Terrence Fogarty grew up on the east side of St. Paul, Minnesota. As a boy, his father would take him to University of Minnesota football games at venerable Memorial Stadium. He took it all in, from the old stadium scoreboard to the roar of the fans to the billowing sound of the University Band, striking up a spirited round of “Minnesota, hats off to thee...” While the memories linger, the times have changed. Some may even say for the better. Domed stadiums have taken the harsh elements out of the game. Fans enjoy white tablecloth service while dining in luxury box seats. Video replay boards provide fans with a state-of-the-art theater experience. While these innovations have added much to the popularity of sports, Fogarty still pines for the old days where much of the charm was in the simplicity of the surroundings. In days gone by the focus was on the field. Today’s sporting events are far more orchestrated—leaving little room for spontaneity. (Now the only “mystery” seems to be the final score.) These are the reasons why many of Fogarty’s paintings are reminiscent of the sports scenes of his youth. It’s what gives many of his favorite sports subjects a nostalgic feel.