⚾️On October 22, 1972 the A's, capturing their first championship in 42 years, become World Series champions when they defeat the Reds, 3-2, in the 7th game of the Fall Classic. World Series MVP Gene Tenace, who hit only 5 home runs in the regular season, connects for 4 round-trippers during the Fall Classic, including an unprecedented 2 homers in his first 2 at-bats in Game 1. The World Series victory for the A's was the first for the franchise since the days of Connie Mack when the team was in

January 2, 1972: Miami Dolphins safety Dick Anderson returns a Johnny Unitas interception 62 yards for a touchdown. The Dolphins defeated the Baltimore Colts 21-0 in the AFC Championship Game. Rick Weaver calls the action for WIOD Radio in Miami. #orangebowl #MiamiDolphins #NoNameDefense | Ghosts of the Orange Bowl