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Belt game 9,050 · June 28, 1941

New York Yankees take the belt

New York Yankees beat Philadelphia Athletics 7–4 on the road to start reign 4,160 of the MLB belt, the 255th for the franchise.

Philadelphia Athletics had held it since June 27, 1941, with 0 defenses over 1 day.

New York Yankees held it for 16 days and 13 defenses, then lost it to Chicago White Sox on July 14, 1941.

4,160Reign number
255Team's reign
13Defenses
16Days held

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