RIP Keith Hatfield aka Hatvol

[KB5252]

I remember him from my first couple of years here. Very sad to hear he's gone.

 

[MWR]

I don't think he would mind, so here a picture of Hat at a tailgate. He's first on the left side of the picture.

 

[JohnWardForever]

Ever heard someone say "here" when passing a joint. Someone holding it in and saying "here" sounds like "ear"

Passing a joint? Like BIZOU'S?

 

[JohnWardForever]

c/p from another forum:

Dear Auburn, With your football contest against my alma mater now less than a week away, I feel this is an appropriate time for me to remind you of my feelings for you. I hate you. I hate your backward little cow college. I hate your players, coaches, students, administrators, fans, alumni, janitors, and cafeteria workers. I hate your multiple mascots. I hate you to the point I root for both Alabama and Al Qaeda against you. I hate the fact your supporters, with their cow feces caked work boots, will be allowed inside Neyland Stadium next week. I hate you to the point that I have rooted for Texas to defeat you. I hate you so viciously that I don't even root for you against Vanderbilt, I simply hope the ground opens up and swallows both teams and their supporters. I hate you enough to hope you go winless and scoreless every season. I hope this clears up any ambiguity about my thoughts regarding your institution and its supporters. Have a nice day. Sincerely, Hatvol96

DANG!! Auburn?? I could see it if Bama. LOL what a Writer!

 

[bigdaddy]

@volinbham Is that you that calls Swain every now and then?

Long time no see man. Was checking this thread to see if you heard about his passing. Hope all is good

 

[AllVols]

May he RIP.

 

[81Bubbavol]

Sorry to hear. Much too young for such things. He was must read material years ago. Could slice you up seven different ways before you knew it. RIP

 

[rockydoc]

Great poster. Very sports knowledgable and insight. Would argue all night long. He used to come on Tony Basilio post game. RIP Hat. Wis the BB vols had made it a final Four before you left the scene.

 

[PB&J]

RIP buddy

I’ll always remember you in your designer referee polo.

 

[ACvol3]

I don't think he would mind, so here a picture of Hat at a tailgate. He's first on the left side of the picture.
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Looks younger than I expected

 

[BillVol]

Just wanted to add my condolences to Keith's family and friends here. He is very much missed.

 

[volfan2024]

Well dang. I know Im way late . Took the time to map out my entire trip to NYC once not to mention my visit to Rush Street while in Chicago. Had to understand his way or you get lost quick.

 

[vol4eva]

Way late, but RIP Hat. Will always remember you in the early days here. Loved your insight. You’ll be deeply missed.

 

[Cartervol]

RIP Hatvol. He was entertaining and not one to hold his tongue..

 

[GASOUTHERNVOL]

Damn. I hate to hear this. I remember having some heavy and fun debates with him way back in the day. RIP Buddy

 

[volfan2024]

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Maybe….

 

[volfan2024]

RIP Hatvol. He was entertaining and not one to hold his tongue..

Well maybe he had something to do with it.

 

[volfan2024]

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Maybe

 

[orange parmejohn]

Dang I never knew that Hat passed away. Sad to see this. Rich Rollin passed many years ago too, iirc. Have we lost anyone else?

 

[SpecialKVolfan20]

Very sorry to hear this.

 

[feathersax]

Sad news. Hatvol was one of a kind who left us too soon. Condolences to loved ones.

 

[VolNExile]

Dang I never knew that Hat passed away. Sad to see this. Rich Rollin passed many years ago too, iirc. Have we lost anyone else?

Govt Mule posted a lot in the Lady Vols thread. He posted some time before Covid that he had (?) esophageal cancer, I think, and that he was leaving VN. He was a good guy.

 

[Volfan1000]

RIP

 

[feathersax]

So was Hatvol a Knoxville resident? He must have been well-known outside of VN, too.

 

[kiddiedoc]

So was Hatvol a Knoxville resident? He must have been well-known outside of VN, too.

Yes. Honestly, a really good dude in person. He was just a little too honest for some people to handle on VN. Gone too soon.

Enjoy every day and make it to that game that you are having second thoughts about.