1972 Pittsburgh Pirates Roster
National League (NL)
Team Record: 96-59
Finished 1st in the NL's East Division
Attendance: 1,427,460, Avg. 20,392
Ballpark: Three Rivers Stadium
Won Division
National League Championship Series - Lost to Cincinnati Reds 3-2
Manager: Bill Virdon (96-59)
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1972 Pittsburgh Pirates StatisticsTeam Record: 96-59
Finished 1st in the NL's East Division
Attendance: 1,427,460, Avg. 20,392
Ballpark: Three Rivers Stadium
Won Division
National League Championship Series - Lost to Cincinnati Reds 3-2
Manager: Bill Virdon (96-59)
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1972 Pittsburgh Pirates Results
The Pittsburgh Pirates of the National League ended the 1972 season with a record of 96 wins and 59 losses, finishing first in the NL's East Division.
The Pirates paced the league with just 512 runs allowed. Pittsburgh scored 691 runs. Willie Stargell walloped 33 home runs for the squad, while Richie Hebner swatted 20 or more, too. Willie Stargell accounted for 112 RBI. Al Oliver topped all regular batters by connecting at a .312 clip. Steve Blass paced the team with 19 wins, plus Dock Ellis, too added 15 or more wins, too Steve Blass recorded a 2.49 ERA, best among regularly-used pitchers.
Bill Virdon coached the team. The 1972 Pittsburgh Pirates qualified for the playoffs as a division winner.
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| Player | Pos. | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gene Alley | SS | R | R | July 10, 1940 | 5'10" | 160 | Richmond, VA USA |
| Steve Blass | P | R | R | April 18, 1942 | 6'0" | 165 | Canaan, CT USA |
| Nelson Briles | P | R | R | August 5, 1943 | 5'11" | 195 | Dorris, CA USA |
| Dave Cash | 2B | R | R | June 11, 1948 | 5'11" | 170 | Utica, NY USA |
| Roberto Clemente | RF | R | R | August 18, 1934 | 5'11" | 175 | Carolina, P.R. |
| Gene Clines | OF | R | R | October 6, 1946 | 5'9" | 170 | San Pablo, CA USA |
| Vic Davalillo | LF | L | L | July 30, 1939 | 5'7" | 150 | Cabimas, Zulia Venezuela |
| Dock Ellis | P | B | R | March 11, 1945 | 6'3" | 205 | Los Angeles, CA USA |
| Gene Garber | P | R | R | November 13, 1947 | 5'10" | 175 | Lancaster, PA USA |
| Dave Giusti | P | R | R | November 27, 1939 | 5'11" | 190 | Seneca Falls, NY USA |
| Chuck Goggin | 2B | B | R | July 7, 1945 | 5'11" | 175 | Pompano Beach, FL USA |
| Fernando Gonzalez | 3B | R | R | June 19, 1950 | 5'10" | 165 | Arecibo, P.R. |
| Richie Hebner | 3B | L | R | November 26, 1947 | 6'1" | 195 | Boston, MA USA |
| Jackie Hernandez | SS | R | R | September 11, 1940 | 5'11" | 165 | Central Tinguaro, Matanzas Cuba |
| Ramon Hernandez | P | B | L | August 31, 1940 | 5'11" | 165 | Carolina, P.R. |
| Bob Johnson | P | L | R | April 25, 1943 | 6'4" | 220 | Aurora, IL USA |
| Bruce Kison | P | R | R | February 18, 1950 | 6'4" | 178 | Pasco, WA USA |
| Milt May | C | L | R | August 1, 1950 | 6'0" | 190 | Gary, IN USA |
| Bill Mazeroski | 2B | R | R | September 5, 1936 | 5'11" | 183 | Wheeling, WV USA |
| Jim McKee | P | R | R | February 1, 1947 | 6'7" | 215 | Columbus, OH USA |
| Bob Miller | P | R | R | February 18, 1939 | 6'1" | 180 | St. Louis, MO USA |
| Bob Moose | P | R | R | October 9, 1947 | 6'0" | 200 | Export, PA USA |
| Al Oliver | CF | L | L | October 14, 1946 | 6'0" | 195 | Portsmouth, OH USA |
| Jose Pagan | 3B | R | R | May 5, 1935 | 5'9" | 160 | Barceloneta, P.R. |
| Bob Robertson | 1B | R | R | October 2, 1946 | 6'1" | 195 | Frostburg, MD USA |
| Charlie Sands | P | L | R | December 17, 1947 | 6'2" | 200 | Newport News, VA USA |
| Manny Sanguillen | C | R | R | March 21, 1944 | 6'0" | 193 | Colon, Colon Panama |
| Willie Stargell | 1B | L | L | March 6, 1940 | 6'2" | 188 | Earlsboro, OK USA |
| Rennie Stennett | 2B | R | R | April 5, 1951 | 5'11" | 160 | Colon, Colon Panama |
| Frank Taveras | SS | R | R | December 24, 1949 | 6'0" | 155 | Las Matas de Santa Cruz, Monte Cristi D.R. |
| Bob Veale | P | B | L | October 28, 1935 | 6'6" | 212 | Birmingham, AL USA |
| Luke Walker | P | L | L | September 2, 1943 | 6'2" | 190 | DeKalb, TX USA |
| Richie Zisk | LF | R | R | February 6, 1949 | 6'1" | 200 | Brooklyn, NY USA |
