Reggie Harper passes away

[esarmstrong]

A great player and one of the crown jewels of Majors' early recruiting efforts passed away today. I was a college Freshman (1979) when he was a Junior.

He still holds two (2) career records at UT (catches and yards). He will have to be regarded as one of the best tight ends to ever play at UT. He had the athleticisim of a wide receiver, but the size necessary to play that position.

Reggie Harper, who played tight end for Vols, dies at 53 » GoVolsXtra

 

[zidanefan]

Very sad to hear.

 

[P.O.T.S. VOL]

Wish the best for his family!

 

[onevol74]

First UT jersey I owned was Reggie's #85. Wore it for many years. Peace be with Reggie and his family.

 

[VOLnMiami]

A great player and one of the crown jewels of Majors' early recruiting efforts passed away today. I was a college Freshman (1979) when he was a Junior.

He still holds two (2) career records at UT (catches and yards). He will have to be regarded as one of the best tight ends to ever play at UT. He had the athleticisim of a wide receiver, but the size necessary to play that position.

Reggie Harper, who played tight end for Vols, dies at 53 » GoVolsXtra

That's very sad to hear...I loved watching him play...He was way too young to leave us. :sad:

 

[VolAce]

Hasn't been a good month for current and former vol TEs.... Prayers go out to the family

 

[TommyKnox]

Yeah a friend from Hartsville txt me the other day and told me. I guess he was sick for awhile. From what I hear he was a good ol' guy. I'm sure Reggies in a better place.

On a side note: some relitives of Reggie are some pretty good ball players. I think Trousdale Co. running back last year was kin. He was a good HS player. From what I hear his younger brother is suposed to be a baller. You can tell I dont know the specifics but I found it interesting.

 

[Escape Goat]

Wish the best for his family!

+1

 

[ncvol17]

He was fun to watch..

 

[terrypedigo]

Sad day for vol nation, 53 to young to die.

 

[Pacer92]

Grew up watching him...great player!! Prayers for his family!!

 

[GmanTN]

Remember him well, didn't know he had health issues, prayers to the family

 

[bamahatr]

Wow, didnt see that one coming. One of the all time greats. RIP Reggie.

 

[YankeeVol]

R.i.p.

 

[SouthKnoxVOL]

Wow. Only 53....way too young to die.

 

[feathersax]

Terrific player & great Vol. His catch at the '85 Sugar Bowl turned that game around as UT destroyed Miami. I can still see Reggie's leap into the endzone snagging that pass from D. Dickey. Condolences to his family.

 

[esarmstrong]

^^ That was a different tight end. Reggie Harper's last season was 1980, IIRC.

Nevertheless, the point of the thread is his passing and your expression of condolences is well taken by all here I am sure.

 

[YorkVol]

Sad day when a VFL dies so young, RIP Reggie.

 

[UGADawg4Life]

A great player and one of the crown jewels of Majors' early recruiting efforts passed away today. I was a college Freshman (1979) when he was a Junior.

He still holds two (2) career records at UT (catches and yards). He will have to be regarded as one of the best tight ends to ever play at UT. He had the athleticisim of a wide receiver, but the size necessary to play that position.

Reggie Harper, who played tight end for Vols, dies at 53 » GoVolsXtra

Condols Vols.:sad:

 

[orangebloodgmc]

One of most reliable playmakers we ever had, in my opinion. Solid.