In her mid-30s, she gave the Hula Hoop its name and helped bring it to homes across the country. Recognition eluded her for ...

Anderson claimed she came up with the name 'hula hoop' and played a crucial role in introducing the toy to the US.

Joan Anderson's role in introducing the hula hoop from her native Australia went unsung until the 2018 documentary Hula Girl.

Because of a deal made on a handshake in a parking lot, she was long left out of a famous toy’s story. When she was 94, a ...