Belt game 12,117 · May 4, 1961
Detroit Tigers take the belt
Detroit Tigers beat Washington Senators 6–0 on the road to start reign 5,627 of the MLB belt, the 419th for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since May 3, 1961, with 0 defenses over 1 day.
Detroit Tigers held it for 5 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Texas Rangers on May 9, 1961.
5,627Reign number
419Team's reign
5Defenses
5Days held