Belt game 12,223 · August 19, 1961
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Cleveland Indians 3–2 on the road to start reign 5,679 of the MLB belt, the 424th for the franchise.
Cleveland Indians had held it since August 18, 1961, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Yankees held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Los Angeles Angels on August 22, 1961.
5,679Reign number
424Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held