Bing, Dave, 1943-

<p>David Bing (born November 24, 1943) is an American former professional Hall of Fame basketball player, mayor of Detroit, Michigan, and businessman.</p>

<p>After starring at Syracuse University, Bing played 12 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a point guard for the Detroit Pistons (1966–1975), Washington Bullets (1975–1977), and Boston Celtics (1977–78). During his career, he averaged over 20 points and six assists per game and made seven NBA All-Star Game appearances, winning the game's Most Valuable Player award in 1976. The Pistons celebrated his career accomplishments with the retirement of his #21 jersey. In addition, he was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and named to the NBA 50th Anniversary All-Time Team and the NBA 75th Anniversary All-Time Team.</p>

<p>Bing founded Bing Steel, a processing company that earned him the National Minority Small Business Person of the Year award in 1984. Soon the business grew into the multimillion-dollar Detroit-based conglomerate, the Bing Group, one of the largest steel companies in Michigan.</p>

<p>Bing entered Detroit politics as a Democrat in 2008, announcing his intentions to run for mayor in the city's non-partisan primary to finish the term of Kwame Kilpatrick, who had resigned amid a corruption scandal. 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. However, he lost most of his power to Detroit's emergency manager Kevyn Orr, had numerous health problems, and suffered approval ratings as low as 14%. Bing thus did not seek re-election in 2013 and was succeeded by politician and businessman Mike Duggan.</p>

<p>Born on November 24, 1943 in Washington, D.C, David Bing was a skilled point guard in the National Basketball Association (NBA). His mother was a homemaker and his father was a bricklayer who founded a construction company.</p>

<p>Dave Bing played with the Detroit Pistons, Washington Bullets, and Boston Celtics, however he is remembered most for his play with the Pistons from 1966 to 1975. During his time with the Pistons he claimed rookie of the year honors in 1966 and led the league in scoring the following year with an average of 27.1 points per game.</p>

<p>Bing was a three-year letter winner at Spingarn High School in Washington, D.C. and following his senior season was named a Parade Magazine All-American. He would go on to attend Syracuse University, partially out of doubt in his own skills and the belief that attending a school without basketball superstars would allow him to stand out more. Bing’s strategy apparently worked since he became the first consensus All-American from Syracuse in 39 years, following his senior season. Bing was also named Syracuse Athlete of the Year and his number 22 has since been retired.</p>

<p><b>RACES</b>
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<li>08/27/2010 MI Lieutenant Governor - D Nomination Lost 0.00% (-100.00%)</li>
<li>11/03/2009 Detroit Mayor Won 57.99% (+15.98%)</li>
<li>08/04/2009 Detroit Mayor - Primary Won 74.35% (+63.19%)</li>
<li>05/05/2009 Detroit Mayor - Special Election - Runoff Won 52.27% (+4.54%)</li>
<li>02/24/2009 Detroit Mayor - Special Primary Won 28.86% (+1.82%)</li>
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<p><b>SPECULATIVE, DID NOT RUN</b>
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<li>08/06/2013 Detroit Mayor - Primary Lost 0.00% (-51.69%)</li>
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<p>Dave Bing is a retired professional basketball player and former mayor of Detroit from 2009 to 2013. Born in Washington, D.C. on November 24, 1943, Bing’s basketball career began in high school, where he made the All-American team. He attended Syracuse University, where he led the team in scoring for three consecutive years. In his senior year, Bing was named to the Sporting News All-America First Team and was named Syracuse Athlete of the Year.</p>

<p>He joined the NBA’s Detroit Pistons in 1966 as the second overall pick in the NBA draft. He went on to become the NBA Rookie of the Year. During his professional basketball career, Bing played nine seasons with the Pistons, played in seven All-Star games and was twice named to the All-NBA First Team. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1990.</p>

<p>After his basketball career ended, Bing founded Bing Steel, later called The Bing Group. The manufacturing company worked primarily in the areas of steel processing and metal forming.</p>