Luis Tiant (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

August 19, 1972: Luis Tiant shuts out White Sox, 3-0

When the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox faced off on this…
Nelson Briles (Trading Card DB)

August 22, 1972: Nelson Briles near-perfect in Pirates’ 1-0 win over Giants

On an August night at Candlestick Park in 1972, Pittsburgh Pirates…

September 1, 1972: Expos’ Bill Stoneman loses shutout, game in 12th inning

Bill Stoneman wasn’t intimidated by the Big Red Machine. On…

September 16, 1972: Mike Schmidt’s first career home run is a game-winner

The Philadelphia Phillies selected future Hall of Famer Mike…

September 19, 1972: Oakland A’s use record 30 players in one game

In September 1972, the Oakland A’s were attempting to nail…

September 19, 1972: César Tovar’s walk-off home run completes the cycle

“He’s gonna trade me, I know it.”1 That’s what Minnesota…

September 20, 1972: Steve Busby’s bat, arm carry Royals to win

Steve Busby, who shined briefly but brightly on the Kansas City…

September 30, 1972: Roberto Clemente collects 3,000th career hit in final at-bat

As the 1972 season entered its last week, Pittsburgh’s 38-year-old…

October 2, 1972: Lolich fans 15 as Tigers take over first place

The 1972 season was marred by a season-opening strike. When agreement…

October 2, 1972: Bill Stoneman throws second no-hitter for Expos

On September 28, 1972, the entire country of Canada ceased to…

October 11, 1972: Northrup’s wallop wins it for Tigers in ALCS Game 4

After winning the 1968 World Series, the Detroit Tigers seemed…