Belt game 13,885 · September 28, 1971
Oakland Athletics take the belt
Oakland Athletics beat Kansas City Royals 2–1 at home to start reign 6,501 of the MLB belt, the 402nd for the franchise.
Kansas City Royals had held it since September 26, 1971, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Oakland Athletics held it for 5 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles on October 3, 1971.
6,501Reign number
402Team's reign
1Defenses
5Days held