Belt game 11,844 · June 14, 1959
Detroit Tigers take the belt
Detroit Tigers beat New York Yankees 3–2 on the road to start reign 5,492 of the MLB belt, the 398th for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since June 13, 1959, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Detroit Tigers held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles on June 17, 1959.
5,492Reign number
398Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held