Sankei Atoms Dna Varsity Jacket

History: From 1965 to 1968, this Japan Central League team was named the Atoms, inspired by Osamu Tezuka's popular manga series Astro Boy, known as Atom Boy in Japan. Minor league veteran Dave Roberts joined the Atoms in 1967 and quickly became one of Japan's premier sluggers. The team was renamed the Yakult Swallows in '74, but if you go to Meiji Jingu Stadium today for a Swallows home game you'll still see plenty of Atoms gear in the stands.

A classic built with the same care as the originals. The body pairs an 80% wool, 20% poly blend with full leather sleeves, finished with rib-knit cuffs for a true letterman feel. Chenille-on-felt patches and chainstitch embroidery recall the hand-worked varsity styles of mid-century campuses, while welt leather pockets and a quilted lining add the comfort and durability you’d expect from an Ebbets piece.