Varsity jackets have been around since the 1800s and were originally worn by college athletes. These jackets were made of wool and had leather sleeves. In the 1950s, varsity jackets became popular among high school students, and the trend continued into the 1960s and 1970s.
Disney varsity jackets were first introduced in the 1950s and were sold at Disneyland. These jackets had the Disneyland logo and various Disney characters embroidered on them. They were made of wool and had leather sleeves, just like traditional varsity jackets.