The 1972–74 Hertha BSC season was the club's 100th year of existence and season and the 6th season in the top flight of German football. The season began on 16 September 1972 against Fortuna Düsseldorf and finished on 9 June 1973 against 1. FC Kaiserslautern. Summary. In the 1972-73 season, Hertha BSC, coached by Fiffi Kronsbein, finished the Bundesliga championship in 13th place. In the DFB-Pokal, Hertha Berlin was eliminated in the quarter-finals by SV Werder Bremen. In the Ligapokal, Hertha Berlin was eliminated in the group stage. Squad. Source: