LeRoy Neiman, 1960's Artist And Namath Historian, Dies

SAR I · 06-20-2012, 11:27 PM

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RIP

SAR I

SAR I · 06-20-2012, 11:29 PM

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Boynton Beach Jets · 06-21-2012, 06:49 AM

RIP, Leroy Neiman was the Jets artist very sad, his work was wonderful

Jordy · 06-21-2012, 10:36 AM

Just watched an episode of Pawn Stars a couple nights ago and a guy was selling one of his seriagraphs.

Prompted me to look up Neiman as I hadn't heard about him in quite some time.

And was shocked to realize he was 91. I had no idea he was that old.

He was in a league by himself. His work is and will always be legendary.

RIP.

gunnails · 06-21-2012, 11:35 AM

RIP

Owen Reed · 06-21-2012, 11:47 AM

Jets should put some of those images on the season tickets this year in rememberance of Mr. Neiman.

Limolady · 06-21-2012, 11:53 AM

Love his work & met him a few times at his showings all around the SoHo art gallery row (Prince St & Mulberry St area, NYC). What a loss to the art world, but his paintings will live on.

RIP LeRoy.

:rip:

HBJETFANBOB · 06-21-2012, 12:03 PM

[QUOTE=Limolady;4497356]Love his work & met him a few times at his showings all around the SoHo art gallery row (Prince St & Mulberry St area, NYC). What a loss to the art world, but his paintings will live on.

RIP LeRoy.

:rip:[/QUOTE]

My old neighborhood

Limolady · 06-21-2012, 01:04 PM

[QUOTE=HBJETFANBOB;4497375]My old neighborhood[/QUOTE]

You should see it now, all high end store front galleries with huge loft apartments on top. It's beyond trendy & the reason why the neighborhood snubs want to do away with the annual Feast of SanGennaro.

:(

Jordy · 06-21-2012, 01:09 PM

[QUOTE=Limolady;4497433]You should see it now, all high end store front galleries with huge loft apartments on top. It's beyond trendy & the reason why [B]the neighborhood snubs want to do away with the annual Feast of SanGennaro[/B].

:([/QUOTE]
That would be a travesty.

But I don't think that's a "culture" you want to mess with in New York, if you know what I mean.

jetswin · 06-21-2012, 01:12 PM

RIP,

That is a LeRoy Neiman poster in my avatar, honors the game I love and one of the many lost on 9/11.

might as well tell the story again, I got a copy of that poster on a recruiting trip to Cornell in 1978, Cornell had just won the DI Lacrosse National Championship, and their star player Eamon McEneaney (one of the all-time greats, but to me at the time just a college lax player lol) signed a copy of it for me. The poster is based on the championship game with Hopkins, and I had it hanging in my house for years until ruined in a flood. McEneaney was lost on 9/11, a great person and a legendary player.

Gas2No99 · 06-21-2012, 01:40 PM

I only met him once back in 2000 and had a great conversation with him about the Jets. He had a studio in the Columbia U. area and, on a few occasions, went to the bar my friends and I had just opened up in that neighborhood. I only saw him that one time I chatted with him.

He kindly personalized his Fx McRory's Whiskey Bar print for us as a kind gesture. Great guy, incredible artist, keen eye for depicting moments that captured the hearts of everyday people/sports fans as well as the monkeys at the art gallery.

may he R.I.P.

Limolady · 06-21-2012, 01:50 PM

[QUOTE=Jordy;4497443]That would be a travesty. But I don't think that's a "culture" you want to mess with in New York, if you know what I mean.[/QUOTE]

Yes I do know. My family has had food stands & game concessions in San Gennaro every year since 1971.

;)

Apache 51 · 06-21-2012, 04:41 PM

I can remember this guy everywhere at a ton of sporting events painting when I was growing up, have and love his work. R.I.P.

Apache 51 · 06-21-2012, 05:01 PM

[QUOTE=Limolady;4497517]Yes I do know. My family has had food stands & game concessions in San Gennaro every year since 1971.

;)[/QUOTE]

Ah, the feast I can remember going to that before and after 1971 with my parents, aunt, uncle and cousin. Just like Godfather 3, good times it isn't like it used to be.

Limolady · 06-21-2012, 05:39 PM

[QUOTE=Apache 51;4497762]Ah, the feast I can remember going to that before and after 1971 with my parents, aunt, uncle and cousin. Just like Godfather 3, good times it isn't like it used to be.[/QUOTE]

Tell me about it. Every year my cousins swear it's our last season setting up the stands until some liberal hipster comes along looking to start a petition to shut the feast down. Then all of a sudden it's "Hell No We Won't Go" & pay through the nose for the permits along with a decent donation to the church.

;)

Apache 51 · 06-21-2012, 05:42 PM

[QUOTE=Limolady;4497799]Tell me about it. Every year my cousins swear it's our last season setting up the stands until some liberal hipster comes along looking to start a petition to shut the feast down. Then all of a sudden it's "Hell No We Won't Go" & pay through the nose for the permits along with a decent donation to the church.

;)[/QUOTE]

So long as the church is doing some good, that's what matters. I can remember playing blue light from the back of the car.

Limolady · 06-21-2012, 05:53 PM

[QUOTE=Apache 51;4497801]So long as the church is doing some good, that's what matters. I can remember playing blue light from the back of the car.[/QUOTE]

Yes indeed & FWIW LeRoy used to come down to the feast every year and partake in the church basement's casino nights. I have a couple of his litho's of blackjack & roulette tables. My favorites are Frank Sinatra, Joe Namath and Sly Stallone as Rocky.

Jordy · 06-21-2012, 06:02 PM

[QUOTE=Limolady;4497821]Yes indeed & FWIW LeRoy used to come down to the feast every year and partake in the church basement's casino nights. I have a couple of his litho's of blackjack & roulette tables. My favorites are Frank Sinatra, Joe Namath and Sly Stallone as Rocky.[/QUOTE]
Did he sign any of them?

Apache 51 · 06-21-2012, 06:05 PM

[QUOTE=Owen Reed;4497353]Jets should put some of those images on the season tickets this year in rememberance of Mr. Neiman.[/QUOTE]

Great idea, too late though. Unless.......

06-20-2012, 11:27 PM	#1
SAR I is excitedly looking forward to December22, the last home game, The Rexecution Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 38,695	LeRoy Neiman, 1960's Artist And Namath Historian, Dies [IMG]http://img.spokeo.com/public/800-600/joe_namath_2007_01_15.jpg[/IMG] RIP SAR I

06-20-2012, 11:29 PM	#2
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06-21-2012, 01:12 PM	#11
jetswin stumblin mumblin butt fumblin Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP JetsInsider.com Legend Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Westchester Co. Posts: 35,461	RIP, That is a LeRoy Neiman poster in my avatar, honors the game I love and one of the many lost on 9/11. might as well tell the story again, I got a copy of that poster on a recruiting trip to Cornell in 1978, Cornell had just won the DI Lacrosse National Championship, and their star player Eamon McEneaney (one of the all-time greats, but to me at the time just a college lax player lol) signed a copy of it for me. The poster is based on the championship game with Hopkins, and I had it hanging in my house for years until ruined in a flood. McEneaney was lost on 9/11, a great person and a legendary player. Last edited by jetswin; 06-21-2012 at 01:20 PM.

06-21-2012, 06:49 AM	#3
Boynton Beach Jets Woody Johnson must go!!!! All Pro Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boynton Beach, Florida Posts: 6,166	RIP, Leroy Neiman was the Jets artist very sad, his work was wonderful

06-21-2012, 10:36 AM	#4
Jordy Keeping it real... Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tårnby, Denmark Posts: 23,145	Just watched an episode of Pawn Stars a couple nights ago and a guy was selling one of his seriagraphs. Prompted me to look up Neiman as I hadn't heard about him in quite some time. And was shocked to realize he was 91. I had no idea he was that old. He was in a league by himself. His work is and will always be legendary. RIP.

06-21-2012, 11:35 AM	#5
gunnails All League Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 4,516	RIP

06-21-2012, 11:47 AM	#6
Owen Reed Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 671	Jets should put some of those images on the season tickets this year in rememberance of Mr. Neiman.

06-21-2012, 11:53 AM	#7
Limolady Here On A "Need To Know" Basis. Jets Insider VIP Super*****/Prom Queen Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 16,399	Love his work & met him a few times at his showings all around the SoHo art gallery row (Prince St & Mulberry St area, NYC). What a loss to the art world, but his paintings will live on. RIP LeRoy. :rip:

06-21-2012, 12:03 PM	#8
HBJETFANBOB Veteran Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Huntington Beach , CA ( The OC) Posts: 2,107	[QUOTE=Limolady;4497356]Love his work & met him a few times at his showings all around the SoHo art gallery row (Prince St & Mulberry St area, NYC). What a loss to the art world, but his paintings will live on. RIP LeRoy. :rip:[/QUOTE] My old neighborhood

06-21-2012, 01:04 PM	#9
Limolady Here On A "Need To Know" Basis. Jets Insider VIP Super*****/Prom Queen Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 16,399	[QUOTE=HBJETFANBOB;4497375]My old neighborhood[/QUOTE] You should see it now, all high end store front galleries with huge loft apartments on top. It's beyond trendy & the reason why the neighborhood snubs want to do away with the annual Feast of SanGennaro. :(

06-21-2012, 01:09 PM	#10
Jordy Keeping it real... Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tårnby, Denmark Posts: 23,145	[QUOTE=Limolady;4497433]You should see it now, all high end store front galleries with huge loft apartments on top. It's beyond trendy & the reason why [B]the neighborhood snubs want to do away with the annual Feast of SanGennaro[/B]. :([/QUOTE] That would be a travesty. But I don't think that's a "culture" you want to mess with in New York, if you know what I mean.

06-21-2012, 01:40 PM	#12
Gas2No99 Patiently waiting for disappointment once again All League Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: 245-A Posts: 2,938	I only met him once back in 2000 and had a great conversation with him about the Jets. He had a studio in the Columbia U. area and, on a few occasions, went to the bar my friends and I had just opened up in that neighborhood. I only saw him that one time I chatted with him. He kindly personalized his Fx McRory's Whiskey Bar print for us as a kind gesture. Great guy, incredible artist, keen eye for depicting moments that captured the hearts of everyday people/sports fans as well as the monkeys at the art gallery. may he R.I.P.

06-21-2012, 01:50 PM	#13
Limolady Here On A "Need To Know" Basis. Jets Insider VIP Super*****/Prom Queen Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 16,399	[QUOTE=Jordy;4497443]That would be a travesty. But I don't think that's a "culture" you want to mess with in New York, if you know what I mean.[/QUOTE] Yes I do know. My family has had food stands & game concessions in San Gennaro every year since 1971. ;)

06-21-2012, 04:41 PM	#14
Apache 51 Let's Kill them all......... Hall Of Fame Join Date: May 2009 Location: In Morris Co.,N.J.,at the right end of a Browning 12 gauge Posts: 12,636	I can remember this guy everywhere at a ton of sporting events painting when I was growing up, have and love his work. R.I.P.

06-21-2012, 05:01 PM	#15
Apache 51 Let's Kill them all......... Hall Of Fame Join Date: May 2009 Location: In Morris Co.,N.J.,at the right end of a Browning 12 gauge Posts: 12,636	[QUOTE=Limolady;4497517]Yes I do know. My family has had food stands & game concessions in San Gennaro every year since 1971. ;)[/QUOTE] Ah, the feast I can remember going to that before and after 1971 with my parents, aunt, uncle and cousin. Just like Godfather 3, good times it isn't like it used to be.

06-21-2012, 05:39 PM	#16
Limolady Here On A "Need To Know" Basis. Jets Insider VIP Super*****/Prom Queen Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 16,399	[QUOTE=Apache 51;4497762]Ah, the feast I can remember going to that before and after 1971 with my parents, aunt, uncle and cousin. Just like Godfather 3, good times it isn't like it used to be.[/QUOTE] Tell me about it. Every year my cousins swear it's our last season setting up the stands until some liberal hipster comes along looking to start a petition to shut the feast down. Then all of a sudden it's "Hell No We Won't Go" & pay through the nose for the permits along with a decent donation to the church. ;)

06-21-2012, 05:42 PM	#17
Apache 51 Let's Kill them all......... Hall Of Fame Join Date: May 2009 Location: In Morris Co.,N.J.,at the right end of a Browning 12 gauge Posts: 12,636	[QUOTE=Limolady;4497799]Tell me about it. Every year my cousins swear it's our last season setting up the stands until some liberal hipster comes along looking to start a petition to shut the feast down. Then all of a sudden it's "Hell No We Won't Go" & pay through the nose for the permits along with a decent donation to the church. ;)[/QUOTE] So long as the church is doing some good, that's what matters. I can remember playing blue light from the back of the car.

06-21-2012, 05:53 PM	#18
Limolady Here On A "Need To Know" Basis. Jets Insider VIP Super*****/Prom Queen Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 16,399	[QUOTE=Apache 51;4497801]So long as the church is doing some good, that's what matters. I can remember playing blue light from the back of the car.[/QUOTE] Yes indeed & FWIW LeRoy used to come down to the feast every year and partake in the church basement's casino nights. I have a couple of his litho's of blackjack & roulette tables. My favorites are Frank Sinatra, Joe Namath and Sly Stallone as Rocky.

06-21-2012, 06:02 PM	#19
Jordy Keeping it real... Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tårnby, Denmark Posts: 23,145	[QUOTE=Limolady;4497821]Yes indeed & FWIW LeRoy used to come down to the feast every year and partake in the church basement's casino nights. I have a couple of his litho's of blackjack & roulette tables. My favorites are Frank Sinatra, Joe Namath and Sly Stallone as Rocky.[/QUOTE] Did he sign any of them?

06-21-2012, 06:05 PM	#20
Apache 51 Let's Kill them all......... Hall Of Fame Join Date: May 2009 Location: In Morris Co.,N.J.,at the right end of a Browning 12 gauge Posts: 12,636	[QUOTE=Owen Reed;4497353]Jets should put some of those images on the season tickets this year in rememberance of Mr. Neiman.[/QUOTE] Great idea, too late though. Unless.......