Flashback

Our class was special and the years we spent at school was a unique time in history.
This page is dedicated to popular culture of the time. Go back in time with;
Music, TV, Movies, Sports, Fashion, Technology, Politics, Personalities and more.

Sports

World Series Champions: Oakland A's

Pro Football Champions: Dallas Cowboys

U.S. Golf Winner: Jack Nicklaus

Stanley Cup Winner: Boston Bruins

NBA Champions: Los Angeles Lakers

 

Cost Of Living 

New House: $27,600

Average Income: $11,859

New Car: $3,853

Average Rent: $165 per month

Movie Ticket: $1.75

Gasoline: $.55 per gallon

1st Class Postage Stamp: $.08

 

Food

Sugar: $.65 for 5 pound

Milk: $1.20 per gallon

Coffee: $.99 per pound

Bacon: $.83 per pound

Eggs: $.45 per dozen

Ground Hamburger: $.64 per pound

Fresh Bread: $.25 per loaf

Interesting Facts of 1972

President of United States: Richard Nixon

Vice President: Spiro Agnew

Digital Watches were introduced this year

Life Expectancy: 71.2 years

1972 Music & Movies

Music

Lean on Me by Bill Withers

Alone Again by Gilbert O'Sullivan

American Pie by Don McLean

Without You by Nilsson

Brandy by Looking Glass

Horse With No Name by Amercia

School's Out by Alice Cooper

Candyman by Sammy Davis Jr.

Baby Don't Get Hooked on Me by Mac Davis

Black and White by Three Dog Night

 

Movies

Diamonds Are Forever

French Connection

Dirty Harry

Last Picture Show

The Godfather

Deliverance

Caberet

The Poseidon Adventure

Sleuth