| Tom Walsh | |
|---|---|
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| Born: | August 26, 1964 |
| Birth Hometown: | Washington, D.C |
| Occupation: | Writer |
| Years active: | 2004–2005 |
| Known for: | Biggest Jeopardy! money winner of season 20 in regular-season play |
Tom Walsh (born August 26, 1964) is a writer from Washington, D.C.
Jeopardy! Run[]
Regular-season play[]
| Game No. | Air Date | Final score | Cumulative Winnings | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 5, 2004 | $16,100 | $16,100 | Tom's only runaway game. |
| 2 | January 6, 2004 | $14,600 | $30,700 | |
| 3 | January 7, 2004 | $31,800 | $62,500 | |
| 4 | January 8, 2004 | $22,000 | $84,500 | |
| 5 | January 9, 2004 | $33,600 | $118,100 | |
| 6 | January 12, 2004 | $34,800 | $152,900 | Tom sets the new cash winnings record of $152,900 in regular-season play.[1] |
| 7 | January 13, 2004 | $32,000 | $184,900 | First 7-day champion. Co-champions with Dave Fuller. |
| 8 | January 14, 2004 | $11,600 | $186,900 | Lost to Steve Hall. |
Tournament of Champions[]
In the second quarterfinal game, Walsh[2] faced off against Seth Alcorn and Steve Reynolds. Throughout the first two rounds of the game, Walsh came up with 21/25 correct questions (including 0/1 Daily Double). Everyone got Final Jeopardy! correct, and Walsh advanced to the finals while Seth and Steve's respective final scores of $10,600 and $10,900 were enough to advance by wildcard.
In the second semifinal game, Walsh faced off against Anne Boyd and Chris Miller. Throughout the first two rounds of the game, Walsh came up with 13/15 correct questions. Walsh and Anne both got Final Jeopardy! correct, and when Anne failed to wager to cover Walsh, Walsh pulled off a come from behind win and advanced to the finals while Anne and Chris received $10,000 each.
In the two-game total-point affair, Walsh faced off against Arthur Gandolfi and Russ Schumacher. Throughout the first two rounds of two games, Walsh came up with 31/34 correct questions (including 2/3 Daily Doubles). Walsh came up with 2/2 correct questions in Final Jeopardy!, but after losing to Russ (who won the $250,000 grand prize in a come-from-behind win), Walsh received $50,000 for second place, while Arthur received $25,000 for third place.
Jeopardy! Ultimate Tournament of Champions[]
He was one of nine players to receive a bye into Round 2.
In the third game of the second round, Walsh faced off against Michael Rooney and Catherine Ramen. Throughout the first two rounds of the game, Walsh came up with 14/16 correct questions (including 0/1 Daily Double). Walsh was the only player to get Final Jeopardy! incorrect[3], but after losing to Rooney[4] (in a come from behind win), he and Catherine received $10,000 each.
Trivia[]
- He became the first 7-time champion.
- Among all champions with a history of joint wins, he is the only champion to win the title after six consecutive wins.
Gallery[]
References[]
- ↑ Tom beat Sean Ryan's record by $29,103 in one year earlier.
- ↑ Not to be confused with fellow Tournament of Champions player Tom Baker.
- ↑ Edward I was not Edward the Confessor, but instead, Edward Longshanks.
- ↑ Not to be confused with fellow Ultimate Tournament of Champions players Michael Arnone, Michael Braun, Michael Daunt, Michael Day, Michael Dupée, Michael Galvin, Michael Rankins, and Michael Thayer.