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The official story is that is named after Grover Cleveland's daughter Ruth.
However, like all good stories, alternate suggestions exist exist:
- The bar is (unofficially) tied to Babe Ruth the famous ballplayer. The bar first appeared in 1921, as Babe Ruth came to the public's attention but the company failed to negotiate an endorsement deal with Ruth.
- The bar wasn't named after Ruth Cleveland as her father was out of office and she was 17 years dead when it was released.
- The candy bar was named after the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Williamson, candy makers who developed candy recipe
What else can I help you with?
What candy is a famous slugger?
Baby Ruth, named after Babe Ruth.
What candy is named after famous baseball player?
There was, briefly, a candy bar named the "Reggie Bar" named after Reggie Jackson. The Baby Ruth was NOT named after Babe Ruth.
Who is daughter did the Baby Ruth candy bar get named after?
Grover Cleveland had a daughter named Ruth who died at age 12. The company that makes the Baby Ruth candy bar claims that she was the inspiration for the name, but that is likely to be an urban legend. Check out this website for the details. http://www.snopes.com/business/names/babyruth.asp
Where did the Babe Ruth candy bar come from?
The Baby Ruth candy bar is named after President Grover Cleveland's daughter whose name was Babe Ruth . actually it was named after the base ball player. "Babe Ruth"
What candy is named after a former baseball star?
Baby Ruth
A candy named after a famous person?
Yes. Baby Ruth.
What candy bar was named after baseball player in 1968?
For a brief period there was a candy bar named a "Reggie" after Reggie Jackson. The Baby Ruth was not named after Babe Ruth.
What candy bar was named after Grover Cleveland daughter?
Ruth Cleveland , daughter of President Cleveland was claimed by the Curtiss Candy Company to be the namesake of the Baby Ruth candy bar. However, the bar came out in 1921 when Babe Ruth was making news for his baseball heroics and Baby Ruth Cleveland was dead and nearly forgotten.
What candy is named after a famous home run king?
Baby Ruth
What Famous kid named after a candy bar?
Baby Ruth? I think! The candy bar company insisted that babe Ruth was named after grover Cleveland daughter Ruth soo the answer to your question would be Ruth Cleveland..=]
The Baby Ruth candy bar was named after what presidents daughter?
Grover Cleveland had a daughter named Ruth who died at age 12. The company that makes the Baby Ruth candy bar claims that she was the inspiration for the name, but that is likely to be an urban legend.
Was the Baby Ruth candy bar named after Baby Ruth or George Herman Babe Ruth or both?
The name was changed to Baby Ruth to avoid copyright problems ( In Pinstripes) The popular idea was the candy bar was named in honor of the Ball player- George Herman ( Babe) Ruth. Ruth was easily the most popular and recognizable Ball Player of the period so all falls in. Ruth was involved in advertising stunts- as one might guess I do not know if he personally promoted the chocolate bar. Decades later there was a short-lived (Reggie) candy bar named in honor of Reggie Jackson. Baby Ruth Candy survives, Reggies do not.
