Belt game 8,680 · May 3, 1939
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat Chicago White Sox 3–1 on the road to start reign 3,990 of the MLB belt, the 196th for the franchise.
Chicago White Sox had held it since April 27, 1939, with 3 defenses over 6 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles on May 4, 1939.
3,990Reign number
196Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held