“His work ethic was the best I’ve ever seen,” said Arenado, a likely Hall of Famer. Rockies fans know all about Blackmon’s drive, strict routine, and Charlie Hustle style. But the man behind the beard is infinitely more interesting than the four-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger.

Charlie Blackmon's father threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Coors Field in one of his son's final games before retirement.

Charlie Blackmon’s Colorado Rockies square off versus the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sept. 28 at 8:10 PM ET, and will see starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the mound. Blackmon put up one

Blackmon, like Helton before him, learned to deal with the losing. He loved this state and how the fans embraced him. Even without his beard, his walk-up song, “Your Love” by The Outfield, made him an icon, the crowd finishing off the “Toniiiiiiiight” lyrics.