The MLB belt in the 1970s
All decades →1,617Belt games
777Title changes
24Franchises that held it
MetsHeld it longest
The reign of the decade: Pittsburgh Pirates, from July 14, 1979, with 8 defenses.
Days with the belt, 1970s
| New York Mets | 379 | 10% |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 350 | 10% |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 339 | 9% |
| Washington Nationals | 331 | 9% |
| Cincinnati Reds | 311 | 9% |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 297 | 8% |
| San Diego Padres | 279 | 8% |
| Atlanta Braves | 261 | 7% |
| Athletics | 233 | 6% |
| Kansas City Royals | 135 | 4% |
Best reigns that began this decade
| Jul 14, 1979 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 8 def. |
| Sep 10, 1974 | Washington Nationals | 7 def. |
| Apr 23, 1977 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 7 def. |
| May 11, 1978 | San Francisco Giants | 7 def. |
| Jun 13, 1970 | Cleveland Guardians | 6 def. |
| Jun 3, 1972 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 6 def. |
| Jun 20, 1972 | St. Louis Cardinals | 6 def. |
| Jul 11, 1972 | Cincinnati Reds | 6 def. |
| Sep 1, 1973 | San Francisco Giants | 6 def. |
| Aug 29, 1974 | New York Mets | 6 def. |