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93-62 .600 |
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Won the AL West |
| Pythagorean |
97-58, 96-59, 96-59 |
| Runs
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604 /
457 |
| Postseason | Won ALCS 3-2 over Detroit Tigers
Won World Series 4-3 over Cincinnati Reds | | Ballpark | Oakland Coliseum | | Park Factors | Batting: 95 / Pitching: 93 | | Attendance | 921,323 (5th) (14th) | | Spring Training | Mesa, Arizona (Rendezvous Park) | | Manager | Dick Williams | | Coaches | Bill Posedel, Irv Noren, Jerry Adair, Vern Hoscheit, Wes Stock | | Executive | President: Charlie Finley | | Minor Leagues | (AAA) Iowa Oaks, (AA) Birmingham A’s, (A) Coos Bay-North Bend A’s, (A) Burlington Bees | | Radio | (KEEN) Jim Woods, Monte Moore | | TV | (KBHZ) Jim Woods, Monte Moore |
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The 1972 Oakland Athletics
went 93-62
and finished 1st
in the
American League West. The Athletics
drew 921,323
to Oakland Coliseum.
Sal Bando, Bert Campaneris, Ken Holtzman, Catfish Hunter, Reggie Jackson and Joe Rudi made the All-Star team.
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