Cooperstown, N.Y. - Todd Helton and Joe Mauer are set to make history as they become the sixth pair of players to be inducted together into the National Baseball Hall of Fame after spending their entire careers with one organization each.
During a news conference held in the Hall's plaque gallery, Helton, Mauer, and fellow electee Adrián Beltré expressed their gratitude and excitement about the upcoming induction ceremony. Helton, who played 17 seasons with the Colorado Rockies, shared his appreciation for the opportunity to play his entire career in a place he loved - the city of Colorado and its people. Mauer, who played 15 seasons for the Minnesota Twins, spoke about his pride in being part of his hometown team and the effort he and his teammates put in to make the organization successful.
