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Harvey Becker
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Birth Hometown: Old Bridge, New Jersey
Occupation: Attorney turned writer
Years active: 1985-1986
Known for: 1986 ToC quarterfinalist

Harvey Becker is an attorney turned writer from Old Bridge, New Jersey.

Jeopardy! Run[]

Game No. Air Date Final score Cumulative Winnings Additional Notes
1 November 5, 1985 $18,000 $18,000
2 November 6, 1985 $7,400 $25,400
3 November 7, 1985 $25,400 $50,800 Harvey Becker sets a new single-day cash winnings record of $25,400.
4 November 8, 1985 $4,600 $55,400 After his win, he had to wait two weeks due to the Tournament of Champions
5 November 25, 1985 $6,600 Tony De La Rosa ends his streak. For coming in second, he received Hardwick gas range and Le Creuset cookware

Tournament of Champions[]

In the fourth quarterfinal match, he went Gary Giardina and Eric Schoeck, answered twelve responses right and two incorrect (including 1 DD) responses. However, in the FJ!, he was the only contestant to get the response wrong, lost $1,300, and a spot in the semifinals.

Trivia[]

  • Harvey is the first Jeopardy! contestant to wait for a tournament before returning playing.
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