Letterman (sports)
Several letter jackets and a marching band uniform (third from left) from Rome High School and its predecessor institutions in Rome, Georgia | |
| Year | Late 19th century |
|---|---|
| Type | Letter jacket / Varsity letter |
| Material | Boiled wool, Leather, Chenille fabric |
In sports or activities in the United States, a letterman is a high school or college student who has met a specified level of participation or performance on a varsity team.