that turns your crank knowing Bryce and CTV are buddies.

 

[Ttucke11]

As the odd not a Braves fan in TN, I love Bryce. Hope he's around the team as much as possible.

 

[Big Orange Rob]

Great to have him as a fan!

 

[knoxvol52]

As the odd not a Braves fan in TN, I love Bryce. Hope he's around the team as much as possible.

Wow, thought I was the only individual in Tennessee that wasn't a Braves fan.

 

[kell7517]

Wow, thought I was the only individual in Tennessee that wasn't a Braves fan.

Make that another one. Don’t care for the Braves.

 

[busper]

As the odd not a Braves fan in TN, I love Bryce. Hope he's around the team as much as possible.

Been a philly fan since the sixty's when chattanooga was there farm team. Harper is awsome

 

[Orangeblood75]

Love the hat , up and coming company .

 

[VolPack22]

The man! Hahahaha

No comment.

 

[VolPack22]

Bet that turns your crank knowing Bryce and CTV are buddies.

No comment.

 

[VolPack22]

 

[The_Dude]

Wow, thought I was the only individual in Tennessee that wasn't a Braves fan.

Royals fan since Bo Jackson started playing in the majors.

 

[volplaya8]

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Royals fan since Bo Jackson started playing in the majors.

East Tennessee was a Reds stronghold back in the day from what I am told…of course with Braves success and Reds struggles along with the Braves on TBS in the 90’s…things have changed quite a bit

 

[knoxvol52]

Most fans of Braves can't stand Bryce Harper because he plays for a rival in same division.

Always has .

 

[VolPack22]

Most fans of Braves can't stand Bryce Harper because he plays for a rival in same division.

Always has .

 

[VolPack22]

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East Tennessee was a Reds stronghold back in the day from what I am told…of course with Braves success and Reds struggles along with the Braves on TBS in the 90’s…things have changed quite a bit

Always had a soft spot for the Reds. Lookouts were the Reds affiliate whenever I was growing up so I got attached to them and the Braves. Braves were always my favorite sports team though.

 

[iVolSoHard]

Hopefully, we can cultivate it into an A-Rod/Miami relationship lol