Ranking the 10 greatest Calgary Stampeders of all time
5. John Helton, DT (1969-78)
Over a decade in Calgary, Helton was a force to be reckoned with on the defensive line.
While he earned a boatload of individual accolades during his career, his effort in the 1971 Grey Cup stands out. He helped Calgary to a wet 14-11 win against Toronto, atoning for a loss in the title game the year prior.
鈥淲e beat them in every aspect of the game,鈥� Helton later said. 鈥淭hey didn鈥檛 move the ball on our defense.鈥�
Helton won the Schenley Award for Most Outstanding Lineman in 1972 and was the league鈥檚 Most Outstanding Defensive Player two years later. He was an All-Western honoree nine times with the Stamps.
Calgary Stampeders Classics
All-Time Stampeders Team
Team 1 Defensive Tackle
John Helton (1969-78)— Calgary Stampeders Classics (@LTomElder)