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Claire Merritt Ruth

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Wife of Babe Ruth (1897-1976)

United StatesLived 1897 to 1976 · aged 79

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Claire Merritt Hodgson Ruth was a native of Athens, Georgia, United States, who is most famous for having been the second wife of Babe Ruth.

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Claire Ruth at the unveiling of a memorial plaque in honor of her husband, Babe Ruth, at Baltimore's old Memorial Stadium (1955)

Claire Ruth at the unveiling of a memorial plaque in honor of her husband, Babe Ruth, at Baltimore's old Memorial Stadium (1955)

Claire and Babe Ruth in 1937, two years after his retirement from baseball.

Claire and Babe Ruth in 1937, two years after his retirement from baseball.

The grave of Claire Ruth

The grave of Claire Ruth

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SpouseBabe Ruth

About this person

Country

United States

Status

deceased

Dates

Lived 1897 to 1976 · aged 79

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