Bryce Harper's love for the Phillie Phanatic runs skin deep. Literally. The Phillies star arrived at spring training sporting a tattoo on his right arm of the team's iconic mascot zooming around on an all-terrain vehicle.

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The Phillies star will forever remember his time in Philadelphia as he now has a tattoo of the Phillie Phanatic. One of the more iconic mascots in all of sports, the Phillie Phanatic is now forever a part of Harper's anatomy.

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Philadelphia Phillies superstar Bryce Harper continued his team spirit with an epic tattoo of the team's mascot.

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It started with the two wearing tributes to each other on their cleats in Harper’s first series with the Phillies, escalated with Harper getting a custom-tailored Phillie Phanatic suit and has continued with the duo routinely exchanging gifts and swag.

Harper's appreciation for the Phanatic is nothing new. He has worn headbands, custom Phanatic cleats, leg guards and a sliding mitt to honor the mascot during his six seasons with