Belt game 74 · May 19, 1877
Chicago White Stockings take the belt
Chicago White Stockings beat St. Louis Brown Stockings 7–1 at home to start reign 27 of the MLB belt, the 10th for the franchise.
St. Louis Brown Stockings had held it since October 3, 1876, with 5 defenses over 228 days.
Chicago White Stockings held it for 5 days and 1 defense, then lost it to St. Louis Brown Stockings on May 24, 1877.
27Reign number
10Team's reign
1Defenses
5Days held