Belt game 10,767 · July 2, 1952
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat Washington Senators 4–1 at home to start reign 4,983 of the MLB belt, the 269th for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since June 30, 1952, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Boston Red Sox on July 4, 1952.
4,983Reign number
269Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held