Finney was so highly regarded that he even attended a dinner held in his honor by President George H. W. Bush.
Finney studied throughout his lifetime, completing his final degree course at the age of 75. In all he obtained 11 degrees, including five in law and others in mathematics, history and sociology.
Finney was also Head Principal of Crispus Attucks High School, located in Indiana.
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