Belt game 8,699 · May 27, 1939
Cleveland Indians take the belt
Cleveland Indians beat Chicago White Sox 7–6 at home to start reign 4,001 of the MLB belt, the 258th for the franchise.
Chicago White Sox had held it since May 24, 1939, with 1 defense over 3 days.
Cleveland Indians held it for 5 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to New York Yankees on June 1, 1939.
4,001Reign number
258Team's reign
3Defenses
5Days held
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