Ferris Bueller's Jacket is an iconic part of the Ferris Bueller Universe. In the original novels and comic books, Ferris Bueller's Jacket was one of the sources of his strength. Ferris had this jacket since his fifteenth birthday, given to him by his uncle shortly before they died of a heart attack. Ferris cherishes this jacket and it helps him realize that he needs to take it easy in life sometimes to prevent death.