Belt game 13,955 · June 20, 1972
St. Louis Cardinals take the belt
St. Louis Cardinals beat San Diego Padres 5–4 at home to start reign 6,536 of the MLB belt, the 243rd for the franchise.
San Diego Padres had held it since June 17, 1972, with 1 defense over 3 days.
St. Louis Cardinals held it for 7 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Washington Nationals on June 27, 1972.
6,536Reign number
243Team's reign
6Defenses
7Days held