Leroy Neiman was a sports artist known for his vibrant and energetic paintings of athletes and sporting events. He was born in 1921 in St. Paul, Minnesota and is considered one of the most popular and influential sports artists of the 20th century. Neiman's works have been featured in galleries and museums around the world and he has been commissioned to create artwork for many major sporting events. He was also the official artist of the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.