Belt game 8,839 · May 4, 1940
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat Detroit Tigers 14–5 at home to start reign 4,063 of the MLB belt, the 204th for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since May 1, 1940, with 1 defense over 3 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Chicago White Sox on May 5, 1940.
4,063Reign number
204Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held