letter jackets

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Letter jackets are athletic jackets awarded to high school or college athletes, featuring a large chenille letter representing the school.

The letter is typically sewn onto the left chest of a wool body with leather sleeves.

Also called varsity jackets, they mark athletic achievement and school identity: He wore his letter jacket everywhere senior year.

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