Helton is a percent pure, meat-and-potatoes, made-in-America athlete. He is the pride of the Rockies. The Colorado first baseman never cheats a paying customer. Loves winning, hates to talk about himself. His game is no brag, all bat. Todd received an athletic scholarship from the University of Tennessee to play both baseball and football.
During his junior season , Jerry Colquitt, the starting quarterback, was injured and Helton took over as starter. Three weeks later, Helton was injured and his replacement was a true freshman named Peyton Manning!
Did you know that Todd Helton, upon his retirement September 29, , was the all-time Colorado Rockies leader in games played 2, , at-bats 7, , runs 1, , hits 2, , doubles , home runs , runs batted in 1, , walks 1, , intentional walks , extra base hits , sacrifice flies 93 , plate appearances 9, and total bases 4, - just to name a few? Pictured below is the full page "Farewell" ad the five-time All-Star took out in the Denver Post, the day after he officially hung up his cleats:.
Todd Helton spent his entire year career with the Colorado Rockies and had his 17 retired during a 3-day celebration August , , the first player in Rockies history to have a number retired by the franchise.
The "Retire 17 Weekend" occurred during a three-game series starting with the Reds at Coors Field, on August 15th, where the first 15, fans were issued a Farewell Bobblehead. Many thanks to him. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. The Negro Leagues are Major Leagues. We have dramatically expanded our coverage of the Negro Leagues and historical Black major league players.
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April 4: Todd Helton 17 of the Colorado Rockies heads toward first base as he hit a solo homerun off of starting pitcher Micah Owings 44 of the Arizona Diamondbacks to earn the Rockies only run in the seventh inning on opening day at Coors Field on April 4, in Denver, Colorado.
Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton, right, is welcomed to the field by teammates during opening…. Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton, right, is welcomed to the field by teammates during opening day introductions before the Rockies host the Arizona Diamondbacks in a National League baseball game in Denver on Monday, April 2, More Vols Wire.
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