Belt game 105 · August 6, 1877
Chicago White Stockings take the belt
Chicago White Stockings beat Louisville Grays 7–2 on the road to start reign 42 of the MLB belt, the 13th for the franchise.
Louisville Grays had held it since July 31, 1877, with 2 defenses over 6 days.
Chicago White Stockings held it for 5 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Louisville Grays on August 11, 1877.
42Reign number
13Team's reign
2Defenses
5Days held