Actor Matt Damon recently shared his story of racing home from Europe to watch the Boston Red Sox begin their historic 2004 World Series run. Damon was filming “Syriana” in Dubai and had been watching Boston’s comeback against the Yankees from Geneva, Switzerland.

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After the Red Sox clinched the American League Championship Series (ALCS) and advanced to the World Series, Damon said he was supposed to continue filming overseas. However, producer George Clooney stepped in and allowed Damon to return home. Damon landed at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport just as Game 1 of the World Series began and rushed to his apartment.

Damon made it to his apartment by the second or third inning and watched the rest of the game. He admitted that he refused to change his routine after Boston won the opener, believing he had found a lucky spot. The Red Sox went on to sweep the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0 in the 2004 World Series, securing the franchise’s first championship since 1918.

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