LeRoy Neiman,

ASA Benefactor, Unveils New Sports Art Exhibit at Gallagher's

LeRoy Neiman, world renowned artist and the 1998 recipient of the ASA's Humanitarian Award, unveiled "The Neiman Collection - New York's Best" on Nov. 13, 2002 at Gallagher's Steak House in Manhattan. The permanent display is a collection of New York's greatest sports heroes. A blue ribbon panel of sports broadcasters, writers and columnists selected the athletes.

(left to right) CBS Sports anchor Warner Wolf, New York Yankees announcer Suzyn Waldman, ASA President Lou Schwartz and LeRoy Neiman celebrate the unveiling of his latest exhibit at Gallagher's on November 13, 2002

Boxing historian and author Bert Sugar (l.) was taking on all challengers at the opening LeRoy Neiman's new exhibit as ASA President Lou Schwartz looked on.

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