Belt game 11,824 · May 25, 1959
Detroit Tigers take the belt
Detroit Tigers beat Kansas City Athletics 4–3 on the road to start reign 5,480 of the MLB belt, the 395th for the franchise.
Kansas City Athletics had held it since May 23, 1959, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Detroit Tigers held it for 5 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Chicago White Sox on May 30, 1959.
5,480Reign number
395Team's reign
3Defenses
5Days held