Career
Helme was born in Altrincham and played for his local team in the Cheshire County League. He impressed enough with "Alty" to earn a move to Football League side Stoke for the 1920-1921 season. He played four matches for Stoke scoring once against Barnsley in a 3–2 victory on 2 May 1921.
At the end of the season he rejoined Altrincham.