Mayor Luke Ravenstahl said, “City residents and the Steelers Nation have contacted my office asking for the city to properly thank our hometown hero for once-again shining the spotlight on Pittsburgh.”

Joining Ward at the ceremony will be his dancing partner Kym Johnson, and the day will be officially deemed Hines Ward and Kym Johnson Day.

“I am back to thank the city of Pittsburgh and Steelers Nation for all their support during Dancing With the Stars,” Ward said in a statement.  “I wanted to win this trophy for the city of champions and for the greatest fans in the world.”

After making it to the Super Bowl in Feburary, I am sure Pittsburgh fans were hoping Ward would be bringing a different trophy back to the city…

Although the season hasn’t even started, Baskett was named as the season favorite to win the season. The oddsmaker site Bodog.com put Baskett’s chances at 3:1.

When asked about the upcoming season, Baskett told E!, “It couldn’t have come at a more perfect time in my life. I’m almost back to my prebaby body so I’m excited for all the costumes! I’ve always loved the show, so its really cool I get to be on it. I have a competitive streak in me so I’m so excited to compete!”

I wonder if Kendra’s routines will consist of a pole? Good luck to Kendra, Hines && Sugar Ray!