The card, in brief: Don't let the two bats fool you. Helms was no slugger. He didn't hit any home runs in 1975, and only hit 34 in his 14-year career.
Playing career, in brief: Helms came up with the Reds and was the NL Rookie of the Year in 1966. The second baseman won Gold Gloves in 1970 and 1971, and after the '71 season was dealt to Houston in the Joe Morgan trade. On the wrong side of 30, Helms's production declined markedly in Houston. He ended his career in 1977 after brief stints with the Pirates and Red Sox.
Post-playing career, in brief: After his career he was a major league coach and minor league manager, and also managed the Reds after Pete Rose was banned from baseball in 1989. He is now retired.
My collection: I have 22 of his cards, from 1965 to 1978. I would be interested in trading for 1971 Dell Today's Team Stamps #NNO.
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