Regis Philbin's 'Jeopardy' win brings Bronx Catholic school $50,000

Published: 2006-11-29

NEW YORK (CNS) -- Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx has an extra $50,000 to put into its current capital campaign, thanks to the man who is probably its best-known alumnus -- and thanks to his success on the television quiz program "Jeopardy," where information about him might appear like this: Answer: He's a television star and talk-show host, but he's never forgotten his alma mater. Question: Who is Regis Philbin? Philbin was a guest on "Celebrity Jeopardy," in which famous contestants compete to win cash for their favorite charities. Philbin chose Hayes, which he has supported in many ways over the years. He also got 10 tickets for a group from Hayes to attend the taping of the Nov. 8 show. It was a nail-biter, too. Going into the "Final Jeopardy" round, when the game's winner is determined, another player had more cash than Philbin. But Philbin's correct answer, and the amount of his wager, put him in first place -- by $1. "Who is Billie Jean King?" was the winning question to the answer: In 2006 the National Tennis Center in New York was named in her honor.

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