As you all know, Alex Trebek passed away yesterday. He was 80 years old and lost his bout with pancreatic cancer. He is an icon. The best game show host that likely ever lived. So many people loved Trebek and one of those was Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers. Before he appeared on Celebrity Jeopardy, Aaron Rodgers talked about his love for the show and Trebek. This became a bucket list thing for the Packers’ quarterback. Then he got to appear on the celebrity edition where Rodgers won it beating Mr. Wonderful and now US Senator Mark Kelly. Rodgers sent out his thoughts yesterday moments after Trebek had passed.

😭😭 6p weeknights will never be the same. So many great memories and thankful to have met him ❤️ # https://t.co/W6TLqJy2Ug

— Aaron Rodgers (@AaronRodgers12) November 8, 2020

It was a big deal when Rodgers won Celebrity Jeopardy in 2015. Not only was it impressive for an athlete to win but also kick his two opponents’ ass while doing it. Rodgers also banked in $50,000 to the MAAC fund which benefits childhood cancer. A charity that Rodgers is deeply passionate about. I’m sure during the multiple press opportunities this week, Rodgers will likely share more about Trebek and what he meant to him. The amount of outpouring love and respect for the game show host was something you don’t see often. It warms your heart to know he touched so many people.

Charlie.