James A. Finley, longtime AP photographer in St. Louis, dies

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

ST. LOUIS -- James A. Finley, an acclaimed photojournalist who served as a mentor to countless others during his 22 years as The Associated Press staff photographer in St. Louis, has died. He was 76.

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