Belt game 8,402 · June 6, 1937
Detroit Tigers take the belt
Detroit Tigers beat New York Yankees 5–4 at home to start reign 3,859 of the MLB belt, the 241st for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since June 5, 1937, with 0 defenses over 1 day.
Detroit Tigers held it for 6 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Boston Red Sox on June 12, 1937.
3,859Reign number
241Team's reign
5Defenses
6Days held