Everything You Didn't Know About the Rat Pack

Frank Sinatra's Draft Dodging Ways

Rumors can spread like wildfire for years and years to come. Frank Sinatra is a perfect example of that. Back in the day, there were rumors that the leader of the rat pack dodged the draft during World War II. The story said that he paid a doctor $40k to confirm that he was unfit for service. The rumors were so glaring that the FBI even went in to investigate.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.