Letterman Jacket

What Is a Letterman Jacket? The History and Meaning Behind This School Tradition

What Is a Letterman Jacket? The History and Meaning Behind This School Tradition

A letterman jacket (also called a varsity jacket, award jacket, or letter jacket) is a distinctive wool and leather jacket traditionally awarded to high school and college students who demonstrate exceptional achievement in athletics, academics, or other school activities. The jacket features the school’s colors, an oversized chenille letter representing the institution’s name, and customizable patches that document the wearer’s specific accomplishments and participation.

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