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‘Jeopardy!’ Champion Scott Riccardi Gets Special Honor After 16-Game Streak
TEXAS, UNITED STATES, AUG 7 – Jonathan Hugendubler ended Scott Riccardi’s 16-game winning streak and $455,000 earnings in Jeopardy! Season 41’s finale, causing a significant upset on the game show.
- Scott Riccardi, a 26-year-old Jeopardy! super-champion from Somerville, New Jersey, will participate in the ceremonial first pitch ceremony before the Somerset Patriots game on August 7.
- Riccardi's invitation followed his 16-game winning streak on Jeopardy!, which ended on July 25 when Jonathan Hugendubler defeated him in the season 41 finale.
- Riccardi earned over $455,000 during his run, ranking eighth in all-time regular-play winnings and tying for 10th in consecutive wins.
- Riccardi described feeling "massively relieved and grateful" after his loss, while Hugendubler admitted nearly collapsing in disbelief after his upset victory.
- Riccardi's first pitch appearance highlights community recognition of his achievement and coincides with the Patriots facing the Binghamton Bearcats at 6:35 p.m. ET on August 7.
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‘Jeopardy!’ Champion Scott Riccardi Gets Special Honor After 16-Game Streak
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