Belt game 15,968 · October 12, 1984 · playoffs
Detroit Tigers take the belt
Detroit Tigers beat San Diego Padres 5–2 at home to start reign 7,482 of the MLB belt, the 488th for the franchise.
San Diego Padres had held it since October 10, 1984, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Detroit Tigers held it for 187 days and 8 defenses, then lost it to Milwaukee Brewers on April 17, 1985.
7,482Reign number
488Team's reign
8Defenses
187Days held