At their essence, numbers are simple. Now I’m not talking about complex mathematical equations. I’m talking about the digits on the front and back of your favorite athlete’s jersey. To many, those numbers may seem trivial. There’s only room for one or two on each jersey, so they must be under 100. Some athletes are given a uniform, and they take what they get. But those digits are essential for many as they rise through the sports ranks. They mean something. They become part of an athlete’s persona. Call it superstition or silliness. But while they may not matter to you, they do to the person wearing them…