Ballpark District in Denver in Denver County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Rockies Legend #17 Todd Helton
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Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 16, 2025
1. Rockies Legend #17 Todd Helton Marker
Todd Helton played 17 seasons in one uniform: the Colorado Rockies'. He made his Major League debut on Aug. 2. 1997. In 1998, Helton took over at first base and stayed there for the next 16 seasons. He was a three-time Gold Glove winner, a four-time Silver Slugger and a five-time All-Star.
Helton was highly respected for his defense, but he was even more revered at the plate. His at-bats were epic, as he was a master at wasting pitches, fouling off one after another until he got one he liked. And he produced, holding club records for hits (2,519), home runs (369), doubles (592), walks (1,335), runs (1,401), rbi (1,406), total bases (4,292) and more. In 2000, Helton won the batting title with a .372 average. One of Helton's most notable career highlights was his walk-off home run to beat the Dodgers on Sept. 18, 2007. That moment is widely considered the inspiration for the Rockies' magical run to the NL Championship. Helton also led the '09 team that returned to the postseason with the best record in franchise history.
The Toddfather played his final home game on Sept. 25, 2013. The Rockies retired his #17 on Aug. 17,
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is August 2, 1997.
Location. 39° 45.325′ N, 104° 59.774′ W. Marker is in Denver, Colorado, in Denver County. It is in the Ballpark District. It can be reached from the intersection of 19th Street and Wynkoop Street when traveling north. The marker is located in McGregor Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1735 19th Street, Denver CO 80202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Colorado’s Front Range. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Back-to-Back Postseasons 2017 & 2018 (here, next to this marker); Incredible 2007 21-of-22 Run to the World Series (a few steps from this marker); #33 Larry Walker (within shouting distance of this marker); The Blake Street Bombers
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 16, 2025
2. Rockies Legend #17 Todd Helton Marker
Looking north through McGregor Square. The 20th Street viaduct crosses in the background.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Milestones in Colorado Rockies History
Also see . . . Todd Lynn Helton (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: Each season from 1999 to 2004, Helton met or exceeded all of the following totals: .320 batting average, 39 doubles, 30 home runs, 107 runs scored, 96 RBI, .577 slugging percentage and .981 on-base plus slugging. Each season from 2000 to 2003, he was named the Rockies Player of the Year. For all of his success, the Colorado Rockies rewarded Helton with a nine-year, $141.5 million contract in April 2001 that took effect in 2003. Helton collected his 2,000th career hit against the Atlanta Braves on May 19, 2009, and his 2,500th against the Cincinnati Reds on September 1, 2013.(Submitted on September 23, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)On September 14, 2013, Helton announced that he would be retiring at the conclusion of the 2013 season. On September 25, 2013, before his last game at Coors Field, Helton was honored by the Rockies Organization in a pre-game ceremony. In the game, Helton hit a home run and drove in three runs versus the Boston Red Sox. On August 17, 2014, the Rockies retired Helton's number 17 before a 6:30 pm day game at Coors Field. Helton was the first Rockies player to have his number retired in the franchise's history. In 2024, Helton was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 16, 2025
3. Rockies Legend #17 Todd Helton Marker
Looking north through McGregor Square. The Coors Field stadium is partially visible in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 23, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
