1972 New York Yankees season

The team finished with a record of 79–76, finishing 6+1⁄2 games behind the Detroit Tigers.

New York was managed by Ralph Houk.

Infielders Other batters Coaches Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg.

= Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg.

= Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: West Haven[12]

Yogi Berra's number 8 was retired by the New York Yankees in 1972.
Bill Dickey's number 8 was retired by the New York Yankees in 1972.