Naperville native and Chicago Sky star Candace Parker competed in the quarterfinals of “Celebrity Jeopardy!” and won $30,000 for the charity Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation, in memory of Kobe and Gianna Byrant.
Patton Oswalt, from left, Candace Parker and Torrey DeVitto competed Thursday in a quarterfinals match of"Celebrity Jeopardy!" on ABC.
Still, she managed to earn $30,000 for the charity for which she was playing, Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation, a nonprofit founded in memory of Kobe and Gianna Byrant.Parker was 2 years old when her family moved to Naperville, where she spent her childhood and graduated from Naperville Central High School.
Her trivia abilities were put to the test, but Parker could not keep pace with comedian and actor Patton Oswalt, who won the hour-long prime time game show by accruing $54,400. The three were vying for a spot in the final of three semifinal games and a shot at the $1 million grand prize for their charities.
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