Belt game 979 · October 9, 1886
Philadelphia Quakers take the belt
Philadelphia Quakers beat Detroit Wolverines 5–1 at home to start reign 397 of the MLB belt, the 17th for the franchise.
Detroit Wolverines had held it since October 1, 1886, with 7 defenses over 8 days.
Philadelphia Quakers held it for 201 days and 1 defense, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on April 28, 1887.
397Reign number
17Team's reign
1Defenses
201Days held
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