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(American Football Player and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (1962 - 1993))
Byron Raymond "Whizzer" White was an American professional football player and attorney who was appointed the Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States in 1962 and held that position until 1993. A native of Colorado, he was part of the football, basketball, and baseball rosters at the University of Colorado and was the runner-up for the Heisman Trophy in 1937. During the 1938 NFL draft, he was picked by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round. In the 1940 and 1941 seasons, he appeared in the NFL games for the Detroit Lions. He joined Yale Law School in 1939. At the advent of World War II, he enlisted as an intelligence officer in the US Navy. After the war ended, he went back to Yale to complete his education. He worked as a transactional attorney for a period before he was made the United States Deputy Attorney General in the Kennedy administration in 1961. It was President Kennedy who appointed him to the Supreme Court. White was replaced by Ruth Bader Ginsburg in 1993, which effectively made him the twelfth longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history.
Birthday
June 8, 1917 (Gemini)
Born In
United States
Alternative names
Byron Raymond White, Whizzer Raymond White
Height
185 cm
Died on
April 15, 2002
Spouse/Ex-
Marion Lloyd Stearns
Parents
Alpha Albert White
Maude Elizabeth White
Children
Nancy White
Where did Byron White go to college?
Byron White attended the University of Colorado, where he earned a degree in economics.
What was Byron White's role in the United States Supreme Court?
Byron White served as an Associate Justice on the United States Supreme Court from 1962 to 1993.
What significant case did Byron White preside over during his time on the Supreme Court?
Byron White presided over the landmark case of Roe v. Wade, which established a woman's legal right to have an abortion.
Did Byron White have any prior legal experience before joining the Supreme Court?
Yes, Byron White had significant legal experience before joining the Supreme Court, including serving as Deputy Attorney General of the United States.
What was Byron White's judicial philosophy during his time on the Supreme Court?
Byron White was known for his pragmatic approach to interpreting the Constitution, often siding with the government in cases involving national security and civil rights.
