Belt game 8,719 · June 17, 1939
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Detroit Tigers 1–0 at home to start reign 4,006 of the MLB belt, the 230th for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since June 8, 1939, with 8 defenses over 9 days.
New York Yankees held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Tigers on June 18, 1939.
4,006Reign number
230Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held