Belt game 12,407 · September 6, 1962
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Los Angeles Angels 6–5 at home to start reign 5,781 of the MLB belt, the 435th for the franchise.
Los Angeles Angels had held it since September 3, 1962, with 1 defense over 3 days.
New York Yankees held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Boston Red Sox on September 9, 1962.
5,781Reign number
435Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held