Belt game 1,131 · May 23, 1888
Chicago White Stockings take the belt
Chicago White Stockings beat Philadelphia Quakers 7–4 at home to start reign 464 of the MLB belt, the 61st for the franchise.
Philadelphia Quakers had held it since May 21, 1888, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Chicago White Stockings held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Wolverines on May 26, 1888.
464Reign number
61Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held