Belt game 10,681 · September 3, 1951
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat New York Yankees 3–2 at home to start reign 4,938 of the MLB belt, the 257th for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since September 1, 1951, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 4 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Boston Red Sox on September 7, 1951.
4,938Reign number
257Team's reign
2Defenses
4Days held