Blog - Michigan ToGO

Dave Bing

David Bing (born November 24, 1943) is an American former professional basketball player, businessman, and politician who served as the 74th mayor of Detroit, Michigan, from 2009 to 2014. He is a member of the Democratic Party. After playing college basketball 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 (1977–1978).

April 13, 2026 No Comments

Bob Lanier

Robert Jerry Lanier Jr. (September 10, 1948 – May 10, 2022) was an American professional basketball player. He played as a center for the Detroit Pistons and the Milwaukee Bucks in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

April 13, 2026 No Comments

Grant Hill

Grant Henry Hill (born October 5, 1972) is an American professional basketball executive and former player. He is a co-owner of the Atlanta Hawks in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and a part-owner of Orlando City SC in Major League Soccer (MLS) and Orlando Pride in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). He is also part of a group that bought the Baltimore Orioles in 2024.

April 13, 2026 No Comments

Dennis Rodman

Dennis Keith Rodman was born on May 13, 1961. He was an American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was known for his strong defense and ability to grab rebounds.

April 13, 2026 No Comments

Isiah Thomas

Isiah Lord Thomas III ( / aɪ ˈ z eɪ . ə / eye- ZAY -ə ; born April 30, 1961), also known as “Zeke,” is an American former professional basketball player who currently works as an analyst for NBA TV and Fox Sports. He played for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association (NBA) throughout his entire professional career.

April 13, 2026 No Comments

Bill Laimbeer

William J. Laimbeer Jr. (born May 19, 1957) is an American former professional basketball player and coach.

April 13, 2026 No Comments

Gale Sayers

Gale Eugene Sayers (May 30, 1943 – September 23, 2020) was an American professional football player who played as a halfback and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL). Sayers played for the Chicago Bears from 1965 to 1971, but injuries limited him to about five seasons of active play. He was known for being quick, fast, and hard to tackle.

April 13, 2026 No Comments

Lem Barney

Lemuel Jackson Barney was born on September 8, 1945. He was an American professional football player who played as a cornerback and return specialist for the Detroit Lions in the National Football League (NFL) from 1967 to 1977. He also played as a punter occasionally.

April 13, 2026 No Comments

Herman Moore

Herman Joseph Moore was born on October 20, 1969. He was an American professional football player who played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons. Moore played college football for the Virginia Cavaliers.

April 13, 2026 No Comments

Barry Sanders

Barry David Sanders was born on July 16, 1968. He was an American professional football player who played as a running back for the Detroit Lions in the National Football League (NFL) for 10 years. Sanders led the NFL in rushing yards four times and in rushing touchdowns once.

April 13, 2026 No Comments