Matt Damon altered his travel itinerary to avoid missing a pivotal moment in Boston sports history.
The actor was filming a production in Dubai while watching the Boston Red Sox’s comeback against the New York Yankees from Geneva, Switzerland.
After the Red Sox clinched the American League Championship Series, Damon was slated to finish filming overseas until the production’s producer restructured the schedule.
He arrived at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport just as the first game of the World Series began and hurried to his apartment to watch the match.
Damon reached his apartment during the second or third inning, and the Red Sox secured a victory in that game.
He maintained his pre‑game routine afterward, believing he had discovered a lucky spot and refusing to change it.
The actor said he did not want to jinx the team’s momentum by altering his habits.
The 2004 championship held profound significance for the franchise and its longtime fans, marking the first title in 86 years.
During a conversation with Amy Poehler, Damon reflected on how the victory impacted families, including his own.
Ultimately, the Red Sox swept the St. Louis Cardinals 4‑0 to claim the World Series crown.
