Belt game 12,163 · June 16, 1961
Detroit Tigers take the belt
Detroit Tigers beat New York Yankees 4–2 at home to start reign 5,650 of the MLB belt, the 421st for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since June 14, 1961, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Detroit Tigers held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to New York Yankees on June 18, 1961.
5,650Reign number
421Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held