It is indisputable that Billy Graham was the biggest name in Christendom for the last half-century. A few numbers that speak to the span of his influence:
- 2.2 billion – the number of people who heard him preach (in person and broadcasts).
- 185 – the number of countries and territories where he preached the gospel.
- 61 – the number of times that he was in the top ten on Gallup poll’s list of the most admired men.
- 13 – the number of presidents with whom he met (Truman to Trump).
- 1963 – the year he posted bail for Dr. Martin Luther King after his arrest during civil rights protests.
- 2.2 million – the estimated number of people who made a decision for Christ at one of his rallies.
He ran well and finished well.