Belt game 11,909 · August 20, 1959
Detroit Tigers take the belt
Detroit Tigers beat New York Yankees 14–2 at home to start reign 5,525 of the MLB belt, the 401st for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since August 16, 1959, with 2 defenses over 4 days.
Detroit Tigers held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Boston Red Sox on August 22, 1959.
5,525Reign number
401Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held