Between their OTAs at Gillette Stadium, the New England Patriots are taking time out this week to be rabid sports fans.
Running back Damien Harris, both a Top 20 running back and a visible supporter of the Bruins and Celtics, showed up at Fenway Park Wednesday to throw the first pitch before the Red Sox game. Harris’ throw wasn’t perfect, but it went over the plate and was a respectable effort. It’s clear the Patriots running back didn’t get any leads from teammates Trent Brown or Cole Strange.
Harris also participated in NESN game coverage and sat in the dressing room with Mike Monaco and Dennis Eckersely during the third inning while giving short plays.
Baseball aside, we know where Harris – and all of Boston – will be on Thursday night, watching Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Celtics and the Golden State Warriors.
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The Patriots spent time during OTAs this week filming a video that was posted to Twitter early Thursday. In it, several players, including safety Adrian Phillips and Harris, show their support for the Celtics in the basketball championship series.
“Kudos to the Celtics in the Finals,” said Phillips. “Bring the championship home. Do your thing!”
Says Harris, “We’re all behind you.
While the Patriots have six Super Bowl titles to their name, the legendary Celtics are attempting to hang their 18th championship banner at TD Garden. No doubt Harris and a handful of Patriots will be there when the NBA Finals head to Boston for Games 3 and 4 on June 8th and 10th.
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