Belt game 13,966 · July 1, 1972
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Chicago Cubs 4–3 at home to start reign 6,540 of the MLB belt, the 288th for the franchise.
Chicago Cubs had held it since June 30, 1972, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Houston Astros on July 4, 1972.
6,540Reign number
288Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held