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As he waits for Cooperstown's call, Todd Helton in Hartford this week, passing knowledge to Rockies prospects – Hartford Courant
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Rockies legend Todd Helton comes agonizingly close to making Hall of Fame - Denver Sports
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What if Rockies' Todd Helton had played football instead?
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Saunders: Is Rockies great Todd Helton Hall of Fame worthy? – The Denver Post
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Todd Helton was a big hit long before he became a Rockies sensation – The Denver Post
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Rockies' Michael Toglia, Elehuris Montero getting their chance at first base – Boulder Daily Camera
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Colorado Rockies, History & Notable Players
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Todd Helton's Hall of Fame chance looks like a “nail-biter” – Boulder Daily Camera
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Colorado Rockies' Todd Helton to retire at end of season - Los Angeles Times
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Todd Helton's 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame voting results
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Todd Helton cited on DUI charge, enters treatment center
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Todd Helton - Wikipedia
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Colorado Rockies 1st baseman Todd Helton short Hall of Fame 2021
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Todd Helton's moment approaches amongst the all-time Colorado Rockies to appear on Hall of Fame ballot