Cracker Jack started its "prize in every box" promotion on this
day in history, Feb. 19, 1912.
German immigrant F.W. Rueckheim first invented the now-
ubiquitous ballpark treat in the late 19th century.
According to SnackHistory.com. it was initially sold at his
small candy and popcorn shop, F. W. Rueckheim & Bro.
Frederick Rueckheim (1846 – 1937)
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