Belt game 8,825 · October 1, 1939
Detroit Tigers take the belt
Detroit Tigers beat Cleveland Indians 1–0 at home to start reign 4,054 of the MLB belt, the 277th for the franchise.
Cleveland Indians had held it since September 29, 1939, with 2 defenses over 2 days.
Detroit Tigers held it for 198 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles on April 16, 1940.
4,054Reign number
277Team's reign
0Defenses
198Days held