Final Jeopardy 6/21/24 (Sports) & Who Won Friday June 21 2024
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Contents
- 1 Today’s Final Jeopardy 6/21/2024 (Sports) – Friday, June 21 2024
- 2 Today’s Final Jeopardy Answer – Friday, June 21 2024
- 3 Final Jeopardy Explanation – Friday, June 21 2024
- 4 Today’s Results & Who Won Jeopardy! Tonight – Friday, June 21 2024
- 5 Final Jeopardy Video & Today’s Highlights
- 6 Jeopardy! Recaps
- 7 More Final Jeopardy!
Today’s Final Jeopardy 6/21/2024 (Sports) – Friday, June 21 2024
50 years ago Vin Scully announced he got “a standing ovation in the deep south” for breakng a record of an all-time sports idol
Today’s Final Jeopardy Answer – Friday, June 21 2024
The Final Jeopardy Answer is: Hank Aaron
Final Jeopardy Explanation – Friday, June 21 2024
Fifty years ago, in reference to a celebrated moment in sports history, Vin Scully announced that Hank Aaron received “a standing ovation in the deep south” when he broke Babe Ruth’s long-standing home run record. This significant event occurred on April 8, 1974, during a game between the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. Hank Aaron, a revered African-American baseball player, hit his 715th career home run, surpassing Babe Ruth’s record of 714 home runs.
Vin Scully, the legendary broadcaster who was known for his poetic and insightful commentary, captured the moment with eloquence and historical awareness. Scully’s call of the home run highlighted the significance of Aaron’s achievement not only in the realm of sports but also in the broader context of American social dynamics, especially considering the racial tensions prevalent in the United States at the time. His remark about Aaron receiving a standing ovation in the deep south was particularly poignant, underscoring the unity and admiration that sports can inspire, transcending social and racial barriers. Aaron’s record-breaking moment was a landmark event that was celebrated nationwide and remains one of the most iconic moments in Major League Baseball history.
Today’s Results & Who Won Jeopardy! Tonight – Friday, June 21 2024
The results of today’s game will be updated when it airs – warning: spoilers below!
| Returning Champion | Contestant | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| Drew Basile Birmingham, Michigan Graduate Student 2 Day Winnings of $33,282 Winning Score: $20,000 Round 2 Score: $20,000 Round 1 Score: $4,400 | Richelle Brown Alexandria, Virginia Substitute Teacher Final Score: $995 Round 2 Score: $1,000 Round 1 Score: $2,800 | Josh Heit Silver Spring, Maryland Government Relations Professional Final Score: $20,000 Round 2 Score: $10,000 Round 1 Score: $2,000 |
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