Belt game 12,263 · October 1, 1961
Cleveland Indians take the belt
Cleveland Indians beat Los Angeles Angels 8–5 on the road to start reign 5,702 of the MLB belt, the 421st for the franchise.
Los Angeles Angels had held it since September 27, 1961, with 3 defenses over 4 days.
Cleveland Indians held it for 192 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Boston Red Sox on April 11, 1962.
5,702Reign number
421Team's reign
1Defenses
192Days held