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This jersey makes no sense in two ways. First the team and second the number. Crockett was a wide receiver, so his number must have been in the (higher) 80s. 53 is a number from the defense, usually a linebacker. Here is a link with the best 53s from the NFL and their positions. https://www.zoneblitz.com/numbers-53-nfl-history/ Here is more detail on the NFL numbering system that was changed in 1974 and left 53 to linebackers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NFL_uniform_numbers In the pilot it was mentioned that Crockett had the "88" when he ran that famous 90 yard touchdown. That made sense. Bottom line: this is another nasty storyline continuity glitch where the writers did not do their homework about the background of the main characters.

College has a bit more fluidity in the numbers (and this is a college jersey, not NFL), but you're quite right about this being yet another continuity glitch (since he's explicitly identified as wearing number 88 in the pilot). Either that or someone on the production team had a "thing" for 53 (or the Hurricanes) and just stuck it in there.

Maybe she just got around The 84-85 roster for the Hurricanes shows this fella as #53: (Edit - also Michael Mann would not let a red jersey on screen, right? )

She does but just saying "he was a filthy child murderer" was not enough, just felt like a throw away comment. I am not the type of viewer who wants everything spoon fed as I prefer things suggested but I think in this case it's necessary. I actually think A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors is better because more is explained and much more creepy. It's the Terminator 2 of horror movies. It expands on the original, making everything bigger, bolder and more creative.

He played for the Gators. Hence Elvis...

I haven’t seen it in years either, but if I remember correctly it was explained towards the end (by Nancy’s mom) who Freddy is & why he became the evil killer. Its not an epic, Academy Award movie (it’s 80s slasher-horror ), but I’ve always enjoyed it & found it pretty freaky & entertainingly-disturbing. The sequels were definitely more ridiculous than the original.

It could have been Jay Brophy. In 1983 he wore #53 on the college Miami Hurricanes team. Then he stayed in Miami because in 1984 he was drafted by the NFL Miami Dolphins. It would make sense if he knew Crockett personally and gave him the jersey as a gift. It's possible Brophy was friends with Don Johnson or a crew member and donated the jersey to the show. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1983_Miami_Hurricanes_football_team https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Brophy

I like how this is really sleek. On mine the patch pockets always open up and the shoulders drape differently, so it doesn't look as neat.

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