1905: The team of Weston-super-Mare

The team of Weston-super-Mare finalists of the English Chmapionship in 1905
Source: private collection 

1950's: The team of Toulon in the harbor

The team of Toulon in the harbor of Toulon, South France in the 1950's
Source: private collection 

1908: Redondo, Champions in Southern California

The team of Redondo Champions of Southern California in 1908. Top row L-R: L.Hammel, Ed Lachmer, H.M.Hodge, A.W.Watson. Center: George Freeth Lower row: E.L. Lachmer, P.Rachmer, W.Barton, Al Christie. 
Source: Los Angeles Herald; Sunday, July 19, 1908

1910: YMCA, Champions in Southern California

The team of Young Men's Christian Asociation (YMCA) Champions of Southern California in 1910. Standing L-R: E.Peckham, C.K.Steele, J. Pumpheys, Marcus Lee, Ward William, Tom Howlett, H.Blades, Harrell Harrell. Seated L-R: W.M.Barker, E.B.Davison, E.Becker. 
Source: Los Angeles Herald; Wednesday July 20, 1910

1920's: Water Polo match in the river Douro, Portugal

Water Polo match in the river Douro, under the bridge Luis I, between the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, in the 1920's. 
Source: courtesy of Siscu Pereira 

1923: The winners of Dewsbury A. Swimming Club

The team of Dewsbury Amateur Swimming Club, winners of Wakefield and District Water Polo League in 1923. 
Source: http://www.kirkleesimages.org.uk/

1923: Water Polo match in Blackpool.

Water Polo match in the Blackpool South Shore Open Air Baths in 1923.  In the backround we note the famous Blackpool Tower built in 1893, inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris
Source: public domain 

1920: Finals of the French Championship in Mezin

Water Polo match during the finals of 1920 French Championship in Mezin a town of Lot-et-Garonne in Southwester France. The team "Les Enfants de Neptune de Tourcoing" won the title competing against the team of "Libellule de Paris". 
Source: private collection 

1984, Los Angeles: The silver team of USA.

The US team silver medalist at Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games, coached by the legendary Monte Nitzkowski. The team: Craig Wilson, Kevin Robertson, Gary Figueroa, Peter Campbell, Doug Burke, Joseph Vargas, Jon Svendsen, John Siman, Andrew McDonald, Terry Schroeder, Jody Campbell, Timothy Shaw, Christopher Dorst. 
Source: Pepperdine University archives 

1932: A chromo trading card by Erdal Kwak, Germany

A chromo trading card adrvertising Erdal Kwak, Germany 1932.
Source: private collection 

1920: The winners of Enfants de Neptune de Tourcoing

The team of "Enfants de Neptune de Tourcoing" winner of the Cup in France in 1920. 
Source: private collection

1910: The team of Montpelier, Champions of Languedoc

The team of Montpelier winner of the 1910 Languedoc Championship in France.
Source: private collection  

1919: Water Polo match in Nice, France

Water Polo match in the "promenade dais Anglais" Nice, France in 1919. 
Source: private collection 

1975, Cali: The bronze team of Italy.

The team of Italy bronze medal at Cali 1975 2nd World Championships. Standing L-R: Gigi Raspini, Gianni Lonzi (Coach), Roldano Simeone, Roberto Castagnola, Carlo De Gaudio, Marcello del Duca, Alessandro Ghibellini, Gianni de Magistris, Alberto Alberani. Squatting L-R: Luigi Castagnola, Sante Marsili, Silvio Baracchini, Enzo d' Angelo, Mario Scotti Galletta. 
Source: Luigi Castagnola

1897: The Cup won by Lurnine Champion of California.

The Cup given to the Champion of California, USA "Lurnine" in 1897. 
Source: private collection 

1897: The team of Lurnine Champions of California

The team of Lurnine Champion of California, USA in 1897 with the Cup. 
Source: Newspaper "San Francisco Call" of 14 December 1897

1984: The Champions of Dynamo Moscow

The team of Dynamo Moscow winner of the 1984 USSR Championship. Standing L-R: H.Chykvanaya (coach) D.Apanasenko, M. Ivanov (Captain), D.Schederkyn, A.Vdovyn, E.Gryshyn, S.Nekrasov (Coach), Sitting L-R: K. Konah.V. Yachmenëv.A. Maršalkin, A. Mastâev,A. Sobolev. 
Source: courtesy of Michail Ivanov 

The magnificent 1 + 10

Baron Pierre De Coubertin, father of modern Olympic Games, was saying that “The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part”. Believing or not this famous quote we go back to see the Water Polo's “Magnificent 1 + 10” players who did, in fact, participate most times at the Olympics: 
6 participations
Manuel Estiarte, Spain: 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000
5 participations
Paul Radmilovic, Great Britain: 1908, 1912,1920, 1924, 1928 Dezso Gyarmati, Hungary: 1948, 1952, 1956, 1960, 1964 Gianni De Magistris, Italy: 1968, 1972, 1976, 1980, 1984 George Mavrotas, Greece : 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000 Jordi Sans, Spain : 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000 Salvador Gomez, Spain : 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004 Jesus Rolan, Spain: 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004. Tibor Benedek, Hungary 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008. Tamas Kasas, Hungary 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012 and Giorgos Afroudakis (Greece) 1996, 2000,2004, 2008, 2012 

1928: France Vs Hungary 3-6 at the pool of Paris

Action during a friendly game between France and Hungary (3-6), held at the pool of Paris “Les Tourelles” just before the Amsterdam 1928 Olympics.
Source: public domain 

1906: The team of Brighton Swimming Club

The Brighton Swimming Club's Senior Water Polo team winner of the 1906 Sussex Championship. Brighton SC won also the 1894, 1895, 1900, 1902, 1903, 1906 Sussex Championships. 
Source: http://my-ear-trumpet.tumblr.com

1912: A Water Polo team in the Netherlands.

A group of a Dutch Water Polo players in 1912. 
Source: http://www.geheugenvannederland.nl/

1912: Water Polo match at the pool of Hague.

Water Polo game during the year festival of the "Haagsche Swimming and Polo club" in the pool of Hague, Netherlands in 1912. 
Source: http://www.geheugenvannederland.nl/

1957: The Dutch team at the "Trofeo Italia", Zagreb

The Dutch team during the presentation of the 1957 Trofeo Italia held in Zagreb.
Source: archives of the Royal Dutch Swimming Federation 

1952, Helsinki: The team of Netheralnds departing

The team of Netherlands, 5th in Helsinki 1952 Olympic Games, at their departure for the Games. The  team: Max van Gelder, Gerrit Bijsma, Nijs Korevaar, Cor Braasem, Frits Smol, Ruud van Feggelen, Joop Cabout. 
Source: archives of the Royal Dutch Swimming Federation

1949: The Dutch team winner of Trofeo Italia

Caricature of the Dutch National Water Polo team winner of the prestigious "Trofeo Italia" held in 1949 in Genova, Italy.
Source: archives of the Royal Dutch Swimming Federation

1950, Vienna: The golden Dutch team

The team of Nederlands, winner of gold medal at Vienna, 1950 European Championships along with the Dutch National swimmers prior to departing for the competition. The golden Dutch team: Gerrit Bijsma, Cor Braasem, Rudy van Feggelen, Max Gabout, Hennie Keeteral, Nijs Koorevaar, Frits Smol, Joop Gabout, Gaston Finee and Nico Luchs. Ranking: 1. Nederlands, 2. Sweden, 3.Yugoslavia, 4. Italy, 5. Austria, 6. France, 7. Switzerland.
Source: archives of the Royal Dutch Swimming Federation 

1922: The Women's team of Magyar Úszó Egylet (MUE).

The Women's Water Polo team of Magyar Úszó Egylet (MUE), Budapest in 1922.
Source: www.huszadikszazad.hu/

1938: The team of Ferencvárosi Torna Klub.

The team of Ferencvárosi Torna Klub (FTC) of Budapest in 1938 
Source: www.huszadikszazad.hu/

1941: The team of Ferencvárosi Torna Klub.

The team of Ferencvárosi Torna Klub (FTC) of Budapest in 1941: Török, Molnár, Tátos, Németh, Hohl, Karinthy, Bródy. 
Source: www.huszadikszazad.hu/

1974: Pro-Recco winnner of its 14th title in Italy

The team of Pro Recco wins its 14th National Championship in Italy in 1974. The team: Bianconi, Cattino, Pizzo, Zecchin, Galbusera, Sassarini, Ghibellini, Alberani, E. Barlocco, Solimei and M.Barlocco. 

1974: The winners of Ethnicos Piraeus

The team of Ethnicos Piraeus winner of the 1974 Greek National Championship. The team: Dimitris Kougevetopoulos, Michalis Armenakis, Thomas Karalogos, Yiannis Karalogos, Yiannis Thymaras (Coach), Koulis Iosifidis, Anargyros Kehagias, Petros Chatzikyriakakis, Naso Kondos, Dimitris Theodoropoulos.

Source: arcives Ethnicos Piraeus

1976, Montreal: The bronze team of Netherlands.

The team of Netherlands coached by Ivo Trumbic, bronze winner at Montreal 1976 Olympic Games. The Dutch team: Alex Boegschoten, Toni Buunk, Andy Hoepelman, Evert Kroon, Nico Landeweerd, Hans Smits, Gijze Stroboer, Rik Toonen, Jan Evert Veer, Hans van Zeeland, and Piet de Zwarte. 
Source: http://www.knzb.nl/

1932, Los Angeles: The golden Hungarians

The team of Hungary gold winner at Los Angeles 1932 Olympic Games. Back row: Homonnay, Brody, Nemeth, Ivady, Komjadi (Coach). Front row: Vertesi, Halassy, Keseru, Barta.

1974: The team of Hungary winner in Vienna

The team of Hungary gold winner at Vienna 1974 European Championships. The team: Gabor Csapo, Zoltan Kasas, Istvan Gorgenyi, Lazslo Sarosi, Endre Molnar, Ferenc Konrad, Tibor Cservenyak, Tamas Farago, Istvan Szivos, Andras Bodnar, Gyorgy Horkai. 
Source: public domain 

1976, Montreal: The team of Yugoslavia

The team of Yugoslavia 5th at Montreal 1976 Olympic Games, coached by Vlaho "Bata" Orlic. Standing L-R: Dejan Dabovic, Uros Marovic, Predrag Manojlovic, Luko Vezelic, Damir Polic Squatting L-R: Zoran Mustur, Bobo Trifunovic, Bosko Lozica, Misa Markovic, Sinisa Belamaric, Predrag Vranes, Djuro Savinovic (Zoran Mustur, Bobo Trifunovic and Misa Markovic finally did not follow the team in Montreal) Missing from the picture Ozren Bonacic
Source: private collection; comments with the assistance of Zoran Mustur

1906: The Champions of Podistica Lazio, Rome

The 6^th edition of Italian Men’s Water Polo Championship in 1906 (not recognized by the Italian Federation, FIN since the 1^st official Championship is considered to take place in 1912), saw four teams competing: Rari Nantes Rome, the Roma Swimming, the Podistica Lazio and Virtus. The team of Podistica Lazio was the winner at the event held at Acque Albule of Tiveri, Rome.

Source: http://www.museounasci.it

1950's: Painting from Sevastopol, 1950's

Painting by the unknown folk artist in Sevastopol, USSR in the 1950's

1906, Athens: The players from Sweden play in Piraeus

Unique document - The Swedish Water Polo players who played in the exhibition game at Middle Olympiad in Athens in 1906 with Piraeus in the background. Those are the first athletes ever who played Water Polo in Greece.

Source: http://arkivgavleborg.blogspot.gr/2012/07/os-i-athen-1906.html

1964, Tokyo: The silver medal of Yugoslavia

The silver medal won by the team of Yugoslavia at the Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games.The Team: Milan Muškatirović, Karlo Stipanić, Ivo Trumbić, Vinko Rosić, Zlatko Šimenc, Božidar Stanišić, Ante Nardeli, Zoran Janković, Mirko Sandić, Frane Nonković, Ozren Bonačić
Source: courtesy of Karlo Stipanić 

1948, London: The Olympic winners

The winners at London 1948 Olympic Games: Italy, Hungary and Holland. 
Source: Picture extracted from IOC's archive and rare footage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2nljTDwMF8