DHL Hometown Heroes
Hometown Heroes was a program sponsored by DHL. On September 27, 2006, Major League Baseball announced a list of players, one from each team, voted by MLB fans:
Rod Carew (Angels); 1979-1985 Reggie Jackson (Athletics); 1967-1975, 1987 Ernie Banks (Cubs); 1953-1971† Dontrelle Willis (Marlins); 2003-present† Cal Ripken Jr. (Orioles); 1981-2001 Tony Gwynn (Padres); 1982-2001† Jackie Robinson (Dodgers); 1947-1956† Mike Schmidt (Phillies); 1972-1989† Stan Musial (Cardinals); 1941-1963† Babe Ruth (Yankees); 1920-1934 Randy Johnson (Diamondbacks); 1999-2004 Wade Boggs (Devil Rays); 1998-1999 Willie Mays (Giants); 1951-1972 Roberto Clemente (Pirates); 1955-1972† Nolan Ryan (Rangers); 1989-1993 Ted Williams (Red Sox); 1939-1942, 1946-1960† Pete Rose (Reds); 1963-1978, 1984-1986 Larry Walker (Rockies); 1995-2004 Ty Cobb (Tigers); 1905-1926