The FX series American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez aimed to accurately portray the tumultuous life of the former NFL player, but there were some inaccuracies in both his personal and professional life. The show chronicled Hernandez’s time with the University of Florida Gators and the New England Patriots before his legal troubles caught up with him. Despite efforts to make the cast resemble their real-life counterparts, there were discrepancies noted.
Inaccuracies included the depiction of Cam Newton’s departure from the Florida Gators, Aaron’s brother D.J. not being demoted from the University of Connecticut, details about a shooting in Boston, and claims of sexual abuse by Aaron’s uncle. The show also suggested financial instability during Aaron’s rookie years and the existence of a fictional character named Chris Taylor.
The show portrayed a physical altercation between Aaron and his mother’s boyfriend, which had no public record, and depicted a dramatic interaction between Aaron and Alexander ‘Sherrod’ Bradley, which had differing details regarding a settlement reached between them.
Overall, American Sports Story mostly got the details right about Hernandez’s life, except for a few discrepancies. Despite these inaccuracies, the show provided an insight into the troubled life of the former football star and his tragic downfall.
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