Belt game 5,333 · September 29, 1916
Detroit Tigers take the belt
Detroit Tigers beat St. Louis Browns 4–1 on the road to start reign 2,397 of the MLB belt, the 43rd for the franchise.
St. Louis Browns had held it since September 24, 1916, with 0 defenses over 5 days.
Detroit Tigers held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles on October 1, 1916.
2,397Reign number
43Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held