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‘Jeopardy!’: Catholic Priest Speaks Out After Loss to Super Champ Jamie Ding
Father Paul Baker missed Final Jeopardy as Ding’s streak reached 12 wins and his total winnings climbed to $314,440.
- New Jersey resident Jamie Ding won his 12th straight "Jeopardy!" game on Monday, March 30, securing his spot in the upcoming Tournament of Champions.
- Father Paul Baker, a Catholic priest from Minnesota, competed against Ding after auditioning five times for the show. Baker said appearing on the program allowed him to share his faith with viewers.
- Before "Final Jeopardy!", Ding clinched victory by amassing $24,900, more than double his opponents' totals. His 12-game winnings reached $314,440, moving him to 16th on the all-time money list.
- St. Agnes School in Minnesota held a watch party Monday night for Father Paul Baker. New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and Sen. Andy Kim publicly congratulated Ding on his achievement.
- Ding, who works for the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, now ranks 16th on the all-time wins list. He graduated from Princeton University in 2013 and previously attended Grosse Pointe North High School.
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