Belt game 5,318 · September 9, 1916
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Philadelphia Athletics 4–1 on the road to start reign 2,387 of the MLB belt, the 23rd for the franchise.
Philadelphia Athletics had held it since September 8, 1916, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Yankees held it for 4 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Detroit Tigers on September 13, 1916.
2,387Reign number
23Team's reign
1Defenses
4Days held