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The Remarkable Return of a Long-Lost Letterman Jacket

After nearly three decades, Jed Mottley has finally reunited with his high school varsity letterman jacket in an extraordinary turn of fate. In 1995, Mottley, then a football player at Chaparral High School in Scottsdale, Arizona, dreamed of wearing the iconic jacket. However, financial difficulties meant he never collected it, leaving the jacket a bittersweet memory.

Fast forward 28 years, Mottley’s brother Josh stumbled upon the jacket at a thrift store in Pinetop, Arizona. Recognizing it instantly, he sent Jed a photo, sparking disbelief and excitement. “I couldn’t believe my eyes,” Jed recalled, calling it a “timeless story.”

Since its return, the jacket has traveled with Jed on tour, made an appearance at his high school reunion, and even caught the attention of Tom Hanks, who reportedly joked about turning the story into a movie. For Jed, the jacket is more than an item of clothing—it’s a testament to the enduring power of hope and serendipity.

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