Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Nov. 30, 2024.

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On Nov. 30, 2004, “Jeopardy!” fans saw Ken Jennings end his 74-game winning streak as he lost to real estate agent Nancy Zerg.

In truth, the game had been taped in September, but Jennings had to sit on the loss for a couple of months before the world knew.

Still, there is no need to feel sorry for one of Utah’s native sons. Jennings parlayed his run into a fine career in the entertainment industry, authoring books, speaking of his experiences and now hosting the show he rose to fame on. All while maintaining the charm that endears him to his fans.

The Deseret News has followed Jennings’ career from the start. Twenty-one years later, here a

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