Belt game 1,091 · September 19, 1887
Philadelphia Quakers take the belt
Philadelphia Quakers beat Detroit Wolverines 10–1 on the road to start reign 452 of the MLB belt, the 30th for the franchise.
Detroit Wolverines had held it since September 14, 1887, with 3 defenses over 5 days.
Philadelphia Quakers held it for 214 days and 13 defenses, then lost it to Atlanta Braves on April 20, 1888.
452Reign number
30Team's reign
13Defenses
214Days held
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