Belt game 6,478 · August 13, 1924
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat Detroit Tigers 8–7 at home to start reign 2,947 of the MLB belt, the 73rd for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since August 8, 1924, with 3 defenses over 5 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Detroit Tigers on August 15, 1924.
2,947Reign number
73Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held