Belt game 8,710 · June 8, 1939
Detroit Tigers take the belt
Detroit Tigers beat Philadelphia Athletics 8–4 at home to start reign 4,005 of the MLB belt, the 268th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Athletics had held it since June 7, 1939, with 0 defenses over 1 day.
Detroit Tigers held it for 9 days and 8 defenses, then lost it to New York Yankees on June 17, 1939.
4,005Reign number
268Team's reign
8Defenses
9Days held