Belt game 1,220 · September 17, 1888
Detroit Wolverines take the belt
Detroit Wolverines beat Boston Beaneaters 5–4 at home to start reign 500 of the MLB belt, the 40th for the franchise.
Boston Beaneaters had held it since September 13, 1888, with 0 defenses over 4 days.
Detroit Wolverines held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Atlanta Braves on September 18, 1888.
500Reign number
40Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held