Memphis-UT rivalry not lost on former Vols who started out Tiger fans

Tony Harris, cousin of Tigers guard Tyler Harris, won’t pick a side when Tennessee, Memphis play Saturday

By Don Wade, Daily Memphian Published: December 14, 2018 6:55 PM CT

They grew up here, knew the heroes of Memphis Tigers basketball, and tried to emulate them. Time was, they bled blue. But it didn’t guarantee that they would stay here and play for the hometown team.

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Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.

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Memphis-UT rivalry not lost on former Vols who started out Tiger fans

Tony Harris, cousin of Tigers guard Tyler Harris, won’t pick a side when Tennessee, Memphis play Saturday

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