1972 Denver Broncos season
| 1972 Denver Broncos season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Gerald Phipps |
| General manager | John Ralston |
| Head coach | John Ralston |
| Home stadium | Mile High Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 5–9 |
| Division place | 3rd AFC West |
| Playoffs | Did not qualify |
The 1972 Denver Broncos season was the team's 13th season in professional football and third in the National Football League (NFL). Under first-year head coach and general manager John Ralston, the Broncos finished with five wins and nine losses, third in the AFC West Division.
Hired in early January, Ralston was previously the head coach for nine years at Stanford University; in his final two seasons, he led the Indians to consecutive Pac-8 titles and upset victories in the Rose Bowl.