Belt game 12,197 · July 23, 1961
Detroit Tigers take the belt
Detroit Tigers beat Kansas City Athletics 6–4 on the road to start reign 5,665 of the MLB belt, the 425th for the franchise.
Kansas City Athletics had held it since July 21, 1961, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Detroit Tigers held it for 2 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Los Angeles Angels on July 25, 1961.
5,665Reign number
425Team's reign
2Defenses
2Days held