The jury is still out re: the inspiration for the Baby Ruth bar. The manufacturer has claimed that the candy was created as a tribute to President Grover Cleveland's daughter Ruth, who died in 1904 at the age of 12. Since the candy bar didn't debut until 1921--by which time Babe Ruth was already a legend--many believe that the Curtiss Candy Company was exploiting The Bambino's valuable name. (1 page)