Belt game 11,873 · July 14, 1959
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Cleveland Indians 1–0 at home to start reign 5,508 of the MLB belt, the 398th for the franchise.
Cleveland Indians had held it since July 12, 1959, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
New York Yankees held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Chicago White Sox on July 17, 1959.
5,508Reign number
398Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held