Belt game 12,332 · June 24, 1962
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Detroit Tigers 9–7 on the road to start reign 5,744 of the MLB belt, the 431st for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since June 23, 1962, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Yankees held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Minnesota Twins on June 26, 1962.
5,744Reign number
431Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held