Belt game 8,876 · June 16, 1940
St. Louis Browns take the belt
St. Louis Browns beat New York Yankees 12–6 at home to start reign 4,091 of the MLB belt, the 212th for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since June 12, 1940, with 2 defenses over 4 days.
St. Louis Browns held it for 5 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Minnesota Twins on June 21, 1940.
4,091Reign number
212Team's reign
5Defenses
5Days held