The "Field of Dreams" Ghost Players jump in front of a family photo Sunday as they put on a comedy routine at Commercial Club Park in Dyersville, Iowa. The players gathered Sunday for the first time in a year to host an evening of entertainment, including a baseball game/comedy routine for young children.

Learn how your organization can be a part of the Guiness Book of World Records as the Heroes of the Diamond perform during the Pre-Game ceremonies at every Major and Minor League Stadium in the United States in 2011. Photo: Heroes perform before 42,000 fans at the Washington Nationals vs. Milwaukee Brewers Game Sunday afternoon following their 5th straight win in Lacrosse, Wisconsin Saturday night.

Heroes of the Diamond Assistant GM, YNC Eric Lally, USN currently deployed on board the USNS MERCY recently served as the Japanese Liaison Officer to the JDS KUNISAKI (LST 4003) off the coast of Vietnam. He joined the KUNISAKI crew on their flight deck, including Captain Sasaki, Commander, Landing Division ONE and the Command Master Chief who turned out to be a pretty good pitcher while enduring a temperature of 109 degrees.

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WWE Legend SGT Slaughter joins members of the Heroes of the Diamond Tour. The players have a saying that you "trade one uniform for another." Many of them come off their active duty and report right to a baseball diamond, just like they did on Saturday while winning their exhibition game 4-2 against the York Revolution. Some players stay for a few weeks, others are gone in a day to serve the country. "This is the most unique and amazing team I have ever coached." said field manager Steve Dillard, a former major leaguer making his debut. But, that's the nature of the beast with this type of team, which began in 1990 when President George H.W. Bush wanted to raise morale of the troops. The number of military teams worldwide now stands at more than 40 stationed around the world. But there is only one All-Star team.
"We have global tryouts," Heroes general manager Crash Allvord said, "but mainly all the coaches for those teams have to do is recommend a player. Getting here is tough, earning a starting spot is even tougher. This is not a normal team."

The Heroes of the Diamond kicked off the 2010 "Red, White and Blue Tour" presented by Ashford University at spring training in Florida taking part in a number of events during Navy Week. Former NFL Quarterback Doug Flutie suited up with the Heroes for the stop in Florida including the annual Major League Baseball Alumni Game and Baseball for Kids festivities in Clearwater. The team also participated in the Caps for Kids program at local hospitals in Tampa and visited the Toronto Blue Jays complex in Dunedin.

Armed forces personnel from all services, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Defense, Homeland Security and First Responders are invited to tryout in an effort to earn the opportunity to represent their service and compete for one of only 25 roster spots on this successful, innovative and only joint baseball team in the world. Spring training will commence in San Diego California this spring and include games against Professional Baseball Teams in California, Arizona, Florida and Mexico.

Make the most of your Salute to the Military / First Responders Night by hosting our NEW and UNIQUE patriotic event designed to honor America, our Armed Forces and First Responders. U.S. Military All-Stars take part in Yankees vs. Red Sox pre-game ceremony at Fenway Park. We invite you to join other MLB and MiLB organizations to host an event in 2010. Book Now! Dates are Limited!

U.S. ARMY Ranger Karl Seiter escorts a Gold Star Mother during our "Walk of Honor" ceremony as part of our NEW and UNIQUE patriotic event designed to honor America, our Armed Forces and First Responders. We invite you to join other MLB and MiLB organizations to host an event in 2010. Book Now! Dates are Limited!

U.S. ARMY helicopter delivers the ceremonial first pitch as part of our NEW and UNIQUE patriotic event designed to honor America, our Armed Forces and First Responders. We invite you to join other MLB and MiLB organizations to host an event in 2010. Book Now! Dates are Limited!

Make the most of your Salute to the Military / First Responders Night by hosting our NEW and UNIQUE patriotic event designed to honor America, our Armed Forces and First Responders. We invite you to join other MLB and MiLB organizations to host an event in 2010. Book Now! Dates are Limited!