1896: The "Hove" Swimming Club, UK

The Hove Swimming Club Water Polo Team winner of the 1896 Junior Championship of Sussex, England. Back row L-R: H.C UPTON MD (Timekeeper), F.M COX (Hon Sec), T. HOCKLEY (Right Back), T. NAILARD (Half Back), H. TEBBS (Left Back), W. K. STUART (Club Captain), W. WELFARE (Goal Scorer), V.DUNN (Attendant). Front row L-R: S. COOK (Left Forward), R. CLARK (Centre), W. MARSH (Polo Captain, Goal), J. TAYLOR (Right Forward)

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