Tag: Todd Helton

  • Todd Helton’s jersey retired by Rockies

    Todd Helton, a former dual-sport athlete at Tennessee, had his jersey retired on Sunday by the Colorado Rockies after a 17-year career with the team. “I’m proud to say that I am a Colorado Rockie for life,” Helton said. During his career Helton played in 2,247 games and amassed 2,519 hits; 1,521 singles; 1,406 RBIs;…

  • Todd Helton named Tennessean of the year

    Former Vol and MLB star Todd Helton was named 2014 Tennessean of the Year by the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday in Nashville. Helton played 17 seasons with the Colorado Rockies where he holds club records forĀ hits (2,519), home runs (369),doubles (592), walks (1,335), runs scored (1,401), games played (2,247) and total bases…