On November 11 in sports history, one significant event took place in 1972 when the Oakland Athletics won the World Series, defeating the Cincinnati Reds in a thrilling Game 7 at Riverfront Stadium.

The A's, led by future Hall of Famers Reggie Jackson, Catfish Hunter, and Rollie Fingers, had taken a 3-1 series lead, but the Reds fought back to force a decisive seventh game. The atmosphere was electric as 56,040 fans packed the stadium to witness the climax of the Fall Classic.

In Game 7, the A's took an early 1-0 lead on a solo home run by catcher Gene Tenace in the second inning. The Reds equalized in the fifth when Tony Perez doubled home Pete Rose. The score remained tied until the top of the ninth inning when Oakland's Sal Bando reached base on a fielder's choice, and Angel Mangual singled him to third. With two outs, George Hendrick stepped to the plate and delivered a clutch single to center field, scoring Bando and giving the A's a 2-1 lead.

In the bottom of the ninth, Rollie Fingers, who had already pitched in relief in Games 1, 2, and 4, took the mound for Oakland. He retired the first two batters before walking Darrel Chaney, bringing the winning run to the plate in the form of Pete Rose. However, Fingers induced a groundout from Rose to shortstop Bert Campaneris, who threw to first baseman Mike Hegan for the final out, securing the A's their first World Series championship since 1930.

The victory marked the beginning of a dynasty for the Oakland A's, as they would go on to win the World Series again in 1973 and 1974, cementing their place as one of the greatest teams in baseball history. The 1972 World Series is remembered for its dramatic moments, stellar performances, and the emergence of a new powerhouse in the American League.