The longest reigns in MLB belt history
The five runs that held off every challenger longest, from 1876 to today.
1. Chicago White Stockings, 1880
Chicago White Stockings took it from Providence Grays 6–3 on June 5, 1880 and defended it 19 times over 35 days. The run ended on July 10, 1880 against Cleveland Blues (1879–84). Every game of the reign →
2. Philadelphia Athletics, 1931
Philadelphia Athletics took it from Boston Red Sox 4–1 on May 5, 1931 and defended it 16 times over 21 days. The run ended on May 26, 1931 against New York Yankees. Every game of the reign →
3. New York Giants, 1904
New York Giants took it from Brooklyn Superbas 2–0 on June 17, 1904 and defended it 16 times over 18 days. The run ended on July 5, 1904 against Philadelphia Phillies. Every game of the reign →
4. Boston Beaneaters, 1891
Boston Beaneaters took it from Pittsburgh Pirates 9–3 on September 18, 1891 and defended it 16 times over 15 days. The run ended on October 3, 1891 against Philadelphia Phillies. Every game of the reign →
5. New York Yankees, 1953
New York Yankees took it from Philadelphia Athletics 12–7 on May 29, 1953 and defended it 15 times over 18 days. The run ended on June 16, 1953 against St. Louis Browns. Every game of the reign →