The 1972 Stanford Cardinals football team represented Stanford University in the 1972 college football season, which American football player and defensive coordinator, became Stanford's new head coach?
1972 Stanford Cardinals football team The 1972 Stanford Cardinals football team represented Stanford University in the 1972 college football season. Following the departure of head coach John Ralston the previous year, defensive coordinator Jack Christiansen became Stanford's new head coach.
1972 Detroit Lions season The 1972 Detroit Lions season was their 43rd in the National Football League (NFL). The team improved on their previous season's output of 7–6–1, winning eight games. The team missed the playoffs for the second straight season. Linebacker Wayne Walker established a new team record for games played at 200. It was also the final season for longtime defensive back Dick LeBeau.