Rockies unveil Larry Walker statue at Coors Field, Todd Helton statue upcoming
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The Colorado Rockies unveiled a statue of Larry Walker at Coors Field on August 23, 2026, ahead of a game against the Cleveland Guardians. This celebration comes as a recognition of Walker's long-awaited Hall of Fame induction in 2020, followed by Todd Helton's in 2024. Helton's statue is scheduled for unveiling on September 19, 2026. The Rockies previously retired Helton's number 17 in 2014 and Walker's jersey in 2021. These honors address fans' calls for greater recognition of Rockies legends within the ballpark.
- •Larry Walker's statue unveiled prior to Rockies-Guardians game on August 23.
- •Todd Helton's statue is set to be revealed on September 19, 2026.
- •Walker was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2020; Helton in 2024.
- •Helton's number 17 was retired in 2014, Walker's in 2021.
- •Fan demand has driven the Rockies to honor their legends more visibly.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Purple Row After Dark: Celebrating Rockies Legends
"Hall of Famers Larry Walker and Todd Helton are getting statues at Coors Field. Who’s next?
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