As a kid, it confused me when I saw people sporting jerseys.
It seemed silly to wear a jersey with someone else’s name on the back. The guy in the produce section at the grocery is clearly not Peyton Manning, but there he is with his Manning jersey on.
Even as an adult, it confuses me, but in different ways.
Professional athletes put thousands of hours into their sport. Most have played their whole lives, battling through high school and college sports. They entered the draft, hoping someone would pick them — and they did.
Now, they have their own set of jerseys with their name, as well as the emblem of their sports organization.