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Robert Riger 1924-1995 is a celebrated sports illustrator, photographer, award‐winning television director, and cinematographer,

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Robert Riger

David Halberstam, said Robert Riger was the preeminent artist of a golden age of American sports in the years after World War II, Early life: Born in 1924 in Manhattan, Riger attended The High School of Music & Art, and the United States Merchant Marine Academy, and later earned a BA from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, After serving three years in the Merchant Marine during World War II, Riger

Robert Riger

In 1994, Riger was named Sports Artist of the Year by the American Sport Academy Museum and Archive in Alabama, At work on his 13th book in 1995, Riger learned that he had terminal cancer, He continued working and completed the book, along with preparations for an exhibition of his photographs at the James Danziger Gallery in Soho, Married twice, Riger had six children, He once said about his

Robert Riger

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Description: 1 Robert Riger 1924-1995 “Robert F, Kennedy” lithographic print signed by artist and inscribed to Willy Schaeffler from Ethel “For Willy, Who taught him the discipline of a pro – and who was with him on all great runs- Ethel, Christmas, 1968” 14 1/4 x 11 3/4 inches framed, print loose in frame, 1 Robert F, Kennedy Eulogy booklet delivered by Edward M, Kennedy at Saint

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ROBERT RIGER, Muhammad Ali trains for his World Heavyweight Championship rematch with Sonny Liston in May 1965, Willie Mays, New York, 1955, John F, Kennedy throws out the first ball on opening day of the Washington Senators’ new home, D,C, Stadium, Washington DC, April 9, 1962, Vince Lombardi 1913 – 1970 coach of the Green Bay Packers, 1963,

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Robert Riger, “The Sports Photography of Robert Riger,” Random House, 1995, The Renaissance historically was a period in 15th and 16th century Europe during which a revival of the humanistic, classical influence inspired a flowering of the arts, A Renaissance man sought balance by pursuing excellence in every endeavor, Meaning literally, rebirth, the word, renaissance in popular terms

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Robert Riger, a Sports Artist and Photographer, Dies at 70

Robert Riger, a sports artist who became a celebrated sports photographer and an award-winning television producer, director and cinematographer, died yesterday in …

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Robert Riger American, 1924–1995 was one of the most acclaimed visual interpreters of sports in his day, After serving in the Merchant Marine during World War II, Riger graduated from the Pratt Institute and began working on magazine layouts for Esquire and the Saturday Evening Post,He made his first sports drawing in 1945, becoming a regular contributor to Sports Illustrated in 1954; over

Football 1960 Vintage Sports Prints for sale

JIM THORPE Print by Robert Riger -Equitable Life 1960s Sports HOF Series, $7,00, Free shipping, or Best Offer, JIMMY BROWN 1960’s Robert Rigel Art print – The Equitable Life Assurance, $9,95, $4,75 shipping, Framed Charley Conerly Lithographs 1960 Shell Oil – Robert Riger Giants, $34,95, 1960’s Bronco Nagurski Robert Riger Equitable Life Football Drawing , $15,00, $10,65 shipping, 3 NEW …

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Robert Reiber’s artist profile at Absolutearts, Buy Lithographs and original paintings, sculptures, photography from emerging artists, Find art for sale or sell your …

Pro Football Journal: “Mudhead” Photo by Robert Riger

On December 10, 1960 Robert Riger was in San Francisco covering the Packers game against the 49ers, Stepping onto the sidelines at Kezar Stadium his shoes quickly became filthy in a quagmire of mud, as the city of San Francisco saw a weekend of rain in early December, Shooting photos in these conditions would be a challenge, But the artist from New York was up to it, The 1960 Packers …