1972 Pittsburgh Pirates season
| 1972 Pittsburgh Pirates | |
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| 1972 NL East Champions | |
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| Results | |
| Record | 96–59 (.619) |
| Divisional place | 1st |
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| Owner(s) | John W. Galbreath (majority shareholder); Bing Crosby, Thomas Johnson (minority shareholders) |
| General manager(s) | Joe L. Brown |
| Manager(s) | Bill Virdon |
| Local television |
KDKA-TV Bob Prince, Nellie King |
| Local radio |
KDKA Bob Prince, Nellie King |
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The 1972 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the 91st season of the Pittsburgh Pirates franchise; the 86th in the National League. The defending World Series champion Pirates finished first in the National League East with a record of 96–59. The team was defeated three games to two by the Cincinnati Reds in the 1972 National League Championship Series.
Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
1972 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Salem, Niagara Falls
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