The 1972 Pittsburgh Steelers season was the team's 40th in the National Football League.
The team posted a record of 11–3 in 1972, and won their first-ever AFC Central Division title. It was the team's third-ever postseason appearance, its first postseason appearance in ten seasons (the Playoff Bowl for third place in the league), and only its second playoff game since 1947.
1972 Pittsburgh Steelers season | |||||||
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Head coach | Chuck Noll | ||||||
Owner | Art Rooney | ||||||
Home field | Three Rivers Stadium | ||||||
Results | |||||||
Record | 11–3 | ||||||
Division place | 1st AFC Central | ||||||
Playoff finish | Won Divisional Playoffs (Raiders) 13–7 Lost AFC Championship (Dolphins) 21–17 |
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Pro Bowlers |
6
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AP All-Pros |
4
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Team MVP | Franco Harris | ||||||
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