Why Jersey Numbers Matter More Than You Think gilariverhawks.com

A number on the back of a jersey seems like the simplest thing in the world, yet it does more work than almost any other element of a uniform. It identifies players for officials, coaches, fans, and scorekeepers, it carries meaning and identity, and when it is designed poorly, it quietly fails at its main job. Getting jersey numbers right is a small detail with an outsized effect on how well a uniform works.