OC Varsity Jackets, Now With Free Embroidery

Like anything considered a “classic,” when it comes to varsity jackets, we all know there's a piece of history attached, but who knew the story dated back over 150 years?

Originally created by Harvard University’s baseball team as early as 1865 as a way to shed light on the team’s MVPs, the first varsity jacket wasn’t even a jacket at all. It was nothing more than an Old English letter “H” embroidered onto the team’s humdrum grey, flannel uniforms. In addition, a “Letterman," as they were dubbed, was only given to players that participated in the season’s most important games. Those players would be allowed to sport the jerseys after the season to boast their talents and victories on and off campus. It wasn’t until 1891 that the modern version of the varsity jacket began to take shape, as the team began to wear black, Joe Cool-worthy sweaters adorned with a decorative and prominent “H” in the school’s signature crimson red.

Now, you can boast your personal style and creativity by customizing your very own OC Varsity Jacket just time for the holidays! With any purchase of an OC Varsity Jacket online from now until December 20, you’ll get free custom embroidery, delivered just in time for Christmas Day.

*Twelve character limit, no accented letters, offer does not apply to previously purchased jackets. Can be embroidered in one of two fonts: Trade Gothic (Sans Serif) or Fenway Park. Must have orders placed and approved via email by December 20 to receive before Christmas.

Whether it's your boo thang or your rabbi, get that special someone the customized gift they really want this year: an embroidered Opening Ceremony Varsity Jacket.