• 1872 in sport by continent (3 C)
• 1872 in sports by country (6 C)

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• Sports organizations disestablished in 1872 (1 C)
• Sports organizations established in 1872 (1 C, 1 P)
• Recurring sporting events established in 1872 (5 P)
• Sports venues completed in 1872 (10 P)

A

• 1872 in athletics (track and field) (1 P)

B

• 1872 in baseball (3 C, 1 P)

C

• 1872 in chess (2 P)
• 1872 in cricket (2 C)

F

• 1872 in football (4 C)

H

• 1872 in horse racing (2 C, 2 P)

R

• 1872 in rugby union (4 C)