Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which annual sporting event was created during the Great Depression?"
The MLB All-Star Game was first played in 1933 at Chicago’s Comiskey Park as part of the city’s World’s Fair celebration. Originally intended as a one-time promotional event to boost morale and generate excitement during the Great Depression, it proved so popular with fans and players alike that it became an annual tradition. Featuring the best players from the American and National Leagues, the game has since evolved into one of baseball’s most celebrated midseason showcases, highlighting the sport’s biggest stars and drawing national attention each summer.