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James 'Jim' Helgens

Position(s): TE

James 'Jim' Helgens attended Monticello High School and lived in Monticello, Iowa. He was killed in a highway truck accident in Marshalltown, Iowa before the 1962 season.

Born 8/24/1940 and died on 6/28/1962 at the age of 21.

SEASONS

1960-1961

Forest Evashevski

1961-1962 (L)

Jerry Burns

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Larry Ferguson from Iowa vs. Oregon State on 9/29/1962
We presented the ball to Mr. Helgens on behalf of the team to show what we thought of Jim. He was a great fellow, and one of the most popular players on the squad.
- Larry Ferguson on giving the game ball to the parents of Jim Helgens after the first game of the 1962 season.