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1972 Minnesota Twins 1972 Minnesota Twins
1971/1973
Record 77-77 .500
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Standings 3rd in the AL West (15.5 games back)
Pythagorean 77-77, 77-77, 77-77
Runs (S/A) 537 / 535
BallparkMetropolitan Stadium
Park FactorsBatting: 105 / Pitching: 105
Attendance797,901 (7th) (16th)
Spring TrainingOrlando, Florida (Tinker Field)
ManagersBill Rigney, Frank Quilici
CoachesAllan Worthington, Bob Rodgers, Frank Quilici, Ralph Rowe, Vern Morgan
ExecutiveChairman/President: Calvin Griffith
Minor Leagues(AAA) Tacoma Twins, (AA) Charlotte Hornets, (A) Charlotte Twins, (A) Wisconsin Rapids Twins, (A) Orlando Twins, (A) Lynchburg Twins
Radio (WCCO) Halsey Hall, Herb Carneal, Ray Christensen
TV (WTCN) Frank Buetel, Halsey Hall, Lynn Faris

The 1972 Minnesota Twins went 77-77 and finished 3rd in the American League West. The Twins drew 797,901 to Metropolitan Stadium. Rod Carew made the All-Star team. Gold Glove winners for 1972 included Jim Kaat.

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