Belt game 12,098 · October 2, 1960
Kansas City Athletics take the belt
Kansas City Athletics beat Detroit Tigers 2–1 at home to start reign 5,617 of the MLB belt, the 346th for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since September 27, 1960, with 2 defenses over 5 days.
Kansas City Athletics held it for 195 days and 1 defense, then lost it to New York Yankees on April 15, 1961.
5,617Reign number
346Team's reign
1Defenses
195Days held