Belt game 677 · July 4, 1884
Chicago White Stockings take the belt
Chicago White Stockings beat Philadelphia Quakers 3–1 at home to start reign 284 of the MLB belt, the 40th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Quakers had held it since July 3, 1884, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Chicago White Stockings held it for 4 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on July 8, 1884.
284Reign number
40Team's reign
3Defenses
4Days held