Potter Stewart was an American lawyer and judge who was an associate justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1958 to 1981. During his tenure, he made major contributions to criminal justice reform, civil rights, access to the courts, and Fourth Amendment jurisprudence. Born: January 23, 1915 Died: December 7, 1985 In office: October 14, 1958 – July 3, 1981 Wiki link