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Helms served on Pete Rose's coaching staff when Rose was named manager of the Reds in {{Baseball year|1984}}. On April 30, {{Baseball year|1988}}, during a home game against the [[New York Mets]], and following a call by [[Umpire (baseball)|umpire]] [[Dave Pallone]] which allowed the Mets' eventual winning run to score in the 6-5 game, Rose argued vehemently and made physical contact with the umpire, noticeably pushing him. National League president [[A. Bartlett Giamatti]] suspended Rose for 30 days. Helms served as manager of the Reds during Rose's suspension and led the team to a 12-15 record. |
Helms served on Pete Rose's coaching staff when Rose was named manager of the Reds in {{Baseball year|1984}}. On April 30, {{Baseball year|1988}}, during a home game against the [[New York Mets]], and following a call by [[Umpire (baseball)|umpire]] [[Dave Pallone]] which allowed the Mets' eventual winning run to score in the 6-5 game, Rose argued vehemently and made physical contact with the umpire, noticeably pushing him. National League president [[A. Bartlett Giamatti]] suspended Rose for 30 days. Helms served as manager of the Reds during Rose's suspension and led the team to a 12-15 record. |
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On August 24, 1989, following accusations that he had [[sports gambling|gambled on baseball]], Rose voluntarily accepted a permanent place on baseball's ineligible list,<ref> |
On August 24, 1989, following accusations that he had [[sports gambling|gambled on baseball]], Rose voluntarily accepted a permanent place on baseball's ineligible list,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://baseball1.com/bb-data/rose/agreement.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2009-08-16 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100131223730/http://baseball1.com/bb-data/rose/agreement.html |archivedate=2010-01-31 |df= }}</ref> and Helms again replaced Rose as Reds manager. The Reds went 16-21 under Helms. He was replaced at the end of the season by [[Lou Piniella]]. He later managed the [[Chicago Cubs]] [[Southern League (baseball)|Southern League]] affiliate [[Charlotte Knights]] in 1990 and the [[Atlantic City Surf]] of the independent [[Atlantic League of Professional Baseball|Atlantic League]] in 2000 and 2001.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Tommy_Helms |title=Tommy Helms - BR Bullpen |publisher=Baseball-reference.com |date= |accessdate=2017-07-05}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Helms was born May 5, 1941 in [[Charlotte, North Carolina]] and was a 1959 graduate of [[West Mecklenburg High School]].<ref> |
Helms was born May 5, 1941 in [[Charlotte, North Carolina]] and was a 1959 graduate of [[West Mecklenburg High School]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/05/01/4015962/baseball-legend-former-columnist.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2013-07-11 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://archive.is/20130712015202/http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/05/01/4015962/baseball-legend-former-columnist.html |archivedate=2013-07-12 |df= }}</ref> He signed with the Reds at age 18. He served in the [[U.S. Marine Corps]] beginning in October, 1963.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Tommy_Helms |title=Tommy Helms - BR Bullpen |publisher=Baseball-reference.com |date= |accessdate=2017-07-05}}</ref> |
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After retirement he lived in North Carolina and later in Cincinnati.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Tommy_Helms |title=Tommy Helms - BR Bullpen |publisher=Baseball-reference.com |date= |accessdate=2017-07-05}}</ref> From 1990 to 1992, his son Tommy Helms Jr. played in the [[Chicago Cubs]] organization, and his son Ryan Helms played in 1994 and 1995 in the [[Chicago White Sox]] organization.<ref>https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1129&dat=19900630&id=1_FRAAAAIBAJ&sjid=yG4DAAAAIBAJ&pg=3168,8879733</ref> |
After retirement he lived in North Carolina and later in Cincinnati.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Tommy_Helms |title=Tommy Helms - BR Bullpen |publisher=Baseball-reference.com |date= |accessdate=2017-07-05}}</ref> From 1990 to 1992, his son Tommy Helms Jr. played in the [[Chicago Cubs]] organization, and his son Ryan Helms played in 1994 and 1995 in the [[Chicago White Sox]] organization.<ref>https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1129&dat=19900630&id=1_FRAAAAIBAJ&sjid=yG4DAAAAIBAJ&pg=3168,8879733</ref> |
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In 2013, Tommy Helms was inducted into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame.<ref> |
In 2013, Tommy Helms was inducted into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/05/03/4018909/stars-in-hockey-special-olympics.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2013-07-11 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://archive.is/20130712015104/http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/05/03/4018909/stars-in-hockey-special-olympics.html |archivedate=2013-07-12 |df= }}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
Revision as of 02:44, 17 September 2017
Tommy Helms | |
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Second baseman / Manager | |
Born: Charlotte, North Carolina | May 5, 1941|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 23, 1964, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
Last MLB appearance | |
October 1, 1977, for the Boston Red Sox | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .269 |
Home runs | 34 |
Runs batted in | 477 |
Managerial record | 28–36 |
Winning % | .438 |
Teams | |
As player
As manager | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Tommy Vann Helms (born May 5, 1941) is an American former Major League Baseball player and manager. Over a 14-year career (1964-1977), Helms played for four teams, including eight seasons with the Cincinnati Reds, four with the Houston Astros, and one each with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Red Sox. He also managed the Reds for part of two seasons (1988-1989). He is the uncle of former Major League player Wes Helms.
MLB career
He appeared briefly with the Reds in 1964, making his major league debut on September 23, 1964 against the Philadelphia Phillies with one plate appearance that year. He also had a short stint with the Reds in 1965, with 46 plate appearances. On September 1, 1965 during a doubleheader, Helms went 4-4 with two triples. Helms' first full season in the majors was 1966. A natural shortstop, Helms was moved to third base by the Reds his rookie season with Leo Cárdenas firmly entrenched at short. Helms clubbed nine home runs, batted .284, and provided sparkling defense at his new position to earn the 1966 National League Rookie of the Year.
In 1967, the Reds shuffled their line-up, moving budding superstar Tony Pérez to third, Helms to second, and Pete Rose from second base to left field. As a second baseman, Helms was a member of the National League All Star Team in 1967 and 1968, and won the National League Gold Glove award in 1970 and 1971. The Reds moved to Riverfront Stadium in June, 1970, and Helms hit the first Reds home run on July 1. Helms started all five games of the 1970 World Series, with four hits and one walk in 19 plate appearances as the Reds fell to the Baltimore Orioles.[1]
During his Gold Glove season of 1971, Helms set a Reds record turning 130 double plays. He led National League second basemen in double plays in 1969 and 1971, fielding percentage in 1970, 1971 and 1974 and assists in 1972.[1]
On November 29, 1971, Helms was part of a blockbuster trade that brought Joe Morgan, Denis Menke, César Gerónimo, Ed Armbrister and Jack Billingham from the Houston Astros for Helms, Lee May and Jimmy Stewart. After four seasons in Houston, Helms was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates prior to the start of the 1976 season. He was purchased by the Oakland A's following the season, and actually traded back to the Pirates, along with Chris Batton and Phil Garner for Tony Armas, Doug Bair, Dave Giusti, Rick Langford, Doc Medich and Mitchell Page during spring training the following season.[2]
Shortly after reacquiring him, the Pirates released Helms. He signed with the Boston Red Sox for the remainder of the 1977 season, serving primarily as a designated hitter before calling it a career. During his 14 years in a major league uniform, Helms struck out only 301 times in almost 5,000 at bats. Former Reds closer Clay Carroll was once asked, "Who would you want at second base when the game was on line?" He promptly responded, "Two words, Tommy Helms."
Managerial career
Helms served on Pete Rose's coaching staff when Rose was named manager of the Reds in 1984. On April 30, 1988, during a home game against the New York Mets, and following a call by umpire Dave Pallone which allowed the Mets' eventual winning run to score in the 6-5 game, Rose argued vehemently and made physical contact with the umpire, noticeably pushing him. National League president A. Bartlett Giamatti suspended Rose for 30 days. Helms served as manager of the Reds during Rose's suspension and led the team to a 12-15 record.
On August 24, 1989, following accusations that he had gambled on baseball, Rose voluntarily accepted a permanent place on baseball's ineligible list,[3] and Helms again replaced Rose as Reds manager. The Reds went 16-21 under Helms. He was replaced at the end of the season by Lou Piniella. He later managed the Chicago Cubs Southern League affiliate Charlotte Knights in 1990 and the Atlantic City Surf of the independent Atlantic League in 2000 and 2001.[4]
Personal life
Helms was born May 5, 1941 in Charlotte, North Carolina and was a 1959 graduate of West Mecklenburg High School.[5] He signed with the Reds at age 18. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps beginning in October, 1963.[6]
After retirement he lived in North Carolina and later in Cincinnati.[7] From 1990 to 1992, his son Tommy Helms Jr. played in the Chicago Cubs organization, and his son Ryan Helms played in 1994 and 1995 in the Chicago White Sox organization.[8]
In 2013, Tommy Helms was inducted into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame.[9]
References
- ^ a b "Tommy Helms Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2017-07-05.
- ^ "Pirates, A's Swap 9 Players; Garner and Medich Key Men". The New York Times. Associated Press. March 17, 1977. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-01-31. Retrieved 2009-08-16.
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- ^ https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1129&dat=19900630&id=1_FRAAAAIBAJ&sjid=yG4DAAAAIBAJ&pg=3168,8879733
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External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Retrosheet, or Baseball Reference (Minor and Winter leagues), or Pura Pelota (Venezuelan Winter League)
- Tommy Helms managerial career statistics at Baseball-Reference.com
- 1941 births
- Living people
- Baseball players from North Carolina
- Boston Red Sox players
- Cincinnati Reds managers
- Cincinnati Reds coaches
- Cincinnati Reds players
- Florida Instructional League Reds players
- Gold Glove Award winners
- Houston Astros players
- Macon Peaches players
- Major League Baseball managers
- Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award winners
- Major League Baseball second basemen
- National League All-Stars
- Navegantes del Magallanes players
- Palatka Redlegs players
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- San Diego Padres (minor league) players
- Sportspeople from Charlotte, North Carolina
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