Belt game 28 · June 29, 1876
Chicago White Stockings take the belt
Chicago White Stockings beat Philadelphia Athletics (1876) 19–3 at home to start reign 12 of the MLB belt, the 4th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Athletics (1876) had held it since June 27, 1876, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Chicago White Stockings held it for 5 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Hartford Dark Blues on July 4, 1876.
12Reign number
4Team's reign
1Defenses
5Days held