Belt game 53 · August 26, 1876
Chicago White Stockings take the belt
Chicago White Stockings beat St. Louis Brown Stockings 23–3 at home to start reign 20 of the MLB belt, the 8th for the franchise.
St. Louis Brown Stockings had held it since August 25, 1876, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Chicago White Stockings held it for 17 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Hartford Dark Blues on September 12, 1876.
20Reign number
8Team's reign
4Defenses
17Days held