Belt game 14,050 · October 1, 1972
Chicago Cubs take the belt
Chicago Cubs beat St. Louis Cardinals 3–0 at home to start reign 6,579 of the MLB belt, the 358th for the franchise.
St. Louis Cardinals had held it since September 27, 1972, with 2 defenses over 4 days.
Chicago Cubs held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on October 3, 1972.
6,579Reign number
358Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held