Belt game 10,912 · June 17, 1953
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat St. Louis Browns 5–3 at home to start reign 5,040 of the MLB belt, the 328th for the franchise.
St. Louis Browns had held it since June 16, 1953, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Yankees held it for 2 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Tigers on June 19, 1953.
5,040Reign number
328Team's reign
2Defenses
2Days held