Belt game 43 · August 5, 1876
Louisville Grays take the belt
Louisville Grays beat Chicago White Stockings 4–2 at home to start reign 15 of the MLB belt, the 1st for the franchise.
Chicago White Stockings had held it since July 8, 1876, with 10 defenses over 28 days.
Louisville Grays held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on August 7, 1876.
15Reign number
1Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held