1960 Major League Baseball All-Star Game (second Game)
The second 1960 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 29th playing of Major League Baseball's annual midsummer exhibition game. The game took place at Yankee Stadium in New York City, home of the American League's New York Yankees. The National League won the game by a score of 6-0. The National League hit four home runs, tying an All-Star Game record.
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