Belt game 12,303 · May 27, 1962
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Detroit Tigers 4–1 at home to start reign 5,724 of the MLB belt, the 428th for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since May 20, 1962, with 4 defenses over 7 days.
New York Yankees held it for 0 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Tigers on May 27, 1962.
5,724Reign number
428Team's reign
0Defenses
0Days held