Belt game 12,167 · June 20, 1961
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Kansas City Athletics 6–2 on the road to start reign 5,653 of the MLB belt, the 419th for the franchise.
Kansas City Athletics had held it since June 19, 1961, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Yankees held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Minnesota Twins on June 23, 1961.
5,653Reign number
419Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held