Gordon Spotswood Gray ’55

Gordon died Feb. 25, 2007, at home in Wilson, Wyo.

Born in New York City, he was a member of a large Princeton family that included his father and three brothers. Gordon attended Groton School. At Princeton he majored in English and played varsity baseball (outfield) and tennis.

A member of Ivy Club, senior year he roomed in Holder with Bob Stinson, Marsh Bryan, Jim Griffin, Bill Brown, Steve Boyd, Bob Russell, George Caldwell, Joe Quarles, and Andy Schoettle.

Following a two-year tour as a Marine Corps officer, Gordon pursued a successful career with Morgan Stanley Asset Management in New York, where he retired as a managing director.

Gordon had a wide range of interests including platform tennis, in which he became one of the country’s leading players.

Gordon is survived by Carter, his wife of 40 years, four children and their spouses, and seven grandchildren. To all of them, the class extends deepest sympathy.