FWCC. Vintage Screwston Black Cats High School Letterman Jacket

This Screwston Black Cats letterman jacket tells the story of Houston’s fiercest racing rivalry. Issued during the 1988–1989 season, the jacket was more than team apparel—it was a declaration of war against their crosstown rivals, the Screwville High School Tigers.

The Black Cats and Tigers clashed on the drag strips like gladiators, each race drawing massive crowds under the Texas night sky. Every burnout, every green light, was more than competition—it was pride, bragging rights, and the chance to own Houston’s underground racing scene. Worn by drivers and pit crew, this jacket carried the scars of victory and the weight of expectations.

Made with rich scarlet wool, leather sleeves, and striped trim, it features the bold chenille “S” and embroidered patches marking key races. But what set it apart was its status as an Ivy League Clubhouse NIL members-only piece—exclusive gear reserved for those who risked it all on the quarter mile.

When the Black Cats outpaced the Tigers at the 1989 Nationals, these jackets became legendary, a visual stamp of supremacy in one of the most intense rivalries Houston had ever seen.

This isn’t just a jacket—it’s a battle flag in fabric, a rare relic from the golden age of Texas drag racing.