Ben Affleck is Boston through and through. Even when he is playing a role in the movies, Affleck cannot let go of being a Red Sox fan. The character and script might call for it, but Affleck draws the line at wearing anything representing the New York Yankees.

According to a report in The New York Times, Affleck's working relationship with director David Fincher on the upcoming movie "Gone Girl" went almost without a hitch.

Almost. But in a pivotal scene where Affleck has to pull a baseball cap onto his head, Fincher defaulted to a Yankees cap, arguing that it fit the New York City-set movie.

Affleck, one of the most visible Red Sox fans in the country, balked.

“I said, ‘David, I love you, I would do anything for you,’” Affleck told The New York Times. "'But I will not wear a Yankees hat. I just can’t. I can’t wear it because it’s going to become a thing, David. I will never hear the end of it. I can't do it.’

"And I couldn't put it on my head.”

Fincher allegedly wasn't willing to compromise, either. So with the two squared away in what seemed to be an impasse, Affleck did the only thing he could do.

He offered to wear a Mets hat, which probably wasn't the easiest thing for Affleck to propose, given the 1986 World Series. Fortunately, Fincher accepted the offer.

"It was a one-man riot against the Yankees,” Affleck said.

That's the kind of spunk that would make Chuckie Sullivan proud.

Elaine Benes might appreciate it as well.

Derek Jeter's Retirement Gifts

 

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

True to the Southern California culture, the Halos presented Jeter with a pinstripe paddleboard.

 

Houston Astros

Keeping with the local culture theme, the Astros gave the Captain a pair of personalized cowboy boots, a cowboy hat and some golf clubs.

 

Cleveland Indians

The Indians, who play in the city that is considered by some the birthplace of Rock n' Roll, gave Jeter a personalized guitar.

 

Seattle Mariners

The Mariners presented Jeter with a chair from the old Kingdome, a base from Safeco field and a $5,000 check for his Turn 2 Foundation. Not pictured here is the $34,000 Jay-Z Hublot that Jeter's former teammate, Robinson Cano, gave him.

 

Cincinnati Reds

During a rare trip to Yankee Stadium, the Reds gave Jeter framed autographed jerseys of Davey Concepcion and Barry Larkin. The frame also included photos from June 3, 2003, the day Jeter was named the 14th Yankees captain before a game against the Reds in Cincinnati.

 

Chicago White Sox

On behalf of the White Sox, Paul Konerko presented Jeter with a miniature bench made of out bats, balls and bases, U.S. Cellular Field shortstop dirt in a glass container adorned with legendary shortstops' names and a $5,000 check for the Turn 2 Foundation.

 

Texas Rangers

Jeter got another pair of cowboy boots from Texas' other team along with a framed photo of Jeter and then-president George W. Bush from Game 3 of the 2001 World Series at Yankee Stadium. The former owner of the Rangers was on hand to present the gift to Jeter.

 

Minnesota Twins

The Twins gave Jeter the last second base from the Metrodome. That bag was used during Game 3 of the 2009 ALDS, when Jeter and the Yankees beat the Twins, 4-1.

 

Chicago Cubs

Jeter received the No. 2 from Wrigley Field's famed hand-operated scoreboard.

 

New York Mets

The crosstown Mets presented Jeter with a No. 2 subway mosaic as well as a $22,222 check for the Turn 2 Foundation.

 

Detroit Tigers

Detroit's tribute was extra emotional for Jeter, who grew up in Kalamazoo, Mich. With Jeter's family on the field, the Tigers presented him with a $5,000 check for the Turn 2 Foundation, a pair of seats from Tiger Stadium and a trio of paintings of Jeter dating back to his high school days.

 

Oakland A's

In addition to a $10,000 check to his foundation, the A's presented Jeter with a personalized bottle of Napa Valley wine.

 

Milwaukee Brewers

The Brewers presented Jeter with a bronze replica of his bat, a stay at the prestigious American Club and a round of golf at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wis.

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