1953: The Champions of E.N.Tourcoing

The team of "Enfants de Neptunes de Tourcoing" Champions of France in 1953. Standing L-R: J.Viaene, R.Dewash, C.Rousseaux, Padou, Balteel, C.Duquesnoy. Kneeling: A.Ide
Source: courtesy of Mr. Gerald Pecqueur

1949: The Champions of E.N.Tourcoing

Cover of the magazine of "Enfants de Neptunes de Tourcoing" with the picture of the team that won the Championship of France in 1949. From L-R: A.Ide, M.Lefebvre, R.Dewash, C.Duquesnoy, F.Debonnet, R.Vandaele, C.Rousseaux, J.Viaene, M.Vandamme, P.Lambert (coach).
Source: courtesy of Mr. Gerald Pecqueur

1972, Munich: Nitzkowski coaching the US team

The legendary coach of the US team Monte Nitzkowski while coaching his team in Munich 1972 Olympic Games. The bronze medal American team: Peter Asch, James Ferguson, Russ Webb, Bruce Bradley, John Parker, Steve Barnett, Barry Weitzenberg, Jim Slatton, Eric Lindroth, Gary Scheerer and Stan Cole.
Source: personal collection

1945: The Champions of Helsinki Swimming Club

The team of Helsinki Swimming Club, Champions of Finland in 1945: I.Sinervo, M.Henriksson, C.Dsinnejs, L.Sederlof, H.Harding, H.Saxberg and J.Grahn.
Source: Helsingfors Simsallskap 1887-1947

1937: Finland vs Sweden in Helsinki

Presentation of the game of Finland against Sweden held in Helsinki in 1937 on the occasion of the 50 years jubilee of Helsinki Swimming Club.
Source: Helsingfors Simsallskap 1887-1947

1919: Water Polo game in Hummelviken, Helsinki

Water Polo game of Helsniki Swimming Club, held in Hummelviken-Helsinki in 1919.
Source: Helsingfors Simsallskap 1887-1947

1915: The team of Helsinki Swimming Club

The team of HSS (Helsingfors’pololag) – Helsniki Swimming Club in 1915. The team:W.Warelius, I.Lofgren, K.Alho, W.Gronberg, E.Sundstrom, O.Huttunen, H.Bergstrom.
Source: Helsingfors Simsallskap 1887-1947

1905: The pioneers of Helsinki Swimming Club

The pioneers team of HSS (Helsingfors’ Iddrottsklubbs pololag) – Helsniki Swimming Club in 1905. The team: T.Aro, H.Jonson, J.Raita, Rosenberg, S.Rakewitz, C.Helin, J.Henriksson, Bl. Hikarna, E.Lindman, Ch. Nyberg, Jarl Wasstrom.
Source: Helsingfors Simsallskap 1887-1947

1912: The team of Sliema United, Malta

The pioneer team of Sliema United Athletic Club, Malta in 1912. The players: De Martino, Farrugia, C.Busietta, E.Busietta, V.Baroni Trigona, A.Rizzo and Caruana.

Source: History of Water Polo in Malta; 1910-1988 by Arthur J.Leaver - courtesy of Mr. Bertie Muscat

1928, Amsterdam: The Water Polo final

General view of the Water Polo grand final in Amsterdam 1928 Olympic Games between Germany and Hungary (5-2).
Source: http://www.geheugenvannederland.nl/

1928, Amsterdam: Celebrating the gold medal

The German players, officials and spectators, celebrating the gold medal in Amsterdam, 1928 Olympic Games. The team of Germany: Erich Rademacher, Otto Cordes, Emil Benecke, Fritz Gunst, Joachim Rademacher, Karl Bahre, Max Amann, Johann Blank.
Source: http://www.geheugenvannederland.nl/

1928, Amsterdam: Germany vs Hungary 5-2

Action during the game between the German team and Hungary in Amsterdam 1928 Olympic Games. The result of the game was 5—2 in favour of the German team, after twice 3 minutes of extra time. Germany: E. Rademacher, O. Cordes, E. Benecke, F. Gunst, J. Rademacher, K. Bahre, M. Amann. Hungary: S. Barta, A. Ivady, A. Keseru, M. Homonnai, F. Keseru, J . Vrabely, O. Haltmayer.
Source: http://www.geheugenvannederland.nl/

1928, Amsterdam: The team of Belgium

The team of Belgium that took part in Amsterdam 1928 Olympic Games. The team: Rene Bauwens, F.Bettens, Gerarld Blitz, Jules Brandeleer, Pierre Coppieters, Henri De Pauw, Joseph Malissart, Andre Melardy, J.J.Tensen, Louis Van Gheem, Fernand Visser.
Source: http://www.geheugenvannederland.nl/

1928, Amsterdam: The team of Luxembourg

The team of Luxembourg that took part in Amsterdam 1928 Olympic Games. The team:G.Arnoldy, Georges Bauer, L.Hengen, Victor Klees, J.P.Konsbruck, Eugene Kuborn, Charles Mersch, Jules Staudt, Norbert Staudt, V.Thom, Felix Unden.
Source: http://www.geheugenvannederland.nl/

1928, Amsterdam: The team of Switzerland

The team of Switzerland that took part in Amsterdam 1928 Olympic Games. The team: Armand Boppart, Eric Brochon, Robert Hurlimann, Ernest Huttenmoser, Robert Mermoud, Fernand Moret, E. Ruchti, Othmar Schmalz, E.Tschumperly, Robert Wyss.
Source: http://www.geheugenvannederland.nl/

1928, Amsterdam: The team of Malta

The team of Malta that took part in Amsterdam 1928 Olympics. Back row L-R: A.Rizzo, M.Boissevain (attache), Capt. H.Sammut, V.J.Pace, F.Cassar Torregiani, R.Fiorini. Middle row L-R: L.Darmatin, J.Nappa, F.V.Busietta. Front row L-R: E.Busietta (masseur), H.Bonavia, C.L.Busietta, E.Magri and R.Vella.

Source: History of Water Polo in Malta; 1910-1988 by Arthur J.Leaver - courtesy of Mr. Bertie Muscat. Photo: http://www.geheugenvannederland.nl/

1928, Amsterdam: The team of Great Britain

The team of Great Britain that took part in Amsterdam 1928 Olympic Games. The team: Nicholas Beaman, Jack Budd, Leslie Ablett, W.G.Freeguard, Jack Hatfield, Richard Hodgson, Edward Peter, William Quick, Paul Radmilovic, Edward Temme.
Source: http://www.geheugenvannederland.nl/

1933: The team of Antwerpse Zwemclub, Belgium

The team of “Koninklijke Antwerpse Zwemclub” – K.A.Z.C, finalist of the Belgian Championship in 1933. From L-R: Decombe, G-L Blitz, G. Blitz, Wagenings, Casteleyn, Artz, Lanothort.
Source: Personal collection

1953: Cor Braasem with the Spanish team

The Spanish team that took part in the International tournament of “Trofeo Italia” in Nijmegen, Netherlands in 1953. Standing L-R: Leandro Ribera, Francisco Albiach, Francisco Godia, Agustín Mestres, Cor Braasem (coach) and José Bazán. Kneeling L-R: Ricardo Conde, Armando Munté, Amadeo Durán and Roberto Queralt.
Source: Historia del Water Polo Espanol by Juan Antonio Sierra

Cor Braasem: The Flying Dutchman

Cor Braasem (1923-2009), was one of the best players of the Netherlands, captain of the bronze Dutch team in London 1948 Olympics, 5th in Helsnisnki 1952 Olympics and European Champion in 1950. In 1953 he moved to Spain in order to coach the Club Natacion Barcelona and the Spanish National team. In 1956, Cor Braasem moved, as swimming coach, in CN Manresa. From 1959 to 1962 he moved back to the Netherlands as National coach replacing the legendary Frans Kuyper. Following his great carrier he moved back to Spain taking care of his private businees.
Source: Historia del Water Polo Espanol by Juan Antonio Sierra

1947: Women play Water Polo in the Netherlands

Action during a Women’s game between the teams of Hilversum and Rotterdam in the Netherlands in 1947.
Source: Sport Club; Belgisch Weekblab – 25 November 1947

1907: Medal of “Antwerpsche Zwemclub”

Medal issued by the “Antwerpsche Zwemclub”, Belgium for the winners of Water Polo competition in 1907. The medal is signed by the well know Belgian medallist François Wissaert.
Source: private collection

1947: C.N.Bruxelles vs E.N.Tourcoing

Action during a friendly match between the teams of “Cercle de Natation de Bruxelles” and the French Champions of “Enfants de Neptune de Tourcoing” in 1947. Marcel Spilliaert of “E.N.Tourcoing” is shooting against the goalie of C.N. Bruxelles, Maerschalck.
Source: Sport Club, Belgish Weekblad; 9/12/1947

1947: The Champions of C.N. Bruxelles

The team of “Cercle de Natation de Bruxelles” Champions of Belgium in 1947. From L-R: Disy, Leeuw, Laurent, Maarschalk, De Vlaemink, Melardy, Clavareau.
Source: Sport Club, Belgish Weekblad; 16/12/1947

1929: South American Champions medal

Commemorative medal issued from the Club of Buenos Aires-Argentina, “Asociación Cristiana de Jovenes” for the winners of the 1929 South American Water Polo Championship.
Source: private collection

1984: John Siman advertising a “candy bar”

An advertisement of “candy bar” by John Siman, centre defender of the 1980 US team and silver medallist in Los Angeles 1984 Olympics.
Source: courtesy of Mr. Allen Lorentzen - http://www.mywaterpolopics.com/

1913: The team of YALE University

The team of YALE University in 1913. Back row: Braden, Von Holt, T.Smith. Front row: Steiner, MacLeish, Harper, Reimold, Fuller.

Source: YALE yearbook, 1913; courtesy of Ruth Hyde

1919: The team of YALE University

The team of YALE University in 1919. Back row: Scully, Morrison, Bailley, Dickens, Bailey, Camberlin (Manager). Front row: Howard, Reinhardt, Vorys (captain), Walker, Hofinan.
Source: YALE yearbook, 1919; courtesy of Ruth Hyde

1928, Amsterdam: Rademacher and Tsuruta

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. In the picture Rademacher (at the right) shakes hands with the Japanese Yoshiyuki Tsuruta, Olympic Champion in 200 breastroke.
Source: Tobacco card (Cigarettenfabrik JOSETTO G.m.m.H, Berlin SO 16)

1928, Amsterdam: Erich Rademacher in action

Erich Rademacher, the legendary German goalie in action during the final game against Hungary in Amsterdam 1928 Olympic Games. The result of the game was 5—2 in favour of the German team, after twice 3 minutes of extra time. Germany: E. Rademacher, O. Cordes, E. Benecke, F. Gunst, J. Rademacher, K. Bahre, M. Amann. Hungary: S. Barta, A. Ivady, A. Keseru, M. Homonnai, F. Keseru, J . Vrabely, O. Haltmayer. Referee: M. Blitz (Belgium).
Source: 1. Tobacco card (Cigarettenfabrik JOSETTO G.m.m.H, Berlin SO 16, 2. Official Report Amsterdam 1928 Olympic Games.

1930: Hungarian Water Polo poster

Hungarian Water Polo poster of 1930 presenting a player with the ball in the indoor pool of Budapest (Alfred Hajos pool). The poster, announcing the opening of the pool, was designed by Miltiades Manno (1880-1935), well known rower and artist who took part in Stockholm, 1912 Olympics. Miltiades Manno won a silver medal in the art competitions of the Los Angeles 1932 Olympics.
Source: www.futni.extra.hu/

1936, Berlin: The golden Hungarian team

The players of Hungary gold winners in Berlin 1936 Olympic Games. From L-R: Marton Homonnai, Mihaly Bozsi, Gyorgy Brody, Janos Nemeth, Jeno Brandy, Miklos Sarkany, Oliver Halassy.
Source: SZABADSAG - Olimpai Fali Naptar, 1937; (Hungarian Daily In America, Olympic Wall Calendar)

1925: The team of YALE University

The team of YALE University in 1925. Back row: Terry, Lutz, Hall, Schiff, Brady, Mott, Van Doren, Kiphuth (coach). Midle row: Miller, Dimond, McCabe, Howden, Burt, Post, Graham. Front row: Boasberg, Heller, McKee, Richardson, Marx.
Source: YALE yearbook, 1925; courtesy of Ruth Hyde

1925: The Juniors of YALE University

The junior’s team (freshman) of YALE University in 1925. Yale University is a private University in New Haven, Connecticut. Back row: A.R.Van Doren (Manager), J.S. Gorby, W.S. Meany Jr., R.H. Kusterer, W. Brewster, R.J.H. Kiphuth (coach). Front row: F.A. Spencer, Sturges, S.P. Scott (captain), G.E. Blun, W.B. Cressey.
Source: YALE yearbook, 1925; courtesy of Ruth Hyde

1910: Match of “Brugse ZK”, Belgium

Action during a game of “Koninklijke Brugse Zwemkring” (BZK) in 1910.
Source: private collection

1910: The Juniors of “Brugse ZK”, Belgium

The team of Bruges, Belgium “Koninklijke Brugse Zwemkring” (BZK- Royal Swim Club Bruges) in 1910.
Source: private collection

1910: The team of “Brugse ZK”, Belgium

The team of Bruges, Belgium “Koninklijke Brugse Zwemkring” (BZK- Royal Swim Club Bruges) in 1910.
Source: private collection

1927: The Champions of “Gimnasia y Esgrima”

The team of "Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima of Buenos Aires", Champion of Argentina in 1927. From L-R: Bustamante, Rovere, Cattaruzza, Vigil, Castro Feijoo, Cambell Burrows and Moreau.
Source: El Grafico 1927

1925: The Champions of “Gimnasia y Esgrima”

The team of "Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima" of Buenos Aires, Champion of Argentina in 1925. From L-R: W.Smitt, J.Moreau, A.Vigil (captain), A.Zorilla, M.Lupo, S.Stipanicic, F.C.Burrows and J.W.Behrensen.
Source: El Grafico 1925

1970: E.N.Tourcoing with humour

Humoristic drawing of the 70’s concerning the legendary French the team of “Enfants de Neptune de Tourcoing”.
Source: courtesy of Mr. Gérald Pecqueur

1924, Paris: Action in the pool of “Tourelles”

Trade card by Nestlé presenting a scene of Water Polo competition in Paris 1924, Olympic Games.
Source: Los Juegos Olimpicos, Nestlé 1964

1964, Tokyo: The golden Hungarian team

Trade card by Nestlé presenting the team of Hungary gold winner in Tokyo, 1964 Olympic Games: Miklos Ambrus, Andras Bodnar, Otto Boros, Zoltan Domotor, Laszlo Felkai, Dezsö Gyarmati, Tivadar Kanizsa, György Karpati, Janos Konrad, Mihaly Mayer, Denes Pocsik and Peter Rusoran.
Source: Los Juegos Olimpicos, Nestlé 1964

1960, Rome: The Olympic pool “Stadio del Nuoto”

The Olympic pool “Stadio del Nuoto”, venue of Aquatic Sports in Rome, 1960 Olympic Games. The pool, designed by the architects Enrico Del Nebbio and Annibale Vitellozi, has been inaugurated in 1959.