Belt game 3,431 · September 1, 1904
Chicago Cubs take the belt
Chicago Cubs beat Brooklyn Superbas 3–0 at home to start reign 1,516 of the MLB belt, the 157th for the franchise.
Brooklyn Superbas had held it since August 30, 1904, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Chicago Cubs held it for 6 days and 7 defenses, then lost it to St. Louis Cardinals on September 7, 1904.
1,516Reign number
157Team's reign
7Defenses
6Days held