Spencer Tracy ’24 featured in Milwaukee Magazine article

A brief biography of famed movie and stage actor Spencer Tracy ’24 was published April 26, 2018, in Milwaukee Magazine.

The article, “Milwaukee’s Spencer Tracy crafted one of Hollywood’s greatest legacies,” references the Milwaukee native’s time at Ripon College, his early days in Milwaukee and his nine Academy Award nominations. He was the first actor to win the award twice and was among the most popular stars of his time.


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