The Most Admired Man
Crosby didn’t become a beloved singer based on his music alone. It was because of his positive, charismatic personality while approaching fans and life in general. He was also a kind-hearted man who supported a number of causes that he believed in. He made an impact on a large group of people, in addition to the fans of his music.
Bing Crosby on the set of Going My Way 1944. Photo by Glasshouse Images / Shutterstock
He was so well-liked back then that Yank magazine named him “the person who done the most to help the morale of overseas servicemen” during World War II. If that’s not enough to show you how respected he was, in 1948, American polls declared him the most admired man alive.