Belt game 1,129 · May 21, 1888
Philadelphia Quakers take the belt
Philadelphia Quakers beat Chicago White Stockings 4–1 on the road to start reign 463 of the MLB belt, the 31st for the franchise.
Chicago White Stockings had held it since May 16, 1888, with 3 defenses over 5 days.
Philadelphia Quakers held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on May 23, 1888.
463Reign number
31Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held