Belt game 8,239 · May 20, 1936
Detroit Tigers take the belt
Detroit Tigers beat New York Yankees 4–3 at home to start reign 3,780 of the MLB belt, the 232nd for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since May 17, 1936, with 1 defense over 3 days.
Detroit Tigers held it for 3 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on May 23, 1936.
3,780Reign number
232Team's reign
3Defenses
3Days held