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23-04-2025
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Tommy Helms, Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer, dies at age 83
Fanduel Sports Network's John Sadak, Barry Larkin and Jim Day remembered Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer Tommy Helms, who died Sunday at the age of 83. "Tough news to share," Sadak said during Sunday's broadcast. "Reds Hall of Famer Tommy Helms has passed away. Lost at the age of 83. National League Rookie of the Year, two-time All-Star. 1979 Reds Hall of Fame inductee. Lost today. Information shared by his surviving wife, Cathy, who said that 'Tommy is a Red to the core. Kept his Reds hat on through his last days. He was so proud to be in the Reds Hall of Fame and wore his Reds jacket with pride.' The Reds plan to honor Tommy and his passing this homestand. Our condolences to his family." Advertisement "He could light up any room," Day said. "I mean he was just one of those funny guys and just a pleasure to be around. Any room he was in he just uplifted the spirits." Reds Hall of Famer Tommy Helms in 2014 "Good man!" Larkin added. "Good, great man. … Tommy would light up a room. Always smiling, joking. Great man." Helms was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, on May 5, 1941. He was a batboy for a semipro team managed by his father in Leaksville. Helms played baseball and basketball at West Mecklenburg High School. He signed with the Reds shortly after his 18th birthday. Helms was the Reds' third baseman for one season, but he became the team's second baseman in 1967 when Pete Rose moved to the outfield. Advertisement Helms was a National League All-Star at second base in 1967 and 1968, and won Gold Gloves in 1970 and 1971. In November 1971, the Reds traded Helms, first baseman Lee May, and outfielder Jimmy Stewart to Houston for Ed Armbrister, Jack Billingham, Cesar Geronimo, Denis Menke, and Joe Morgan. In 1983, he returned to the Reds as a member of the coaching staff, as infield instructor and first-base coach. He became the team's interim manager for a month in 1988 while Rose served a suspension for shoving an umpire. In 1989, when Rose accepted a plea agreement that called for his lifetime ban from baseball for gambling on games, Helms was named interim manager again. He managed the team through the end of the season. Advertisement Helms was a regular at Redsfest throughout recent years. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Tommy Helms, Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer, dies at age 83
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14-04-2025
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How to watch Red Sox vs. Rays series free live stream
The Boston Red Sox are in action on Monday, April 14 when they start up a three-game set down at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla. against an AL East foe in the Tampa Bay Rays. The first game of the series is schedule to start at 7:05 p.m. EDT and will be broadcast on NESN and FanDuel Sports Network Sun. Fans interested in watching the game for free can do so with DirecTV Stream, which offers a free trial, or FuboTV, which also offers a free trial along with up to $25 off your first month. And fans outside of either market can watch for free through which offers a free trial along with multiple subscription plans to choose from including signing up for access to radio broadcast with no blackout restrictions. Advertisement Both teams come into this meeting one game under .500 with the Red Sox at 8-9 and the Rays at 7-8. Both teams are also coming off a victory on Sunday. In Boston's case the club took the third of three against the Chicago White Sox after dropping the first two games of the series. Tampa Bay completed a series win over the Atlanta Braves with an 8-3 victory to give the club its second win in three outings. Who: Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays When: Monday, April 14 at 7:05 p.m. EDT Where: George Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla. Stream: FuboTV (free trial); DirecTV Stream (free trial); (free trial) Advertisement Betting: Check out our MA sports betting guide, where you can learn basic terminology, definitions and how to read odds for those interested in learning how to bet in Massachusetts. What is FuboTV? FuboTV is an internet television service that offers more than 200 channels across sports and entertainment including Paramount+ with SHOWTIME. 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RELATED CONTENT: Tommy Helms, a Reds second baseman who later managed in Pete Rose's place in 1988-89, dies at 83 CINCINNATI (AP) — Tommy Helms, the slick-fielding infielder for the Cincinnati Reds who was the 1966 NL Rookie of the Year and had two short stints as the team's manager, has died. He was 83. Advertisement The Reds Hall of Fame and Museum said Helms' wife, Cathy, told the organization that her husband died on Sunday in Cincinnati. The cause of death was not provided. Helms was known more for his glove than his bat in 1,435 games over 14 seasons. He was an All-Star in 1967-68 and won Gold Gloves as the National League's top-fielding second baseman in 1970-71, years in which he and shortstop Dave Concepcion formed the best double-play combination in the game. When the Reds signed Helms out of Charlotte, North Carolina, as an amateur free agent in 1959, he was thought to be the team's shortstop of the future. But while Helms was moving through the minor leagues, Leo Cárdenas was establishing himself as one of the major leagues' best shortstops. When Helms earned a roster spot to start 1966, the Reds had him replace Pete Rose at second base and had Rose move to third. Rose couldn't get comfortable at third, so Helms moved to the hot corner after just 20 games and became the NL's second-leading fielding third baseman. He also had one of his best offensive years. He batted .284, and his nine homers and 72 runs were career highs. Advertisement Helms split time between short and second base in 1967 and was the full-time second baseman in 1968. He had been a fixture in the Reds' lineup for six seasons before becoming part of the blockbuster trade with Houston that brought Joe Morgan, César Gerónimo and Jack Billingham to the Reds. Those three became key pieces to the Big Red Machine teams that won back-to-back World Series titles in 1975 and 1976. Helms played 417 games at second base for the Astros from 1972-74 and then had limited roles with the Astros, Pirates and Red Sox the next three seasons. His only postseason appearance was on the 1970 Reds team that swept the Pirates in the NLCS and lost in five games to Baltimore in the World Series. Helms became a Reds coach in 1983, first under manager Russ Nixon and then under Vern Rapp and Rose. Helms managed 27 games in 1988 while Rose was serving a 30-day suspension for making physical contact with an umpire. He managed 37 more in 1989 after commissioner A. Bartlett Giamatti banned Rose for life for gambling on baseball. Advertisement Helms was inducted into the Reds Hall of Fame in 1979. He was preceded in death by sons Tommy Jr. and Ryan. Both played in the minor leagues in the early 1990s, Tommy Jr. in the Chicago Cubs organization and Ryan in the Chicago White Sox organization. The Associated Press contributed to this post More sports, gear and tickets
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14-04-2025
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Former NL Rookie of the Year Tommy Helms dies at 83
April 14 - Former National League Rookie of the Year Tommy Helms, a two-time All-Star for the Cincinnati Reds, has died at 83. The Reds Hall of Fame and Museum announced his death. Cathy Helms, wife of Tommy, said he died Sunday in Cincinnati. Helms played 14 seasons, primarily for the Reds (1964-71) and Houston Astros (1972-75). Helms won top NL rookie honors in 1966 and was named an All-Star in each of the next two seasons. Helms also won two Gold Gloves (1970-71) for his stellar defense as a second baseman. After his sixth season as a Cincinnati starter, Helms was dealt to the Astros in a huge eight-player blockbuster trade in November of 1971. Among the players the Reds acquired was second baseman Joe Morgan, who went on to win two NL MVPs in a Hall of Famer career. Helms finished his career by playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1976-77) and Boston Red Sox (1977). Helms was inducted into the Reds Hall of Fame in 1979. In 1,435 games, Helms batted .269 with 34 homers and 477 RBIs. He led NL second baseman in fielding percentage three times. Helms served two fill-in stints as Reds manager (12-15 in 1988, 16-21 in 1989). The first was while Pete Rose was serving a 30-day suspension for physical contact with an umpire and the second came after Rose was suspended for life for gambling on baseball.
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14-04-2025
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Tommy Helms, a Reds second baseman who later managed in Pete Rose's place in 1988-89, dies at 83
FILE - Cincinnati Reds manager Pete Rose, left, and coach Tommy Helms watch from the dugout, June 21, 1989 as the Reds and Atlanta Braves play in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File) FILE - Former Cincinnati Reds great Pete Rose (14) meets with former teammates, left to right, Tommy Helms, Tom Browning, Cesar Geronimo, Tony Perez, and Eric Davis, during ceremonies celebrating the 25th anniversary of Rose breaking Ty Cobb's hit record prior to a baseball game between the Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman, File) FILE - Former Cincinnati Reds great Pete Rose (14) meets with former teammates, left to right, Tommy Helms, Tom Browning, Cesar Geronimo, Tony Perez, and Eric Davis, during ceremonies celebrating the 25th anniversary of Rose breaking Ty Cobb's hit record prior to a baseball game between the Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman, File) FILE - Cincinnati Reds manager Pete Rose, left, and coach Tommy Helms watch from the dugout, June 21, 1989 as the Reds and Atlanta Braves play in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File) FILE - Former Cincinnati Reds great Pete Rose (14) meets with former teammates, left to right, Tommy Helms, Tom Browning, Cesar Geronimo, Tony Perez, and Eric Davis, during ceremonies celebrating the 25th anniversary of Rose breaking Ty Cobb's hit record prior to a baseball game between the Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman, File) CINCINNATI (AP) — Tommy Helms, the slick-fielding infielder for the Cincinnati Reds who was the 1966 NL Rookie of the Year and had two short stints as the team's manager, has died. He was 83. The Reds Hall of Fame and Museum said Helms' wife, Cathy, told the organization that her husband died on Sunday in Cincinnati. The cause of death was not provided. Advertisement Helms was known more for his glove than his bat in 1,435 games over 14 seasons. He was an All-Star in 1967-68 and won Gold Gloves as the National League's top-fielding second baseman in 1970-71, years in which he and shortstop Dave Concepcion formed the best double-play combination in the game. When the Reds signed Helms out of Charlotte, North Carolina, as an amateur free agent in 1959, he was thought to be the team's shortstop of the future. But while Helms was moving through the minor leagues, Leo Cárdenas was establishing himself as one of the major leagues' best shortstops. When Helms earned a roster spot to start 1966, the Reds had him replace Pete Rose at second base and had Rose move to third. Rose couldn't get comfortable at third, so Helms moved to the hot corner after just 20 games and became the NL's second-leading fielding third baseman. He also had one of his best offensive years. He batted .284, and his nine homers and 72 runs were career highs. Helms split time between short and second base in 1967 and was the full-time second baseman in 1968. He had been a fixture in the Reds' lineup for six seasons before becoming part of the blockbuster trade with Houston that brought Joe Morgan, César Gerónimo and Jack Billingham to the Reds. Those three became key pieces to the Big Red Machine teams that won back-to-back World Series titles in 1975 and 1976. Advertisement Helms played 417 games at second base for the Astros from 1972-74 and then had limited roles with the Astros, Pirates and Red Sox the next three seasons. His only postseason appearance was on the 1970 Reds team that swept the Pirates in the NLCS and lost in five games to Baltimore in the World Series. Helms became a Reds coach in 1983, first under manager Russ Nixon and then under Vern Rapp and Rose. Helms managed 27 games in 1988 while Rose was serving a 30-day suspension for making physical contact with an umpire. He managed 37 more in 1989 after commissioner A. Bartlett Giamatti banned Rose for life for gambling on baseball. Helms was inducted into the Reds Hall of Fame in 1979. He was preceded in death by sons Tommy Jr. and Ryan. Both played in the minor leagues in the early 1990s, Tommy Jr. in the Chicago Cubs organization and Ryan in the Chicago White Sox organization. ___ AP MLB:
Fox News
14-04-2025
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Reds great Tommy Helms dead at 83
Tommy Helms, a two-time MLB All-Star and the 1966 National League Rookie of the Year, has died, the Cincinnati Reds announced on Sunday. He was 83. Helms debuted for the Reds in 1964 but did not play full time until 1966. He spent eight years with Cincinnati and also played for the Houston Astros, Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Red Sox before he stepped away from the majors following the 1977 season. "We are saddened to hear of the passing of Reds Hall of Fame second baseman Tommy Helms," the team announced. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends." Both of Helms' All-Star seasons came when he was with the Reds. In 1967, he batted .275 with 136 hits in 497 at-bats and drove in 35 runs. He also had four triples, which were a career-high for him at the time. Helms followed that up with a .288 batting average, 47 RBI and 28 doubles. He earned MVP votes in 1968. Helms won a Gold Glove as a second baseman in 1970 and 1971 before he joined the Astros. Helms hit .269 with 34 home runs, 477 RBI and 223 doubles in 14 seasons. In his post-career, he briefly managed the Reds in the 1988 and 1989 seasons. He was 28-26 in those two partial seasons. He was inducted into the Reds' Hall of Fame in 1979. Wes Helms, Tommy's nephew, played 13 seasons in the big leagues. He appeared for the Florida Marlins, Atlanta Braves, Milwaukee Brewers and Philadelphia Phillies. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
