Alex Trebek’s Wardrobe is Donated to Formerly Incarcerated Men
The New York Times, February 18, 2021: Alex Trebek’s Wardrobe Is Donated to Formerly Incarcerated Men
“When he died in November, Alex Trebek left behind legions of fans who knew and adored him as the quick-witted host of ‘Jeopardy!’ for 37 years. He also left behind 14 suits, 58 dress shirts, 300 neckties and other clothes that he wore on the show, which taped five episodes a day, twice a week.
His son, Matthew Trebek, along with the producer of ‘Jeopardy!,’ wondered what to do with the large wardrobe. Together, they decided to donate the clothes to formerly homeless and incarcerated men looking for a fresh start.
So it was that Mr. Trebek’s ‘Jeopardy!’ wardrobe — which also included 25 polo shirts, 14 sweaters, nine sport coats, nine pairs of dress shoes, 15 belts, two parkas and three pairs of dress slacks — arrived about two weeks ago at the Doe Fund, a New York City nonprofit that provides services, housing and job opportunities to men who have been in prison or homeless.”
Additional reading:
Jeopardy!, January 4, 2021: A Message From Alex Trebek: The Season of Giving
doe.org: “The Doe Fund breaks the devastating cycles of homelessness, incarceration, and criminal recidivism.”
