The American painter of sports scenes is LeRoy Neiman. He was born in 1921 in St. Paul, Minnesota and is known for his vibrant and colorful depictions of athletes and sporting events. He was a prolific artist who worked in a variety of mediums including painting, printmaking, and drawing. Neiman was also a regular contributor to Playboy magazine, where he created the iconic 'Man at His Leisure' series. He died in 2012 at the age of 91.