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Colorado Rockies set to celebrate Todd Helton Day

Esteban L. Hernandez

A man in a light blue suit speaks in front of a plastic lectern, with a small plaque depicting his likeness next to him. — Todd Helton at last month's 2024 Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cooperstown, New York. Photo: Kelly Gavin/MLB Photos via Getty Images

The Colorado Rockies are immortalizing one of their greatest-ever players by capturing one of the franchise's most iconic moments in a commemorative bobblehead.

The big picture: The collectible will be given to the first 30,000 fans Saturday at Coors Field to mark Todd Helton Day, which celebrates the former Rockies first baseman's inclusion in the Baseball Hall of Fame this year.

State of play: A pregame ceremony featuring the "Toddfather" and Helton's college football teammate Peyton Manning will unveil a special ring around Helton's retired No. 17.

Helton's Hall of Fame plaque will be visible to fans at the stadium.

Context: Helton's bobblehead uses the moment he threw his arms up in jubilation after securing the final out to win the Rockies its first National League pennant in 2007.

What's next: Tickets are still available. The game starts at 6:10pm.

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