Belt game 8,978 · September 28, 1940
Cleveland Indians take the belt
Cleveland Indians beat Detroit Tigers 2–1 at home to start reign 4,129 of the MLB belt, the 278th for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since September 25, 1940, with 2 defenses over 3 days.
Cleveland Indians held it for 199 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Chicago White Sox on April 15, 1941.
4,129Reign number
278Team's reign
1Defenses
199Days held