Belt game 11,939 · September 19, 1959
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Boston Red Sox 3–1 at home to start reign 5,535 of the MLB belt, the 402nd for the franchise.
Boston Red Sox had held it since September 14, 1959, with 3 defenses over 5 days.
New York Yankees held it for 7 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles on September 26, 1959.
5,535Reign number
402Team's reign
4Defenses
7Days held