Today in Supreme Court History: December 1, 1897

12/1/1897: Justice Stephen Field resigns.

Justice Stephen Field

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[Dan Schiavetta]

About 10 years too late.

It must have been like watching 45-year-old Pete Rose finally pass Ty Cobb while hitting .250. No, worse.

[Sidney r finkel]

And good riddance to the racist bastard.

[Cal Cetín]

"Justice Field, do you remember when you approached Justice Grier to persuade him to resign?"

"Yes, and it was the worst day's work I ever did! Now, what were you going to ask me?"

"Uh, never mind."

[Dan Schiavetta]

+1