Tommy Helms
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Tommy Vann Helms
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 10", Weight 175 lb.
- Debut September 23, 1964
- Final Game October 1, 1977
- Born May 5, 1941 in Charlotte, NC USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
After his playing career ended, Tommy Helms was a Texas Rangers coach in 1981 and 1982. He was a member of the Cincinnati Reds coaching staff from 1983 to 1989, replacing Pete Rose as manager while he was suspended in 1988 and after he was banned from baseball in 1989.
Served in the U.S. Marines starting in October 1963.
- First Baseball Card appearance 1965 Topps
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 1966 NL Rookie of the Year Award
- 1966 Topps All-Star Rookie Team
- 2-time NL All-Star (1967 & 1968)
- 2-time NL Gold Glove Winner (1970 & 1971)
| NL Rookie of the Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 1966 | 1967 |
| Jim Lefebvre | Tommy Helms | Tom Seaver |
| Preceded by Pete Rose | Cincinnati Reds Manager 1989 | Succeeded by Lou Piniella |
[edit] Year-By-Year Minor League Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Charlotte Knights | Southern League | 50-65 | -- | Chicago Cubs | replaced by Jay Loviglio (15-14) on August 4 | |
| 2000 | Atlantic City Surf | Atlantic League | 61-78 | 6th | Independent Leagues | ||
| 2001 | Atlantic City Surf | Atlantic League | 64-62 | 4th | Independent Leagues |
