Belt game 8,696 · May 23, 1939
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat St. Louis Browns 7–3 at home to start reign 3,999 of the MLB belt, the 199th for the franchise.
St. Louis Browns had held it since May 22, 1939, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Chicago White Sox on May 24, 1939.
3,999Reign number
199Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held