2. Varsity or letterman jacket traces
its genesis in the mid 1800s. The
jacket is believed to be used by
the Harvard University for the
first time, 1865. The left breast of
the coat was embroidered with
the letter “H”. These jackets were
given to only best players of
baseball team of the university.
3. Varsity jackets share an inseparable association with baseball.
Instead of the initial letter of a university or a college the jackets
have initials of a baseball team. Infact, one could say that men’s
varsity jackets share its association right from Harvard
University initiative in 1865.
4. Varsity jackets for men as well as women became so popular that
even schools and local clubs use them for their players. Now, one can
also find lots of other features on the wear. Sponsors have also found
place on jackets. Logo and mascot of a team are also printed on
varsity jackets. Men’s varsity jackets are also used a fashion wear.
