1.   Peterborough substitute Peter Costello had a great chance to be an instant hero.

2.   An instant national hero, Shimizu thrilled a Japan that has been deeply troubled by political scandals and economic malaise.

3.   But he is someone this city finally laid eyes upon Thursday, presumably becoming an instant Rockets hero, unofficially.

4.   By keeping the team in New England, Kraft became an instant hero.

5.   In the process, he saved his classmates and became an instant hero.

6.   Instant American hero.

7.   Leading troops in a popular war has always produced instant heroes.

8.   Petaluma print shop owner Bill Rhodes became an instant hero for his diligent and inspired leadership in the effort to find Polly.

9.   Owner Sam Battistone, a Mormon, stole the team out of the Crescent City and became an instant hero in his adopted Salt Lake City.