Education
He played college football at the University of Notre Dame and attended Mount Carmel High School in Los Angeles, California.
He played college football at the University of Notre Dame and attended Mount Carmel High School in Los Angeles, California.
He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the eleventh round of the 1950 NFL Draft. Chicago Bears
Helwig was selected by the Chicago Bears with the 140th pick in the 1950 NFL Draft. He played in 42 games, starting 23 games, for the Bears from 1953 to 1956.