1972 Chicago Cubs season
1972
1972 Cubs

Missed Playoffs

85-70 (.548)
2nd place in MLB NL East

League Note
The first player's strike in Major League Baseball history took place for 13 days. The strike occurred from April 1 to April 13, 1972. As a result, the Houston Astros and San Diego Padres each played only 153 games, nine fewer than normal. Most other teams canceled anywhere from six to eight games

Manager
Leo Durocher (46-44)
Whitey Lockman (39-26)
General Manager
John Holland
President
Philip K. Wrigley
Team Owner
Philip K. Wrigley
Ballpark
Wrigley Field
Attendance
1,299,163 total
16,872 per game

1972 Draft Picks

Round Pick Player
1 15 Brian Vernoy P
2 39 Clifford Hall OF
3 63 Mike Gordon C
4 87 Blair Stouffer 3B-SS
5 111 Thomas West OF-1B
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