L.A. artist paints tribute to ESPN sportscaster Stuart Scott

Posted Jan 11, 2015
Stuart Scott was born in Chicago, bled "Carolina blue," and gained national acclaim by dropping exuberant catchphrases. Over two decades, his urban vernacular and cooler-than-the-other-side-of-the-pillow style amassed fans across America — including Los Angeles, where, this week, a large mural in his honor popped up near Los Angeles International Airport. (Los Angeles Times)

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