Belt game 8,789 · August 29, 1939
Detroit Tigers take the belt
Detroit Tigers beat New York Yankees 7–6 at home to start reign 4,037 of the MLB belt, the 272nd for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since August 20, 1939, with 9 defenses over 9 days.
Detroit Tigers held it for 4 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Chicago White Sox on September 2, 1939.
4,037Reign number
272Team's reign
3Defenses
4Days held