Belt game 8,849 · May 18, 1940
Detroit Tigers take the belt
Detroit Tigers beat Philadelphia Athletics 8–6 at home to start reign 4,071 of the MLB belt, the 282nd for the franchise.
Philadelphia Athletics had held it since May 12, 1940, with 1 defense over 6 days.
Detroit Tigers held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Boston Red Sox on May 21, 1940.
4,071Reign number
282Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held