Matt Damon recalls the frantic flight that nearly cost him Red Sox history

This post was originally published on this site.

Matt Damon rearranged his travel plans so he wouldn’t miss one of the biggest moments in Boston sports history.

The Oscar-winning actor recently recalled racing home from Europe during the filming of “Syriana” so he could watch theBoston Red Soxbegin their historic 2004 World Series run after the team defeated the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series (ALCS).

Damon shared the story during a recent episode of Amy Poehler’s podcast, “Good Hang,” as the two looked back on one of the most memorable moments in Red Sox history.

‘THE ODYSSEY’ STAR MATT DAMON REVEALS STRICT DIET CHOICE THAT ‘CHANGED MY LIFE’ AFTER HIDDEN HEALTH ISSUES

Matt Damon stands at the Paris premiere in Paris, France.

Matt Damon, pictured above, recalled rushing home from Europe so he wouldn’t miss the Boston Red Sox’s historic 2004 World Series run.(Aurore Marechal/Getty Images)

At the time, Damon said he was filming “Syriana” in Dubai and had been watching Boston’s comeback against the Yankees from Geneva, Switzerland.

After the Red Sox clinched the ALCS and advanced to the World Series, Damon said he was supposed to continue filming overseas until producerGeorge Clooneystepped in.

“I called him immediately and he said, ‘I already redid the entire schedule.You can go home,'” Damon said.

He landed at New York’sJohn F.Kennedy International Airportjust as Game 1 of the World Series began and rushed to his apartment.

“I made it to my apartment by like the second or third inning, and we won that game,” Damon said.

The actor admitted he refused to change his routine after Boston won the opener, believing he had found a lucky spot.

Control tower, terminal and train at Kennedy Airport in New York

Damon landed at JFK just as Game 1 of the World Series began and hurried to his apartment.(Skyhobo/Getty Images)

“Once we won that game, I knew that I had towatch every single momenton that couch by myself,” Damon said.“I didn’t want to jinx anything.”

The championship represented more than just a title for generations of Red Sox fans, Damon noted.

“I do feel like something psychically changed for all of us when that happened,” he said.

Poehler agreed, saying the victory had a profound impact on herown family.

Red Sox celebrating the 2004 World Series with a photo of Matt Damon.

The championship, won by the Red Sox (left), represented more than just a title for generations of fans, Damon (right) noted.(Ron Vesely/MLB Photos;Zak Hussein/Variety/Getty Images)

“I know it did for my family,” she said, adding that the championship “felt like the Odyssey,” joking with Damon, whose upcoming film, “The Odyssey,” is set for release later this month.

onelink.me/xLDS?pid=AppArticleLink&af_web_dp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.

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.