Belt game 742 · October 11, 1884
Buffalo Bisons take the belt
Buffalo Bisons beat Boston Beaneaters 14–5 at home to start reign 311 of the MLB belt, the 28th for the franchise.
Boston Beaneaters had held it since October 1, 1884, with 5 defenses over 10 days.
Buffalo Bisons held it for 202 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Wolverines on May 1, 1885.
311Reign number
28Team's reign
3Defenses
202Days held