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Todd Helton stood next to the 17-foot, 1,000-pound bronze statue of himself. Surrounded by adoring fans at 20th and Blake outside the main entrance at Coors Field last Saturday, Helton talked passionately about the people who helped make the most iconic player in Rockies history.

MLB News / Purple Row / September 21

Monday Scaling the Rocks: The Immortal Todd Helton

Good morning, Purple Row! After gathering feedback and doing some deliberating, we’ve decided to make last week’s Rockpile experiments permanent. Since the minor league season has ended, today will be the final daily Pebble Report, but we will continue to post a separate links roundup every morning.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / September 19

Rockies Unveil Statue of Hall of Famer Todd Helton in Pre-Game Ceremony

Last month it was Larry Walker. This month it was Todd Helton. The payoff was the same — a statue. The Colorado Rockies unveiled the statue of Helton on Saturday before the Rockies’ showdown with Seattle.

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Larry Walker’s Legacy Gets Permanent Tribute as Rockies Unveil Statue at Coors Field

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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 25

Ranking Rockies Legend Todd Helton’s Top 5 Career Moments

Colorado Rockies legend Todd Helton will have his statue unveiled on Sept. 19 before the game against the Seattle Mariners. The former first baseman played his entire 17-year career with the Rockies.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 24

Rockies to Unveil Statues of Two Franchise Legends During 2026 Season

Rockies Fest was a great chance for Colorado Rockies fans to meet their favorite players, coaches and franchise legends. It’s also a great time for the Rockies to make big announcements and they made a huge one on Saturday.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 24

Rockies Hall of Famers Larry Walker, Todd Helton getting statues at Coors Field

The Colorado Rockies will commemorate two of the most influential players in franchise history during the 2026 season with permanent statues outside Coors Field.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / November 28

Can This Beloved Player Become Rockies Future President of Baseball Operations?

One of the most beloved players in the history of the Colorado Rockies is Todd Helton. His knowledge and leadership are qualities that won the hearts of Colorado fans. The excitement among fans was tremendous when Helton returned to the organization as a Special Assistant to the General Manager in 2022.

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Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / June 6, 2025

Liam Doyle Named 2025 Dick Howser Trophy Finalist, Eyes Tennessee’s First Win Since Todd Helton

Liam Doyle may have one of the busiest and most decorated summers in college baseball ahead of him. Tennessee’s ace was named one of four finalists for the 2025 Dick Howser Trophy, awarded annually to the top player in college baseball by the National College Baseball Writers Association.

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Colorado Rockies News / A to Z Sports / April 7, 2025

Todd Helton shows that he's a true VFL with cool gesture toward former Tennessee Vols star

Former Tennessee Vols baseball star Todd Helton, a recent baseball Hall of Fame inductee, showed he's a true VFL this past weekend via cool gesture toward

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 18, 2024

Peyton Manning honors Todd Helton at Rockies Hall of Fame celebration

Former Colorado Rockies legend Todd Helton was commemorated at Coors Field for his Baseball Hall of Fame induction which prompted his former University of Tennessee football teammate and Denver Broncos great Peyton Manning to celebrate Saturday.

Texas Rangers News / Yardbarker / July 21, 2024

Unique facts about the 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame class

On Sunday, Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton, Joe Mauer and Jim Leyland received their formal inductions into Cooperstown.

Joe Mauer, Todd Helton, Adrian Beltre, manager Jim Leyland enter Hall of Fame

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Todd Helton thanked former Tennessee football coach during Hall of Fame speech for a simple one liner that stuck with him

In case you wondered before Sunday just how much the University of Tennessee has meant to Todd Helton, you certainly don't have any questions anymore.

Colorado Rockies News / Fastball on SI / July 21, 2024

Colorado Rockies' Todd Helton Nails Honest, Emotional Hall of Fame Induction Speech

For the first time in his career, Todd Helton led things off on Sunday. Of course, the longtime Colorado Rockies first baseman didn't exactly find himself in the No.

MLB News / A to Z Sports / June 29, 2024

Todd Helton has an amazing tribute to the Tennessee Vols in his Baseball Hall of Fame display

Todd Helton is the greatest Tennessee Volunteer of all time, and given what the baseball team is doing right now, that's even higher praise. As it turns

MLB News / Just Baseball / January 26, 2024

Behind the Scenes in Cooperstown: Todd Helton’s Moment with Tony Gwynn

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — The two players spent their entire careers playing for rivals in the National League West, yet the art of hitting was something that brought Tony Gwynn and Todd Helton together.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 24, 2024

Todd Helton's Case Helps Pave the Way for Paul Goldschmidt

Let's get one thing out of the way from the start. Todd Helton is a most deserving Hall of Famer. If you're still stuck on the fact that his numbers were helped by Coors Field, then you've missed the boat.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 24, 2024

Peyton Manning sends heartwarming message to Rockies legend Todd Helton after Hall of Fame election

In his sixth appearance on the ballot, Colorado Rockies legend Todd Helton was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Of the many to congratulate Helton was another Hall of Famer in Peyton Manning.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 23, 2024