Belt game 1,163 · July 5, 1888
Chicago White Stockings take the belt
Chicago White Stockings beat Philadelphia Quakers 4–3 at home to start reign 479 of the MLB belt, the 64th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Quakers had held it since July 4, 1888, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Chicago White Stockings held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Atlanta Braves on July 7, 1888.
479Reign number
64Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held