Belt game 1,061 · August 11, 1887
Philadelphia Quakers take the belt
Philadelphia Quakers beat Chicago White Stockings 3–2 on the road to start reign 441 of the MLB belt, the 29th for the franchise.
Chicago White Stockings had held it since August 10, 1887, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Philadelphia Quakers held it for 8 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on August 19, 1887.
441Reign number
29Team's reign
5Defenses
8Days held