Apparel : The History of the Varsity Jacket
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By: Mike Williamson
 
Date Submitted: 2008-10-24 21:07:37 - Article Views: 203178
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Varsity jackets are worn by people who are classified as top performers in a particular sport. Many high school and college students that earn varsity letterman jackets are rewarded because of their high levels of performance and contributions to their varsity team. The letterman jacket gets its name from the letter or letters on the left breast. They are almost always the initials of the high school or college that the jacket comes from. The history of the varsity letterman jacket began in 1865 at Harvard. The baseball team at this prestigious school embroidered an old English style H to their plain gray flannel shirts. The team captains only allowed those players that participated in the most important games of the season to continue wearing the H on their jersey. If they did not participate in the game they had to return their jersey at the end of the season. By 1930 the letters had begun appearing on wool jackets with leather sleeves and the still popular tradition of varsity letterman jackets begun.
You can find customized varsity jackets on almost every high school campus across the nation. These jackets are usually a heavy winter-style jacket. There are a number of things that people get customized on their jackets. You will find different styles but most include the school name, school colors, the year of the pupil's graduation, the school mascot, and the letters from the sports they have earned. Often times you will see varsity letterman jackets covered in multiple letters from multiple sports. Custom varsity jackets allow students to express a sense of style while showing pride for both their school and for their athletic accomplishments. Wool varsity jackets have become increasingly popular among students. Wool is a very warm textile and many students love wool varsity jackets for that exact reason; it keeps them nice and warm.
You can expect varsity letterman jackets in a number of sports. When most people think of varsity jackets they think of baseball, football, softball and basketball. While these are the most common sports that give out custom varsity jackets, you can also receive jackets for other sports such as golf, cross country, soccer, tennis and basically any sport that has a varsity level team. Any athlete that receives one of these jackets will feel privileged and honored to express their accomplishments in such a stylish way. Custom varsity jackets distinguish who the top players in a particular sport are and allow those players to show their entire school and anyone who sees the jacket just how worthy they are to be wearing it. Often times the males and females with these custom varsity jackets displaying numerous athletic awards, tend to excel socially and academically as well. |
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Mike Williamson is an internet marketer and writes articles on many subjects. His daughter earns her varsity jacket as a freshman playing fastpitch softball for her high school. Find out more by visiting http://www.customembroidery-design.com
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