Belt game 12,165 · June 18, 1961
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Detroit Tigers 9–0 on the road to start reign 5,651 of the MLB belt, the 418th for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since June 16, 1961, with 1 defense over 2 days.
New York Yankees held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Athletics on June 19, 1961.
5,651Reign number
418Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held