Pierce Brosnan on the Centennial Birthday of American Painter, LeRoy Neiman

LeRoy Neiman was one of America’s most prominent and famous sports artists, documenting some of the most iconic athletes and moments in the 20th Century sports arena. From boxing, for which he as an artist-in-residence with Muhammad Ali, to baseball, basketball, racing and more, Neiman’s legacy is one that puts sports in the synonymous category of fine art. On his centennial birthdate, we were happy to work with the LeRoy Neiman Foundation on this essay and rememberance by actor and artist, Pierce Brosnan, as he talks about the legacy of one of the great painters of the last 100 years. —Evan Pricco