Belt game 12,161 · June 14, 1961
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Cleveland Indians 11–5 on the road to start reign 5,649 of the MLB belt, the 417th for the franchise.
Cleveland Indians had held it since June 13, 1961, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Yankees held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Detroit Tigers on June 16, 1961.
5,649Reign number
417Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held