Manager McGraw told the press "We appreciate that many of the fans in New York are Jews, and we have been trying to land a prospect of Jewish blood." He became the most talked-about player on the team, and attendance shot up.
McGraw, the manager, remarked that "Many of the fans in New York are Jewish," and he had been attempting to recruit players with Jewish ancestry. This statement made him a focal point of media attention, leading to an increase in fan attendance.