Ronnie Joyner was an artist. A true artist in every sense of the word.
Whether he was plying his trade as a graphic designer, writing songs and playing music with his popular rockabilly band or drawing Baseball Art for Sports Collectors Digest, Joyner poured his heart and soul into his creative passion.
Joyner, whose signature bio-illustrations appeared in SCD for more than 25 years, passed away on March 28 at the age of 58. He is survived by his wife, Carla, and three sons.
"Ronnie was an immensely talented artist with a keen eye for detail and a passion for sports,” said Paul Kennedy, editorial director for SCD. “His work was joyful and timeless. We will miss his presence in our pages."
Joyner combined his love for sports and art during a career that spanned
