What Are Letterman Jackets?
While the history of letterman jackets is not completely known, they have become popular in high schools. Letterman jackets are a way for students to display sporting and academic achievement while showing pride in their high schools.OriginsThe history of the letterman jacket may have roots at Harvard University. In 1865, the school’s baseball team added a stylized letter H to their flannel uniform shirts. Team members who played in an important game got to keep their jerseys, while those who did not play in these games had to turn their shirts in at the end of the season.FunctionToday, letterman jackets are traditionally purchased by the student or the student’s parents. The jacket is most often styled with the school’s colors, and may have a patch with the student’s name and the school mascot or school’s name stitched onto the jacket’s exterior.MaterialsLetterman jackets come in many styles. Some have zippered hoods, while others have leather sleeves. The bodice of the jacket is typi
