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The MLB belt in the 1970s

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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 Mets37910%
Los Angeles Dodgers35010%
Pittsburgh Pirates3399%
Washington Nationals3319%
Cincinnati Reds3119%
Philadelphia Phillies2978%
San Diego Padres2798%
Atlanta Braves2617%
Athletics2336%
Kansas City Royals1354%

Best reigns that began this decade

Jul 14, 1979Pittsburgh Pirates8 def.
Sep 10, 1974Washington Nationals7 def.
Apr 23, 1977Los Angeles Dodgers7 def.
May 11, 1978San Francisco Giants7 def.
Jun 13, 1970Cleveland Guardians6 def.
Jun 3, 1972Pittsburgh Pirates6 def.
Jun 20, 1972St. Louis Cardinals6 def.
Jul 11, 1972Cincinnati Reds6 def.
Sep 1, 1973San Francisco Giants6 def.
Aug 29, 1974New York Mets6 def.

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