If Boston had its own Mount Rushmore of living celebrities, Mark Wahlberg might make the cut. The actor started his adult life as the namesake for Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch, a Boston-based hip-hop group. In his acting life, Wahlberg has starred in such Boston-centric classics as The Departed, The Perfect Storm and Ted.

Even with all the Boston blood in him -- he grew up in Dorchester -- Wahlberg cannot help but pay his respects to Derek Jeter. Wahlberg is the latest to tip his cap to The Captain:


In the course of Wahlberg's career, he has not avoided all New York-related roles. It is important to remember Wahlberg played NYPD detective Terry Hoitz in The Other Guys. It is also important not to forget part of Hoitz's character development is a result of a pre-plot incident involving the detective and Jeter:

The fictional clip gave Wahlberg's character the nickname "The Yankee Clipper." Of course, there is irony in Wahlberg, a noted Red Sox fan, pulling the trigger on Jeter. In Ted, Wahlberg made an attempt to save the title character by climbing up the Green Monster at Fenway Park.

As for the particular shirt Wahlberg is wearing in the tweet, the "RE2PECT" moniker surrounding Jeter attire is a development by the Jordan Brand, a Jeter sponsor. Wahlberg is a close friend of Michael Jordan and consistent wearer of Jordans. In June, after eating a meal with Jordan, TMZ caught up with Wahlberg, who said he paid the bill, partly due to all the Jordans MJ provides him with.

The Yankees and Red Sox open up a three-game set in the Bronx Tuesday night. The mid-week affair will make up Jeter's final home stand against the rival Red Sox. However, the Captain could potentially end his career in Boston. The Yankees end the regular season with a three-game series at Fenway Park Sept. 26-28.

The Bronx Bombers entered the series four games out of the fifth and final American League playoff spot.

Mark Wahlberg, The Sports Fan

 

Mark Wahlberg, The Sports Fan

Tom Brady greets Wahlberg on the sidelines before the Patriots beat the Raiders in New England.

 

Mark Wahlberg, The Sports Fan

Kobe Bryant stops by to say hello during the 2008 NBA Finals.

 

Mark Wahlberg, The Sports Fan

Wahlberg and his sons watch the Lakers host the Knicks.

 

Mark Wahlberg, The Sports Fan

Wahlberg greets Nate Robinson of the Nuggets.

 

Mark Wahlberg, The Sports Fan

Wahlberg hangs backstage with Dwight Howard during a Spike TV event.

 

Mark Wahlberg, The Sports Fan

The 76ers have a special gift when Wahlberg visited Philadelphia.

 

Mark Wahlberg, The Sports Fan

Wahlberg and CC Sabathia enjoy the Laker game with their sons.

 

Mark Wahlberg, The Sports Fan

Wahlberg and John Salley attend a Boys & Girls Club event.

 

Mark Wahlberg, The Sports Fan

Mark Wahlberg joins Lala Vazquez and her husband, NBA star Carmelo Anthony, at Times's 100 Most Influential People In The World event in New York.

 

Mark Wahlberg, The Sports Fan

Wahlberg and Spike Lee connect at the 2011 NBA All-Star Saturday Night event in Los Angeles.

 

Mark Wahlberg, The Sports Fan

Wahlberg clowns with longtime NHL tough guy Tie Domi.

 

Mark Wahlberg, The Sports Fan

Wahlberg meets Danica Patrick at the ESPYs.

 

Mark Wahlberg, The Sports Fan

Wahlberg and Emmanuelle Chriqui present an ESPY to Olympic ski champ Lindsay Vonn.

 

Mark Wahlberg, The Sports Fan

Wahlberg meets Landon Donovan.

 

Mark Wahlberg, The Sports Fan

Wahlberg makes a point to Drew Brees at Pebble Beach.

 

Mark Wahlberg, The Sports Fan

Wahlberg is flanked by Michael Andretti and Tony Kannan at the Indy 500.

 

Mark Wahlberg, The Sports Fan

Wahlberg and Ferrell work on location for 'The Other Guys' movie at Knicks-Celtics game in New York.

 

Mark Wahlberg, The Sports Fan

Wahlberg and a costumed Derek Jeter are on location for 'The Other Guys' movie in Brooklyn.

 

Mark Wahlberg, The Sports Fan

Wahlberg throws the first pitch at Fenway Park.

 

Mark Wahlberg, The Sports Fan

Wahlberg attends a premiere with Vince Papale, whom he portrays in 'Invincible,' and Dick Vermeil.

 

Mark Wahlberg, The Sports Fan

Wahlberg and longtime Rangers fan Susan Sarandon check out the Stanley Cup.

 

Mark Wahlberg, The Sports Fan

Kasey Kahne greets Wahlberg on stage at NASCAR race in Las Vegas.

 

Mark Wahlberg, The Sports Fan

Wahlberg congratulates NBA star Corey Maggette for winning the video game tournament at his charity event.

 

Mark Wahlberg, The Sports Fan

Wahlberg stands for the national anthem with the Maloof brothers, who were then owners of the Sacramento Kings.

 

Mark Wahlberg, The Sports Fan

Wahlberg, Alex Rodriguez and Ken Griffey Jr. help the Boys & Girls Club launch an after-school program.

 

Mark Wahlberg, The Sports Fan

Wahlberg plays in the 1991 MTV Rock 'n Jock Basketball game.

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