Friday, February 29, 2008

1945: The team of River Plate, Argentina

The team of River Plate, Buenos Aires that took part at the first Division Championship of Argentina in 1945. Standing L-R: W.Canavesi, E.Hormaches, E.Bueno, C.Richard, A.Paganini and A.Grethe. Seating L-R: A.Raffo, E.Segura, R.Marcovecchio and A.Kasale.
Source: magazine “El Grafico” Buenos Aires, 9th February 1945

Thursday, February 28, 2008

1922 : Finals of the French Championship

Seghers of “Libellule de Paris” scores against the team “Sport Athletique Bordelais” during the finals of the 1922 French Championship. "Les Enfants de Neptune de Tourcoing" captured the title by winning Libbelule with 5-1.
Source: Miroir de Sports 1924

1942: Water Polo art

Beautiful drawing "Croquis de piscine" by the French artist Francois Barette in 1941.
Source: bulletin "Tourcoing et les Enfants de Naptune", 1942

1942: Buletin of E.N.Tourcoing

Bulleting with the history of the most traditional French Club “Les Enfants de Neptune de Tourcoing” winner of all National titles from 1909 until 1939 (with the exception of the 1924 Championship won by Libbellule de Paris).
In the front cover appears the emblematic player of the Tourcoing, Henri Padou.
Source:
bulletin "Tourcoing et les Enfants de Naptune", 1942

1923: Henri Padou in action

Henri Padou performing a back hand shot during a match of “Enfants de Naptune de Tourcoing” in 1923.
Source: bulletin "Tourcoing et les Enfants de Naptune", 1942

1924, Paris: The famous French team

The famous French team that won the gold medal in Paris, 1924 Olympic Games. Standing L-R: E.G.Drigny, Dujardin (captain)Delberghe, L.Lauffray, Rigal, Padou, Paul Beulque. Front row: Mayand, Deborgies, Desmettre.
Source: bulletin "Tourcoing et les Enfants de Naptune", 1942

1924: The legendary Henri Padou

The legendary player of “Les enfants de Neptune de Tourcoing” and the French National team, winner of gold medal in Paris, 1924 Olympics. The Hungarian Bela Szepes depicted the famous player with this humoristic drawing.
Source: Miroir des Sports 1924; Un siglo de Water Polo y de filatelia temática en el mundo; Juan Antonio Sierra.

1941: Water Polo art

Beautiful drawing "Croquis de piscine" by the French artist Francois Barette in 1941.
Source: bulletin "Tourcoing et les Enfants de Naptune", 1942

1912: The Champions of "E.N.Tourcoing"

The team of "Les Enfants de Neptune de Tourcoing" Champion of France in 1912. The players: Paul Beulque, Lesage, E.Busscharst, Demessyne, Dujardin, G.Prouvost, A.Busschaert.
Source: bulletin "Tourcoing et les Enfants de Neptune", 1942

1920: Finals of the French Championship

Another view of the final game between "Les Enfants de Naptune de Tourcoing" and "Libellule de Paris" for the 1920 French Championship held in Mezin.
Source: Le miroir des Sports, August 1920

1920: Finals of the French Championship

In order to promote the diffusion of French Water Polo the finals of the 1920 National Championship were held 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". The two teams have previously eliminated the teams of Bordeaux and Lyon.
Source:
Le miroir des Sports, August 1920

1948, London: The golden team of Italy

Lithographed trade card by Panini Italy, showing the Italian team, winner of gold medal in London 1948 Olympic Games. The team of Italy coached by Pino Vale: Pasquale Buonocore, Emilio Bulgarelli, Cesare Rubini, Geminio Ognio, Ermenegildo Arena, Aldo Ghira, Tullo Pandolfini, Mario Majoni, Gianfranco Pandolfini.
Source: personal collection

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

1958: The National team of Uruguay

The team of Uruguay that took part in the South American Swimming and Water Polo Championship held in Montevideo, Uruguay in 1958.
Source: magazine “El Grafico” February 1958

1958: The legendary Osvaldo Codaro

The legendary Argentinean player Osvaldo Codaro, with his little daughter, mascot of the team of Argentina, during the South American Swimming and Water Polo Championship held in Montevideo, Uruguay in 1958.
Source: magazine “El Grafico” February 1958

1958: The National team of Argentina

The team of Argentina that took part in the South American Swimming and Water Polo Championship held in Montevideo, Uruguay in 1958. Argentina shared the title with the team of Brazil following three thrilling games and four supplementary extra times that ended up with a tie….
Standing L-R: E.Carrera (official), C.Goiri, J.Lucey, D.Wolf, A.Carnevali, A.Gill Garro, O.Codaro, C.Yeimini (Head of delegation), S.Gentile (coach). Seating L-R: C.Visentin, J.Martinez, P.Consuegra, E.Cronkovich, C.Evans, J.Maganas and C.Tandenciars.
Source: magazine “El Grafico” February 1958

1958: The National team of Brazil

The team of Brazil that took part in the South American Swimming and Water Polo Championship held in Montevideo, Uruguay in 1958. Brazil shared the title with the team of Argentina following three thrilling games and four supplementary extra times that ended up with a tie….
Source:
magazine “El Grafico” February 1958

1927: The winners of Valleta Dolphins, Malta

The team of Valleta Dolphins winner of the 1927 Malta Sports Association League. Along with Valleta Dolphins competed the teams of: Sliema United, Valetta United and the team of HMS Huntley. The team of Valleta Dolphins: Grech, Pace, Pisani, Buhagiar, Fabri, Vassalo, Naudi.
Source: History of Water Polo in Malta; 1910-1988 by Arthur J.Leaver - courtesy of Mr. Bertie Muscat

1913: The team of Sliema United, Malta

The team of Sliema United Athletic Club, Malta in 1913. The players: H. de Baroni Sciberas Trigona, I.Azzopardi, H.Demartino, E.Busietta, L.Calleja, V.Bonavia (captain), E.Bonavia (Hon. President), C.Busietta and A.Rizzo.
Source: History of Water Polo in Malta; 1910-1988 by Arthur J.Leaver - courtesy of Mr. Bertie Muscat

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

1935: Advertisment of swimwear, Spain

Advertisement of a men's swimwear "Gaviota" of "Casa Vilardell", Spain in 1935.
Source:
magazine "Natacio" C.N.Barcelona; August 1935

1935: The National team of France

The National team of France at the presentation of the International match against Spain, in the pool of Montjuic, Barcelona in 1935. The team of France: Delporte, Bulteel, Lambert, Padou, Van de Casteele, Diener and Cuvelier.
Source: magazine "Natacio", C.N.Barcelona, August 1935

1935: The National team of Spain

The National team of Spain at the presentation of the International match against France, in the pool of Montjuic, Barcelona in 1935. The team of Spain: Cruells, Borras i Camper, Brull, Cabrejas, Sabata and Jimenez R.
Source: magazine "Natacio", C.N.Barcelona, August 1935

1934: The legendary Angel Sabata

Angel Sabata Figa (born March 28, 1911) was a legendary Spanish player of the 20's, 30's and 40's. Sabata was key player of the "Club Natacion Barcelona" and competed with the National team of Spain in the Amsterdam, 1928 and London 1948 Olympic Games.
Source: magazine "Natacio", C.N.Barcelona, June 1934

1934: The team of "S.C.Hellas Magdeburg"

The team of "S.C. Hellas Magdeburg", Germany in 1934. Standing L-R: J. Rademacher, Kuhne, Esser, Schmerbach, Jabusch, W.Teller, Schumburg. Seating L-R: E.Teller, Heias, Ruckewoldt and Olandz.
Source: magazine "Natacio" C.N.Barcelona, June 1934

1960, Rome: The golden Italians

The golden Italian team in Rome, 1960 Olympic Games. The players: Amedeo Ambron, Danio Bardi, Giuseppe D'Altrui, Salvatore Gionta, Giancarlo Guerrini, Franco Lavoratori, Gianni Lonzi, Luigi Mannelli, Rosario Parmegiani, Eraldo Pizzo, Dante Rossi,Brunello Spinelli.
Source: private collection

1960, Rome: Parmegiani scores the golden goal

Despite the effort of Otto Boros, Rosario Parmegiani scores with a penalty the golden 3rd goal of Italy. At the end of first half Hungary was leading with 3-2. With Parmegiani's goal in the second half, Italy tied Hungary 3-3 and won the gold medal in Rome, 1960 Olympic Games.
Source: private collection

1960, Rome: Here is the golden ball ....

The golden...ball of the game Italy vs Hungary, in the final round of Rome, 1960 Olympic Games.
Source: private collection

1960, Rome: Italy vs Hungary 3-3

Otto Boros, the goalie of Hungary in action during the game against Italy in the final round of Rome, 1960 Olympic Games. Italy with a tie 3-3 against Hungary won the gold medal. The goals of Italy: Bardi, Lavoratori and Parmegiani. For Hungary scored: Felkai and Domotor (2).
Source: private collection

1960, Rome: The Italians ready to fight for the gold

Eraldo Pizzo (at the left) and Gianni Lonzi (Nr.4) along with the rest of the Italian players ready to jump in the pool to play against Hungary in the final round of Rome, 1960 Olympic Games. The starting team of Italy: D.Rossi, G.D'Altrui, E.Pizzo, G.Lonzi, F.Lavoratori, R.Parmegiani, D.Bardi.
Source: private collection

1960, Rome: The team of Hungary vs Italy

The National team of Hungary at the presentation of the game against Italy in the final round of Rome, 1960 Olympic Games. From L-R: O.Boros, I.Hevesi, M.Mayer, D. Gyarmati, T.Kanizsa, Z.Domotor and L.Felkai. At the middle is standing the referee of the game Josef Dirnweber from Austria.
Source: private collection

1960: João Havelange and the stars of Brazil

João Havelange , President of C.B.D (Confederação Brasileira de Desportos) with the Brazilian stars Marvio Kelly dos Santos, João Gonçalves Filho, Adhemar Grijó Filho and the coach Claudinio following the victory of Brazil against Argentina in Rio de Janeiro 1960. João Havelange has been FIFA's President from 1974 to 1998.
Source: "El Grafico" July 1960

1960: Brazil vs Argentina

Action during the game between the teams of Brazil and Argentina, held at the Club Guanabara, Rio de Janeiro on July 1960.
Source: "El Grafico" July 1960

1960: The National team of Argentina

The National team of Argentina who played against Brazil in Rio de Janeiro on July 1960. The team: Wolff, Lucey, Carnovali, Codaro, Latino, Srnkovich, Fischer.
Source: "El Grafico" July 1960

1960: Brazil vs Argentina

The goalie of Brazil, Daniel in action during the International game between the National teams of Brazil and Argentina, held at the Club Guanabara, Rio de Janeiro on July 1960.
Source: "El Grafico" July 1960

1960: Brazil vs Argentina

International game between the National teams of Brazil and Argentina, held at the Club Guanabara, Rio de Janeiro on July 1960. Brazil won the two games with 4-2 and 5-3 in front of a great public. Best player of Brazil was Aladar Szabo and of Argentina Osvaldo Codaro.
Source: "El Grafico" July 1960

1960: The National team of Brazil

The National team of Brazil who played against Argentina in Rio de Janeiro on July 1960. The team: Daniel, Cruz, Goncalves, Grijo, Almeida, Marvio Kelly, Szabo.
Source: "El Grafico" July 1960

Monday, February 18, 2008

1968, Mexico: The team of West Germany

The team of Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany – FRG) in Mexico 1968 Olympic Games: Dietmar Seiz, Günter Kilian, Heinz Kleimeier, Hermann Haverkamp, Kurt Schuhmann, Ludger Weeke, Ludwig Ott, Peter Teicher, Wolf-Rüdiger Schulz, Johannes Hoffmeister, Lajos Nagy.
Source: private collection

1968, Mexico : Hungary vs Spain

The teams of Hungary and Spain during the presentation of their game in Mexico, 1968 Olympic Games. Hungary won the game with 7-1.
Hungary: Endre Molnar, Mihaly Mayer, Istvan Szivos, Janos Konrad, Laszlo Sarosi, Laszlo Felkai, Ferenc Konrad, Denes Pocsik, Andras Bodnar, Zoltan Domotor, Janos Steinmetz.
Spain: Lolo Ibern, Lluis Bestit, Jordi Borrel, Josep Padros, Juan Jane, Lluis Meya, Agusti Codera, Brugat, Mas, Santiango Zubicoa.
Source: official report Mexico, 1968 Olympic Games

1930’s: The legendary Janos Nemeth

The great Hungarian player of the 30's Janos Nemeth, member of the Hungarian National team that won the gold at Los Angeles, 1932 and Berlin 1936 Olympic Games.
Source: Un siglo de Water Polo y de filatelia temática en el mundo; Juan Antonio Sierra

1968, Mexico: Parrini and Angella create A.I.A.

Mexico, 1968 Olympic Games: The International referees Giovanni Parrini (Italy) and Alphonse Angella (France) bring forward the initiative to create the «Association Internationale des Arbitres de Water Polo – A.I.A.». Along with them, first members of the A.I.A. Board have been elected: Alberto Amaya (Cuba), Nikolai Prostjakov (USSR), Renato Di Gennaro (Italy) and Mateo Manguillot (Spain).
Source: Un siglo de Water Polo y de filatelia tematica en el mundo; Juan Antonio Sierra

1932: The team of R.N.Florentia

The team of Rari Nantes Florentia in 1932. From L-R: Picchioni, Banchelli, Dini, Goggioli, Baldacci, Zabberoni and Valle.
Source: Rari 1904; Una storia di Campioni - Giordano Goggioli

1929: The pioneers of R.N.Florentia

The pioneer Water Polo team of Rari Nantes Florentia in 1929. Standing L-R: Bocconi, Baldacci, Banchelli, Mannucci, Valle. Seating L-R: Giovannetti, Silivio Zenobi, Costoli, Camici, Goggioli, Zabberoni.
Source: Rari 1904; Una storia di Campioni - Giordano Goggioli

1900: The team of “Dublin SC”, Ireland

The Water Polo team of “Dublin Swimming Club”, winner of the Leinster Cup in 1900 (Scottish and Irish Champions).
Source: private collection

1920 Antwerp: Spain vs Italy

Action during the match of Spain against Italy in Antwerp, 1920 Olympic Games. Spain won the game since the Italian team decided to withdraw in half time, complaining for the freezing water of the pool. The score at this moment was 1-1. The team of Spain: Francisco Gibert, Manuel Armangue, Ramon Berdemas, Jaime Fontanet, Luis Gibert, Enrique Granados, Alfonso Tussel, Antonio Vila-Coro. The Italian team: Beretta, Baffico, Cabella, Burlando, Ercole Boero, Lungavia and Mario Boero.
Source: Miroir des Sports, 1920

1965: Eraldo Pizzo, the hero of Recco

The “hero” of Recco, Eraldo Pizzo into the hands of Pro Recco’s supporters, following the victory of their team in the 1965 European Cup for National Champions.
Source: "La mia Pallanuoto” by Gianni Lonzi .

Sunday, February 17, 2008

1973: De Magistris, awarded by the Mayor of Florence

Gianni De Magistris, the legendary Champion of Rari Nantes Florentia and the Italian National team of the 70’s while receiving an award of honour from the Mayor of Florence Luciano Bausi in 1973.
Source: Rari 1904, Una storia di Campioni; Giordano Goggioli

Dezso Gyarmati by Bela Szepes

Humoristic drawing of Bela Szepes presenting the legendary Hungarian player Dezso Gyarmati. Dezso Gyarmati has been the most charismatic player of the 50's and 60's winning the gold in 1952 and 1956 Olympics and 1964 and 1962 European Championships.
Source: Un siglo de Water Polo y de filatelia temática en el mundo; Juan Antonio Sierra.

Four great Water Polo officials

Four great personalities of International Water Polo who promoted and defended the Sport over many years. From L-R: Ante Lambasa (Yugoslavia) President of LEN 1982 - 1986 and President of FINA 1980-1984. Bela Rajki (Hungary) President of LEN 1958-1962. Jan de Vries (Netherlands) President of LEN 1954-1958 and 1962-1970 and President of FINA 1956-1960. Rene de Raeve (Belgium) President of LEN 1950-1954 and President of FINA 1948-1952.
Source: Un siglo de Water Polo y de filatelia temática en el mundo; Juan Antonio Sierra.

1974, Vienna: Farago, Gorgenyi and Csapo

Three legendary Hungarian players, members of the Hungarian National team that won the gold medal in Vienna 1974, European Championships: Tamas Farago, Istvan Gorgenyi and Gabor Csapo.
Source: courtesy of Zsofia Vilo

Saturday, February 16, 2008

1960: The team of Panathinaicos, Greece

The team "Panathinaicos Atheltic Club" with the coach Andreas Garyfallos, following a friendly match with the team of Vouliagmeni Nautical Club, in Vouliagmeni 1960.
Source: courtesy of Avgoustis Vintzileos

1960: The team of Panathinaicos, Greece

The team of "Panathinaicos Atheltic Club" of Athens, Greece in 1960. Coach of the team is the legendary player of Ethnicos Piraeus and the Greek National team Andreas Garyfallos.
Source: courtesy of Avgoustis Vintzileos.