Dave Bing

David Bing (born November 24, 1943) is an American businessman, retired basketball player, and former mayor. He was mayor of Detroit, Michigan from 2009 to 2013.

Dave Bing
Mayor Dave Bing in 2009
74th Mayor of Detroit
In office May 11, 2009 – December 31, 2013
Preceded by	Kenneth Cockrel, Jr.
Succeeded by	Mike Duggan
Personal details
Born	November 24, 1943 (aged 82) Washington, D.C.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Yvette Bing
Alma mater	Syracuse University
Profession	Professional Athlete, Businessman, Politician

After starring at Syracuse University, Bing played 12 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a guard for the Detroit Pistons (1966 to 1975), Washington Bullets (1975 to 1977) and Boston Celtics (1977–78). He is now in the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Bing entered Detroit politics as a Democrat in 2008. He announced his intentions to run for mayor in Detroit's non-partisan primary to finish the term of Kwame Kilpatrick. Kilpatrick had resigned during a corruption investigation. After winning the primary, Bing then defeated interim Mayor Kenneth Cockrel, Jr. and was sworn in as mayor in May 2009. Later that year, Bing was re-elected to a full term.

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  Bing playing for the Detroit Pistons, c. 1975

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  Bing attending the August 2012 groundbreaking ceremony for a new Detroit Manufacturing Systems facilityL-R: Ford Motor Company VP Tony Brown, Faurecia CEO Yann Delabrière, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, Rush Trucking CEO Andra Rush, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, and Bing

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  Bing (right) with U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Shaun Donovan at the Detroit Economic Club in 2011

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  Bing speaking at the 2011 inauguration of Governor Rick Snyder

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  Bing (center right) with Senator Carl Levin (far left) and Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus (center left) at the 2011 naming ceremony for USS Detroit (LCS-7)