Belt game 8,707 · June 5, 1939
Detroit Tigers take the belt
Detroit Tigers beat New York Yankees 3–0 at home to start reign 4,003 of the MLB belt, the 267th for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since June 1, 1939, with 3 defenses over 4 days.
Detroit Tigers held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Athletics on June 7, 1939.
4,003Reign number
267Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held