#9 of ‘Jeopardy’s Most Memorable Champions in Recent Years
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“#9 of ‘Jeopardy’s Most Memorable Champions in Recent Years”
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It’s difficult to bring up champions without mentioning the recently crowned “Greatest of All Time” winner Ken Jennings who first entered the scene nearly 20 years ago, but there have been plenty others since. Below we’re taking a look at the stats of Jeopardy!‘s most memorable champions from the past few years.
Whether they made it to tournaments or not, these eager players of TV’s long-running game show have certainly made an impression. See how they stack up against one another below.
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Ken Jennings
Playing Since: 2004
Total Winnings: $4,522,700
Streak: 74 Games
Known for: Considered the show’s most memorable contestant in the game show’s history, Jennings’ impact has spanned decades and he most recently solidified his unofficial title by winning the “Greatest of All Time” tournament. Playing against the computer system known as Watson, Jennings became the ideal standard of what a Jeopardy! contestant should be.
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Matt Jackson
Playing Since: 2015
Total Winnings: $413, 612 (plus, an addition $100,000 from the Tournament of Champions)
Streak: 13 Games
Known for: This contestant was known for his quick buzzer reflexes, finishing categories quickly during the different rounds. Ultimately, his knowledge wasn’t enough to keep him in the game forever, but he did make his mark while in play.
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James Holzhauer
Playing Since: 2019
Total Winnings: $2,964,216
Streak: 32 Games
Known for: This gutsy contestant risked a lot when it came to final Jeopardy, betting nearly all of his winnings from each episode to double the amount. His risky antics had viewers tuning in for days on end and earned him a spot in the “Greatest of All Time” tournament against Brad Rutter and Ken Jennings.
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Brad Rutter
Playing Since: 2000
Total Winnings: $5,153,436
Streak: 5 Games (at the time Jeopardy! retired 5-day consecutive winners)
Known for: Best known as the champion who earned the most money throughout his Jeopardy! run, Rutter has competed in various tournaments since his buzzy 2000 wins, becoming a consistent competitor to Jennings. He also participated in the “Greatest of All Time” tournament.
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Emma Boettcher
Playing Since: 2019
Total Winnings: $98,002 (plus $100,000 for the Tournament of Champions)
Streak: 4 Games
Known for: Even though Boettcher didn’t win many games, she was best-known as the contestant who beat James Holzhauer following his impressive run. She also set a record as the highest single-day winnings for any female competitor. Since her regular run, Boettcher has also participated in tournaments.
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Austin Rogers
Playing Since: 2017
Total Winnings: $413,000
Streak: 13 Games
Known for: His quirky nature struck a chord with viewers as he engaged in sarcastic banter with Trebek from time-to-time. He returned for tournaments since his streak which placed him as the seventh highest consecutive winner during regular season play.
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Cindy Stowell
Playing Since: 2016
Total Winnings: $105,803
Streak: 6 Games
Known for: This impressive contestant made headlines when viewers learned that her win aired posthumously after Stowell died following a terminal colon cancer diagnosis. Despite her short-lived gameplay, Stowell’s memory lives on in her episodes and success. Despite dying before the episodes aired on television, it was later reported that Stowell was provided with advanced copies of some of her episodes.
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Buzzy Cohen
Playing Since: 2016
Total Winnings: $164,603 (plus $250,000 for the Tournament of Champions in 2017)
Streak: 9 Games
Known for: This competitor was met with mixed reactions from fans for his often sarcastic attitude towards gameplay and Trebek. Regardless of his reception, there’s no questioning his place among the champions, particularly due to his tournament win in 2017.
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Julia Collins
Playing Since: 2014
Total Winnings: $429,100 (for regular play)
Streak: 20 Games
Known for: Known for her large sum of winnings and impressive consecutive streak, Julia has since participated in various tournaments for the game show over the years.
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