85-70 (.548)
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 lost anywhere from six to eight games
Manager
Walter Alston
General Manager
Al Campanis
Team Owner
Walter O'Malley
Ballpark
Attendance
1,860,858 total
24,811 per game
24,811 per game
1972 Draft Picks
Round
Pick
Player
1
17
John Harbin / SS
2
41
Cleo Smith / 1B-OF
3
65
Bobby Detherage / P-OF
4
89
Larry Corrigan / C
5
113
Mitch Bobinger / P