The 1972 World Series sent the Oakland Athletics against the Cincinnati Reds, with the Athletics prevailing in a match-up of what were to become the two premier Major League Baseball dynasties of the 1970s.
The 1972 World Series matched the American League champion Oakland Athletics against the National League champion Cincinnati Reds, with the A's winning in seven games. The Athletics prevailed in this matchup of what were to become the two premier Major League Baseball dynasties of the 1970s.