Yes, to easily identify which player goes on what team and show off their team colors - but it's also uniformity. This is the team - everyone in navy jerseys is on our team. NO, he was known as a great quarterback. My family can well afford the latest fashions, always could, but I was friends with many different types of people in school because I didn't try to fit in with just the ones who could afford to be friends with me. It makes one's life much easier.
Adolescence is tough enough.