Belt game 8,634 · August 31, 1938
Detroit Tigers take the belt
Detroit Tigers beat New York Yankees 12–6 on the road to start reign 3,972 of the MLB belt, the 261st for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since August 27, 1938, with 4 defenses over 4 days.
Detroit Tigers held it for 4 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Chicago White Sox on September 4, 1938.
3,972Reign number
261Team's reign
2Defenses
4Days held