Wednesday, July 30, 2008

1950: The team of NC Mytilini, Greece

The team of Nautical Club Mytilini, Greece in 1950. Standing L-R: Iakovou, Kapsimalis, Konstandinidis, Afendakis. Boloborotov, Malidis, Vasiliou, Papadopoulos, Panagiotidis, Tougopoulos, Andreopoulos. Kneeling L-R: Bachtsavanidis, Droukas, Gikas, Kotsoukis.

1950: Ball and cap of SG Dynamo Magdeburg

A 1950’s ball and Water Polo cap belonging to SG Dynamo Magdeburg, East Germany.
Source: http://sgh-wasserball.de/

1963: The juniors of SG Dynamo Magdeburg

The Juniors team of SG Dynamo Magdeburg, Champions of East Germany in 1963.
Source:
http://sgh-wasserball.de/

1963: The team of SG Dynamo Magdeburg

The team of SG Dynamo Magdeburg in 1963. Standing L-R: Rolf “Teo”Burmeister, Karl-Heinz (Minol), Garbotz, Dieter “Vetter” Zimmermann, Wolfgang (Kiepe) Korb, Eberhard “Elfert”. Seating L-R: Wolfgang “Matze” Schuler, Klaus “Struppi” Strohbach, Werner Kniep (coach), Kurt “Hugo” Ludwig, Jurgen “Jorke” Zimmermann.
Source: http://sgh-wasserball.de/

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Bob Horn: The legendary coach of UCLA

A name synonymous with UCLA Water Polo for 28 years is Bob Horn. In his prolific career, he guided the Bruins to three NCAA titles, four runner-up awards and seven third-place finishes. UCLA won 13 league titles with Horn, and his 1988 team captured the Club National Championship, marking the first time a team made up entirely of collegians won the Club National Title.
Horn tutored 36 first-team All-Americans and nine Olympians. He guided the Bruins to 50 straight victories over five years and coached four undefeated squads. He retired with an overall record of 487-188-8 and a league record of 102-62. Selected as the 1965 water polo Coach of the Year, he also doubled as the UCLA swim coach from 1963-74. In 1976 he was inducted into the United States Water Polo Hall of Fame.
Source:
http://uclabruins.cstv.com/

1972: The winners of UCLA

The team of University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) winner of the 1972 NCAA Championship.
Source:
http://uclabruins.cstv.com/

1971: The Champions of UCLA

The team of University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) winner of the 1971 NCAA Championship.
Source:
http://uclabruins.cstv.com/

1969: The Champions of UCLA

The team of University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) winner of the 1969 NCAA Championship.
Source:
http://uclabruins.cstv.com/

1971: The team of San Mateo College

The team of San Mateo College in 1971. Front RowL-R: John Skedd, Eric Bunker, Matt Wartenberg. Middle Row L-R: Rob Moritz, Pete Madison, Mike Speckman, Steve Bennett, Karl Utzinger, Bob Quist. Back Row L-R: Rich Donner (coach), Kurt Smith, Mike Lesnewsky, Leroy Deal, Pete Abate, Bill Purcell, Rich Kuntze (Mgr.), Alan Yee (Mgr.)
Source: www.webgal.com/

1969: The legendary goalie Steve Hamann

The legendary goalie of Sant Mateo College, Steve Hamann in action. Hamann is considered as the highest profiled player of the Buldogs, being one of the best goalies of the US team from the period 1972-1984. He won the silver medal with the US team in the 1st FINA Cup in Belgrade 1979.
Source:
www.webgal.com/

1969: The team of San Mateo College

The team of San Mateo College in 1969. Front Row L-R: Ron Collins, Craig Basanez, Mike Schroeder, John Olson, Larry DeMuth, Tom Bryant, Ed Toatley. Middle Row (L-R): Russ Giacalone (mgr.), Lester Hamann, Ron Coates, Jim Bell, Dave Casagrande, Fred Meyers, John Prosser, Rick Ehrhorn, Eric Smith. Back Row (L-R): Rich Donner, Bob Forrest, Steve Hamann, Howard DeLano, Mike Baumgardner, Bill Archbold, Steve Delano, John Gradwohl, Bruce Kruger.
Source: www.webgal.com/

1967: The team of San Mateo College

The team of San Mateo College in 1967. Front Row L-R: Gary Rodebaugh, Jeff LaPierre, Rich King, Mike Shackleford, Dave Abramson. Middle Row L-R: Bill Daul, Bary Woodruff, Dennis Nugent, Jim Iversen, Sam Montgomery, Ken Belli. Back Row L-R: Al Mathews, Mike Runels, Barry Titlow, Tom Ehrhorn, Dave Cline, Brian Winter, Rich Donner (coach).
Source: www.webgal.com/

1963: The team of San Mateo College

The team of San Mateo College, “Bulldogs” in 1963. Front Row L-R: Bob Laird, Tom Perkins, John Curran, Jim Malley, George White, Dick Ennis, Hal Taylor.Back Row L-R: Frank Hassell (mgr.), Al Arcady, Jim Soals, Barry Tank, Ned Spieker, Don Galine, Jim Moblad, Rich Donner (coach). Missing from photo: Larry Moblad.
College of San Mateo (CSM) sits in the hills of San Mateo, about 30 minutes south of San Francisco and roughly the same distance north of San Jose. The school’s mascot is the “Bulldog”.
Source:
www.webgal.com/

Monday, July 28, 2008

1968: The team of Western Australia

The Western Australian Water Polo Team on their way to the Australian Championships held in Melbourne, 16 - 25 February, 1968. Western Australia lost the championships to Victoria, 6 goals to 5 with one period of extra time. The Western Australian team was made up of: H. Beitmanas, P. Blake, A. Charleston, S. Hamond, T. Hoad, B. Litster, W. McAtee, D. Neesham, L. Nunn, G. Samuel and W. Wallace.
Source: http://www.pictureaustralia.org/

1934: The team of C.N.Terrassa

The team of Club Natación Terrassa in 1934. From L-R: Sapes, Quiroga, Cabassa, Mach, Lapena, Morera, Clapes.
Source: 75 anys Club Natacion Terrassa; 1932-2007

1933: Josep Clapes in action

The goalkeeper of Club Natación Terrassa, Josep Clapes during a match in 1933.
Source:
75 anys Club Natacion Terrassa; 1932-2007

1933: Match in C.N.Terrassa

Action during a game in the Club Natación Terrassa in 1933.
Source:
75 anys Club Natacion Terrassa; 1932-2007

1933: The team of C.N.Terrassa, Spain


The team of Club Natació Terrassa in 1933. From L-R: Lapena, Mach, Navarro, Verdos, Morera, Ardevol and Quiroga.
Source: 75 anys Club Natacio Terrassa; 1932-2007

1980: The team of Hettstedt, Germany

The Water Polo team of “Blau- Weiß- Hettstedt E.V”, Germany in 1980. Hettsredt is a town in the district of Mansfeld – Sudhart, Saxony-Anhalt Germany.
Source:
http://wasserball-hettstedt.de/

1960’s: a Fluminense ladies mirror

A 1960’s ladies bag mirror, with the logo of Fluminense - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil presenting a girl in swimming suite with the ball in the hand.
Source: private collection

1980: The National team of Chile

The National Water Polo team of Chile in 1980.
Source:
http://thekentschool.com/

Sunday, July 27, 2008

1965: The Champions of Adana Demirsport, Turkey

The team of Adana Demirsport, Champions of Turkey in 1965.
Source:
http://www.sutopu.gov.tr/

1964: The Champions of Adana Demirsport, Turkey

The team of Adana Demirsport, Champions of Turkey in 1964.
Source: http://www.sutopu.gov.tr/

1980: The Juniors Team of Turkey

The National team of Turkey that took part in the Junior Balkan Games of 1980 in Yugoslavia.
Source:
http://www.sutopu.gov.tr/

1968: The Champions of Yuzme Ihtisas, Istanbul

The team of Yuzme Ihtisas, Istanbul Champion of Turkey in 1968.
Source:
http://www.sutopu.gov.tr/

1974: The National team of Turkey

The National team of Turkey that took part in Istanbul, 1974 Balkan Games. Standing L-R: İrfan Velekdal, İbrahim Sulu (Coach), Mithat Hantal, Ahmet Tekant, Oğuz Baktıroğlu, Yılmaz Boztay, Fikret Sılay, Hakan Tulga. Kneeling L-R: Ahmet Sulu, Kriton Markoğlu, Cemalettin Ertegün, Cihan Cev, Önder Yalkın, Ali Rıza Ögören, Engin Bora.
Source: http://www.sutopu.gov.tr/

Saturday, July 26, 2008

1964: The team of SG Dynamo Magdeburg

The team of SG Dynamo Magdeburg in 1964. Standing L-R: Kollmey, Wenzel, Strobach, Fritzsche, Bastel (coach), Bezold, Fehn. Seating L-R: Schulte, Losche, Umlauft.
Source: http://sgh-wasserball.de/

1980, Moscow: Olympic Games poster

Poster issued by USSR on the occasion of Moscow 1980, Olympic Games.
Source:
private collection

Friday, July 25, 2008

1950: a Leather Water Polo Ball

Leather Water Polo ball of the 50’s appearing in the book “Initiation au Water polo” of Maurice Laurent.
Source:
book “Initiation au Water polo” by Maurice Laurent 1950

1950: Drawing of a Water Polo action

A drawing of a Water Polo action within the book “Initiation au Water polo” of Maurice Laurent published in 1950.
Source:
book “Initiation au Water polo” by Maurice Laurent 1950

1964, Tokyo: The ball of the final game

Close up into the leather ball of the final game of Hungary against USSR in Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games.
Source:
private collection

1964, Tokyo: Gyorgy Karpati wins the first ball

The legendary Hungarian Gyorgy Karpati, wins the 1st ball of the final match in Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games.
Source:
private collection

1964, Tokyo: action during Hungary – USSR 5-2

Actions during the final game of Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games. Nikolay Kalashnikov (Nr.5 white cap) of USSR is defending against Peter Rusoran (Nr6. blue cap). Hungary won the Olympic title by defeating USSR with 5-2.
Source: private collection

Thursday, July 24, 2008

1924: The French team, Olympic Champion

The team of France, winner of Paris 1924 Olympic Games. From L-R: H.Padou, P.Dujardin, N.Delberghe, A.Deborgies, A.Mayaud, R.Desmettre, G.Rigal and Paul Beulque.
Source: book “Initiation au Water polo” by Maurice Laurent 1950

1950: The coach of France George Rigal

Design presenting George Rigal, coach of the French National team in 1950. George Regal was player of the French team Olympic Champion in Paris 1924 Olympic Games.
Source:
book “Initiation au Water polo” by Maurice Laurent 1950

1950: The team of “E.N.Tourcoing”

Caricature presenting the team of Enfants de Neptune de Tourcoing, Champion of France in 1950 for the 33rd time. The team: Van Simaey, Dewash, Viane, Padou, Bermyn, Duquesnoy, Lefebre and the coach Paul Lambert.
Source: book “Initiation au Water polo” by Maurice Laurent 1950

1950: The Military team of France

The National Military team of France in 1950. Standing L-R: Maurice Laurent (coach), Leduc, Van Simaye, Davize, Pastres, Raynal (official). Kneeling L-R: Luciani, Christianini, Brogini, Viane (captain), Durand, Fadin.
Source: book “Initiation au Water polo” by Maurice Laurent 1950

1901: The National team of England

Ogden’s tobacco card presenting the National team of England in 1901. Top row: Shaw, Jarvis, Coe, R. Williams - President A.S.A ; Second row: H. Thomsett A.S.A, Paine, Tabener, W.E. Bull A.S.A ; Third row: Wildgoose, Hunt, Swift.
Source: personal collection

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

1928: The legendary Erich Rademacher

Erich Rademacher (1901-1979), the legendary goalie of "Hellas Magdeburg", winner of gold medal with the German Water Polo team in Amsterdam 1928 and winner of silver medal in Los Angeles 1932 Olympic Games.
Rademacher competed in Amsterdam 1928 Olympics as swimmer, winning the silver medal in 200 breastroke.
Source:
www.hall-of-fame-sport.de/

1955: The team of R.C. Mediterraneo

The team of Real Club Mediterraneo, Malaga in 1955. Standing L-R: Enrique Nogueira, Santiago Souviron, Jose Nunez, J.M.Nevado, A.Carmona, Adolfo Gonzalez (Fichi), Adolfo Durante, Juan Jose Gomez Raggio (Chiripa), Alfonso Munoz. Kneeling L-R: Rafael Valdivia, J.Manolo Pico, Lelu Malaussena, Sebastian Souviron, Emilio Crooke, Juan Hoffman, Antonio Mantzanares (Mandi), A.Queipo de Llano.
Source: 100 anos de Water Polo en Malaga by Carlos Serra Castaneda

1953: The players of R.C. Mediterraneo

The players of Real Club Mediterraneo, Malaga in 1953. From L-R: Antonio Marmolejo, Chiquito Rossel, Carlos Gomez Raggio, Santiago Souviron, Escobar, JL Ortiz, Jose Nunez, Antonio del Rio (referee), Alfonso Munoz (Foto Salas).
Source: 100 anos de Water Polo en Malaga by Carlos Serra Castaneda

1935: Match in the port of Malaga

Water Polo match in the port of Malaga, venue of the 3rd Championship of Andalucía in 1935. To note the referee, standing into a fishing boat while officiating the game.
Source: 100 anos de Water Polo en Malaga by Carlos Serra Castaneda

1944: The team of S.E.U, Malaga

The Water Polo team of «Sindicato Español Universitario” (S.E.U) of Malaga, in 1944.
Source:
100 anos de Water Polo en Malaga by Carlos Serra Castaneda

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

1934: The team of R.C. Mediterraneo, Malaga

The team of Real Club Mediterraneo, Malaga, Champion of Andalusia Spain in 1934. From L-R: M.Garcia, J.Mowbray, J.Simon, C.Searrano, Stik Falk, Margot de la Matta, Flores, E.Rosillo, A.Escassi. Kneeling L-R: Alimendo, Ramos Guerbos, A.Glower, Antonio Iribame.
Source: 100 anos de Water Polo en Malaga by Carlos Serra Castaneda

Monday, July 21, 2008

1894: The team of Lancaster, England

The Water Polo team of Lancaster, England in 1894.
Source:
private collection

1933: Water Polo games in Cadiz, Spain

Water Polo games during the 1st Championship of Andalusia, Spain held at the sea pool of Hotel Playa, Cadiz in 1933.
Source:
100 anos de Water Polo en Malaga by Carlos Serra Castaneda

1933: The team of R.C. Mediterraneo, Malaga

The team of Real Club Mediterraneo of Malaga that took part in the 1933 Championship of Andalusia, in Cadiz. Standing L-R: Stik Falk, Hans Fleischauer, J.Simon, J.Malpartida, Manolo Garcia. Seating L-R: Rober, Niels Stalhandske, Javier de la Matta Gambero.
Source: 100 anos de Water Polo en Malaga by Carlos Serra Castaneda

1910: “Polo Acuatico” in Malaga, Spain

Poster presenting the announcement of a Water Polo match during the 1910 “Feria de Malaga”, Spain. The exhibition game of “Polo Acuatico” occurred between the “blue” and “white” teams of Real Club Mediterraneo of Malaga.
Source:
100 anos de Water Polo en Malaga by Carlos Serra Castaneda

Sunday, July 20, 2008

1908-2008: FINA celebrates its 100 years

Although swimming was included in the Olympic program from the very first Games of the modern era in 1896 in Athens, FINA the “Federation Internationale de Natation” was founded a few years later, in Manchester Hotel in London on the 19th of July 1908, on the occasion of the Olympic Games in London.
Its main goal was to unify regulations and to no longer allow the organizing countries of the Cames to impose their own rules. The founding members of FINA were the British, Danish, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian and Swedish Swimming Federations.
George W. Hearn,
at that time president of the British «Amateur Swimming Association», became the first person in char­ge with the title of Honorary Secretary/Treasurer. George W. Hearn served as Secretary/Treasurer of FINA until 1924 and Honorary President until his death in 1949.

1984: Tamas Farago in action

Tamas Farago ready to pass under pressure during the a match of the Habana “Friendship tournament” in 1984.
Source: magazine International Swimming and Water Polo 1984