Belt game 10,855 · September 28, 1952
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat New York Yankees 9–4 at home to start reign 5,021 of the MLB belt, the 279th for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since September 20, 1952, with 6 defenses over 8 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 199 days and 1 defense, then lost it to New York Yankees on April 15, 1953.
5,021Reign number
279Team's reign
1Defenses
199Days held