Belt game 12,220 · August 16, 1961
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Chicago White Sox 5–4 at home to start reign 5,677 of the MLB belt, the 423rd for the franchise.
Chicago White Sox had held it since August 15, 1961, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Yankees held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on August 18, 1961.
5,677Reign number
423Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held