Belt game 11,853 · June 22, 1959
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Kansas City Athletics 11–6 on the road to start reign 5,495 of the MLB belt, the 396th for the franchise.
Kansas City Athletics had held it since June 20, 1959, with 1 defense over 2 days.
New York Yankees held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Athletics on June 24, 1959.
5,495Reign number
396Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held