Belt game 10,944 · July 19, 1953
Detroit Tigers take the belt
Detroit Tigers beat Philadelphia Athletics 13–3 at home to start reign 5,056 of the MLB belt, the 339th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Athletics had held it since July 18, 1953, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Detroit Tigers held it for 6 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to New York Yankees on July 25, 1953.
5,056Reign number
339Team's reign
5Defenses
6Days held