Belt game 58 · September 12, 1876
Hartford Dark Blues take the belt
Hartford Dark Blues beat Chicago White Stockings 8–7 at home to start reign 21 of the MLB belt, the 4th for the franchise.
Chicago White Stockings had held it since August 26, 1876, with 4 defenses over 17 days.
Hartford Dark Blues held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on September 13, 1876.
21Reign number
4Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held