I recall reading something like that. I don't think it was set in the 50s but the jacket was a 50s style letterman jacket. Can't recall the name though, so I guess I'm not much help.
VirginiaR. "On the long road, take small steps." -- Jor-el, "The Foundling" --- "clearly there is a lack of understanding between those two... he speaks Lunkheadanian and she Stubbornanian" -- chelo.