Belt game 13,477 · June 23, 1969
Detroit Tigers take the belt
Detroit Tigers beat New York Yankees 6–5 at home to start reign 6,293 of the MLB belt, the 469th for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since June 21, 1969, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Detroit Tigers held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to New York Yankees on June 26, 1969.
6,293Reign number
469Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held