Belt game 10,857 · April 15, 1953
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Philadelphia Athletics 4–1 at home to start reign 5,022 of the MLB belt, the 325th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Athletics had held it since September 28, 1952, with 1 defense over 199 days.
New York Yankees held it for 4 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Athletics on April 19, 1953.
5,022Reign number
325Team's reign
3Defenses
4Days held