Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer Tommy Helms Passes Away

Sad news.

Greg Kuffner | Apr 13, 2025

Jun 1965; Unknown location, USA; FILE PHOTO; Cincinnati Reds infielder Tommy Helms at bat during the 1965 season. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-Imagn Images / Malcolm Emmons-Imagn Images

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Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer Tommy Helms passed away. The Reds made the announcement on Sunday afternoon.

Helms played for the Reds for eight seasons (1964-71) and slashed .269/.297/.339 with 185 extra-base hits and 32 stolen bases over that time.

He was an All-Star 1967 and 1968 and a two-time gold glove winner.

He was inducted into the Reds Hall of Fame in 2008.

Helms was 83 years old. Check out the Reds Museum's official announcement below:

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Reds Hall of Fame second baseman Tommy Helms. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/Orx27lgOhn
— RedsMuseum (@RedsMuseum) April 13, 2025

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Published Apr 13, 2025

GREG KUFFNER

Greg Kuffner a contributor to Reds On SI. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati and worked for the Sports Information Department during his time as a student. He follows all things Reds year round, including the minor league system.