Tracy Land Mott ’68

Tracy died on his 75th birthday Nov. 4, 2021, of  breakthrough COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated. 

He came to us from White Station High School in Memphis, Tenn., where he was active in the school newspaper. At Princeton he majored in political science, ate at Terrace Club, and was a member of a rock and roll band.

Following graduation, Tracy worked for several governmental agencies in New York City before earning his M. Div. degree from Union Theological Seminary. He went on to pursue a Ph.D. in economics from Stanford University. He taught economics at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and became chair of the economics department at the University of Denver, where he mentored countless students and scholars in post-Keynesian economics.

Tracy cared passionately about social and economic justice, donating time and money to progressive and liberal causes. When not working, he was a fan of the Atlanta Braves. His love of music continued throughout; he was an avid guitar and harmonica player as well as a singer.

Tracy is survived by his stepchildren, Wendy Bartlo and Bret Bartlo, and their families. The class extends its deepest sympathies to all his relatives and friends.