He played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes, twice earning consensus All-American honors.
He was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in fourth round of the 1988 NFL draft.
He played in the NFL for San Francisco and Los Angeles Rams, playing in Super Bowl XXIII and Super Bowl XXIV for the 49ers.
Helton's son Bret is also a professional athlete, pitching in the Pittsburgh Pirates' minor league system.
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