Belt game 2,919 · May 16, 1901
Chicago Orphans take the belt
Chicago Orphans beat New York Giants 11–3 on the road to start reign 1,259 of the MLB belt, the 128th for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since May 6, 1901, with 6 defenses over 10 days.
Chicago Orphans held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on May 18, 1901.
1,259Reign number
128Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held