Belt game 1,080 · September 7, 1887
Detroit Wolverines take the belt
Detroit Wolverines beat Chicago White Stockings 8–2 at home to start reign 449 of the MLB belt, the 35th for the franchise.
Chicago White Stockings had held it since September 5, 1887, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Detroit Wolverines held it for 6 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Atlanta Braves on September 13, 1887.
449Reign number
35Team's reign
5Defenses
6Days held