1971 1973

What Happened This Year 1972

All Events 129 Births 628 Deaths 230

People Who Died in 1972

Fred Keenor

Welsh footballer and FA Cup winner

Born

July 31st, 1894 131 years ago

Died

1972 54 years ago — 78 years old

Played as a defender during a career spanning over a decade. Made significant contributions to club football, primarily with Cardiff City. Captained Cardiff City during the 1927 FA Cup Final, where the team emerged victoriously against Arsenal. This victory marked the first time a team from outside England won the FA Cup. Represented the Welsh national team in several international matches.

Marie-Louise Dubreil-Jacotin

French mathematician and researcher

Born

July 7th, 1905 120 years ago

Died

1972 54 years ago — 67 years old

Contributed to topology and algebraic geometry. Developed significant theories and research that advanced understanding in these fields. Worked in various mathematical domains, publishing numerous papers that explored complex concepts and theorems relevant to 20th-century mathematics.

Kenny Dorham

Jazz trumpeter and composer known for 'Blue Bossa'

Born

August 30th, 1924 101 years ago

Died

1972 54 years ago — 48 years old

Born in 1924, a prominent trumpet player and composer in the jazz genre. Contributed significantly to the bebop movement during the 1940s and 1950s. Worked with notable artists such as Art Blakey, Dizzy Gillespie, and Max Roach. Released several albums, including 'Hush Freedom' and 'Trumpet A' Go Go'. Renowned for compositions like 'Blue Bossa' and 'Lotus Blossom'.

Amitzur Shapira

Israeli sprinter and long jumper

Born

July 9th, 1932 93 years ago

Died

1972 54 years ago — 40 years old

Competed in athletics, specializing in sprinting and long jumping. Represented Israel in the 1960 Rome Olympics. Focused on both long jump and sprints during competitive career. Contributed significantly to the development of athletics in Israel after retirement.

Pee Wee Butts

Baseball player and coach, coached at Duke

Born

August 27th, 1919 106 years ago

Died

1972 54 years ago — 53 years old

An American baseball player and coach had a productive career in collegiate baseball. Served as the head baseball coach at Duke University, leading the team through numerous successful seasons. Contributed to baseball through coaching and mentoring young athletes. Played as an infielder during professional baseball career, demonstrating strong skills on the field.