1972 Chicago Bears season

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1972 Chicago Bears season
Head Coach Abe Gibron
Home Field Soldier Field
Results
Record 4-9-1
Place 4th NFC Central
Playoff Finish Did not qualify
Timeline
Previous Season Next Season
1971 1973

The 1972 Chicago Bears season was their 53rd regular season completed in the National Football League. The club posted a 4-9-1 record, another below .500 showing, in head coach Abe Gibron's first season.

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1972 NFL Draft • NFL Playoffs • Pro Bowl • Super Bowl VII