The Rockies will retire Todd Helton’s No. 17 jersey Sunday at Coors Field, making the slugger the first player in franchise history so honored. Here’s what’s on tap for this weekend’s games against the Cincinnati Reds:
Friday: The first 15,000 fans will receive a Todd Helton “farewell” bobblehead.
Saturday: The first 15,000 fans will receive a Todd Helton player collectible jersey.
Sunday: The first 15,000 fans will receive a Todd Helton “Retire 17” bobblehead gnome. A pregame ceremony and celebration honoring Helton begins at 1:30 p.m.
Throughout the weekend: All baseballs, as well as the bases, will feature a No. 17 logo in honor of Helton.
Todd Helton acknowledges the crowd with a wave of his hat after taking a lap around the field at the end of the game against the Boston Red Sox on Sept. 25, 2013, at Coors Field. Helton retired at the end of the season after 17 years with the club. (John Leyba, The Denver Post)
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