Leroy Neiman

Best known for his brilliantly colored, stunningly energetic images of sporting events and leisure activities, LeRoy Neiman is probably the most popular American painter from that era. Legendary artist LeRoy Neiman has been named Sports Artist of the Year 2007 by the American Sport Art Museum and Archives ASAMA, a division of the United States Sports Academy. LeRoy Neiman born June 8, 1922 is an American artist known for his brilliantly colored, semi abstract paintings and notable for his sports image paintings. Leroy Neiman was an icon of sports art in the 1970s.