 In , when he was writing for the "New York Advertiser", he had become the center of a controversy when he wrote an article that harshly criticized the owner of the New York Giants, Andrew Freedman.Freedman, upon learning of existence of the article, barred Sam from entering the Polo Grounds.When Crane showed up for the August 16 game, he learned that his season pass was taken and his efforts to purchase a ticket were foiled.