Belt game 10,921 · June 25, 1953
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat Detroit Tigers 5–2 at home to start reign 5,044 of the MLB belt, the 284th for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since June 21, 1953, with 2 defenses over 4 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles on June 27, 1953.
5,044Reign number
284Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held