 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (May 2023) |
| 1972 San Diego Chargers season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Eugene V. Klein |
| General manager | Harland Svare |
| Head coach | Harland Svare |
| Home field | San Diego Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 4–9–1 |
| Division place | 4th AFC West |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | 4[1] |
| AP All-Pros | None[2] |
The 1972 San Diego Chargers season was the franchise's third season in the National Football League (NFL), and its 13th overall. The team failed to improve on their 6–8 record in 1971. The Chargers would get off to a poor start, as they were devoured 34-3 in their season opener at San Francisco. After their week 2 win against the Denver Broncos, the Chargers would play to a 17-17 draw with another cross-state rival, the Oakland Raiders. It was San Diego's fourth tie in 3 seasons (they tied 3 times in 1970). Even after they defeated the Baltimore Colts in the week following the tie, the Bolts would stumble the rest of the year, winning only 2 more games en route to a 4-9-1 season. This squad featured several players like Duane Thomas, Tim Rossovich, Dave Costa and John Mackey who were unwanted by most of the other NFL teams.[3]
- ^ "1972 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "1972 NFL All-Pros". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ Anderson, Dave. "Sports of The Times: John Mackey's Week," The New York Times, Tuesday, September 19, 1972. Retrieved October 22, 2020