Scott Riccardi follows in the footsteps of Elliott Shteir, another Somerville resident who won on "Jeopardy!" in the 1960s ...

The engineer and Rutgers University graduate began his 16-game winning streak on July 3, earning $455,000 in winnings and ...

Former "Jeopardy!" champion Scott Riccardi of New Jersey throws the first pitch at the Aug. 7 Somerset Patriots game.

During his Jeopardy! reign, Scott Riccardi racked up 16 wins totaling $455,000, before being defeated by Jonathan Hugendubler ...

Riccardi, 26, finished his winning streak on July 25 and became the longest-running and biggest ‘Jeopardy!’ money winner of ...

Fans through generations gathered to watch one of the most iconic events at the Kutztown Fair Wednesday night.

But when it comes to shows that pay out for pure brainpower, Jeopardy! takes the spotlight. You would need an incredibly sharp mind to make the list of the highest winnings Jeopardy! has ever handed ...