Question: Which classic baseball park staple was introduced at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair?
Answer: Nothing says Americana quite like the seventh-inning stretch and a box of Cracker Jack, but the iconic ballpark snack actually debuted at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. Created by German immigrant Frederick William Rueckheim, the treat began as candied popcorn and peanuts sold at the fair before becoming a nationwide favorite. The name “Cracker Jack” was officially registered in 1896, helping cement its place as a classic of American baseball culture.
