Salvatore Polisi was an associate of Gambino crime boss John Gotti for many years. He managed the Sinatra Club, which was a frequent hangout for Gambino crime family members. Gotti and his brother were among these individuals. The moniker "Crazy Sal" was given Polisi for his unique ability to feign mental problems. He used this talent to avoid prison sentences and also obtain a medical discharge from the U.S. Marines. Altogether he duped more than two dozen psychiatrists. Sal started out in crime by stealing his high school coach's wallet. He used the money to buy baseball cards.