Belt game 11,822 · May 23, 1959
Kansas City Athletics take the belt
Kansas City Athletics beat Chicago White Sox 16–0 at home to start reign 5,479 of the MLB belt, the 332nd for the franchise.
Chicago White Sox had held it since May 20, 1959, with 1 defense over 3 days.
Kansas City Athletics held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Detroit Tigers on May 25, 1959.
5,479Reign number
332Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held