Dave Bing
Basketball Player, Detroit Mayor
Born
November 24th, 1943
81 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player had a successful career in the NBA, primarily with the Detroit Pistons. During tenure, earned the NBA Rookie of the Year award in 1967 and named to the All-Star team multiple times. After retirement from basketball, transitioned into a political career, serving as the 70th Mayor of Detroit from 2009 to 2013. Focused on various initiatives aimed at revitalizing Detroit's economy and addressing urban issues.
Earned NBA Rookie of the Year in 1967
Selected as an NBA All-Star multiple times
Served as the 70th Mayor of Detroit
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