August 25, 1972: Rangers manager Ted Williams tees off in batting practice at Fenway

As Red Sox owner Tom Yawkey was sometimes wont to do, the Boston…
Carl Fazio and Kip Horsburgh in Elmira Pioneers uniforms

August 28, 1972: Minor-league team owners in Elmira write themselves into lineup

Christmas card sent by Carl Fazio and Kip Horsburgh, featuring…

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

Bill Stoneman wasn’t intimidated by the Big Red Machine. On…
Sonny Siebert (TRADING CARD DB)

September 7, 1972: Red Sox rally to take the division lead in a chaotic AL East race

On the morning of September 8, 1972, Red Sox fans woke up to…

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 22, 1972: Don Sutton throws 11-inning shutout against the Giants

Dodgers right-hander Don Sutton holds numerous team records,…

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…