Belt game 11,856 · June 25, 1959
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Kansas City Athletics 5–4 on the road to start reign 5,497 of the MLB belt, the 397th for the franchise.
Kansas City Athletics had held it since June 24, 1959, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Yankees held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Chicago White Sox on June 27, 1959.
5,497Reign number
397Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held