The Extraordinary Dave Bing, Mayor of Detroit

Here is an excellent piece from the current issue of Sports Illustrated, written by Michael Rosenberg, about Detroit Mayor and Naismith Hall of Famer Dave Bing. A fascinating look at a driven man who, in the later stages of his life, has taken on a task most would avoid: leading America's most impoverished big city in a time of economic crisis.

There is a great book yet to be written about Bing. Here's hoping that someone somewhere with the writing talent can tackle the subject matter.