Bing Devine was a prominent figure in Major League Baseball, serving as a general manager for several teams throughout his career. He began his career in baseball as a minor league player before transitioning to a scouting role with the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1940s. Devine quickly rose through the ranks and was named the team's general manager in 1957.

During his tenure with the Cardinals, Devine oversaw the team's success in the 1960s, which included two World Series championships in 1964 and 1967. He was known for his ability to identify and develop young talent, including future Hall of Famers Lou Brock and Bob Gibson.

Devine left the Cardinals in 1968 to become the general manager of the New York Mets, where he helped build the team that won the 1969 World Series. He then moved on to serve as the general manager for the California Angels and the Montreal Expos before retiring from baseball in 1978.

Throughout his career, Devine was respected for his keen eye for talent and his ability to build winning teams. He was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 1979 and the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame in 2014.

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