John Helton

Class of 1986

John Helton played 219 games over a 14-year period, and was an All-Star almost every season.

Helton was his team’s nominee for the Outstanding Lineman award twice, the Outstanding Defensive Player award six times, and the Most Outstanding Player award twice.

John Helton was the first recipient of the Norm Fieldgate Trophy, awarded to the Outstanding Defensive player in the west division.

Playing Career

Calgary Stampeders
1969 - 1978
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
1979 - 1982

Awards/Honours

  • All-Western Defensive End
    1969
  • All-Western Defensive Tackle
    1970 - 1976, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982
  • Schenley Award for Most Outstanding Lineman
    1972
  • DeMarco-Beckett Memorial Trophy
    1972
  • Schenley Award for Most Outstanding Defensive Player
    1974
  • Grey Cup Participation
    1970, 1971
  • Grey Cup Winning Teams
    1971