1915: International competion in Barcelona

General view of the "Fiesta Nautica de los Banos orientales" - Barcelona 1915.
Source: La actualidad - Photo Perez de Rozas

1915: A German team at Banos Orientales.

The (unkown) German team that took part in the "Fiesta Nautica de los Banos Orientales" - Barcelona 1915.
Source: La actualidad - Photo Perez de Rozas

1915: The team of Club Natacion Atletic

The team of Club Natacion Atletic that took part in the "Fiesta Nautica de los Banos orientales" - Barcelona 1915.
Source: La actualidad - Photo Perez de Rozas

1922: The team of C.N. Barcelona

The team of "Club Natacio Barcelona" that won 3-0 the team of "Brussels Swimming and Water Polo Club" during the "Festes Internacionales del Club Natacio Barcelona" September 1922.
Source: Catalunya grafica; October 1922

1918: The team of Brussels Swimming Club

The team of "Brussels Swimming and Water Polo Club" that took part at the Barcelona Festival of 1918. The Belgian Champions won all the games they played against the Club Natacion Barcelona.
Source: Fots Merletti

1918: Boy-scouts at the Barcelona festival

Boys-scouts assisting the match of Club Natacion Barcelona against the "Brussels Swimming and Water Polo Club" in the port of Barcelona, August 1918.
Source: Fots Merletti

1924: Water Polo match in Tarragona

Water Polo match in Tarragona, South Catalonia, Spain during the "Fiestas Nauticas" in 1924.
Source: photo Vallve

1920's: The ladies team of Donegall ASC

The ladies team of Donegall ASC, Ireland in the 1920's.
Source: http://donegallasc.org/

1937: The team of Buckley, England

The Buckley Water Polo team in 1937. Buckley is a locality within Rochdale, in Great Manchester, England.
Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/

1952: Samuel "Sam" J. Greller of Illinois A.C.

Samuel “Sam” J. Greller (1907-1972) was player of the Illinois Athletic Club and member of the United States Water Polo team at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics; after his playing career, Greller coached the Illinois Athletic Club winning a number of National championships. He was the coach of the 1959 Pan-American team that captured the gold medal, the first international championship ever captured by the U.S. In Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games he was the manager of the U.S. Water Polo team and in 1976 he was inducted into the U.S Water Polo Hall of Fame.
Source: http://www.usawaterpolo.org/

1971: The Champions of SKP Kosice

The team of SPK Kosice, Champions of Czechoslovakia in 1971.
Source: courtesy of Mr.Stefan Smihula

1968, Mexico: Lambert, Nitzkowsky and Felix

Art Lambert, the US Olympic Coach at Mexico 1968 Olympics, as he tries to photograph his assistant Monte Nitzkowsky and the Referee John Felix.
Source: private collection

1920: Match in the port of Barcelona

Water Polo match in the port of Barcelona between the teams of Club Natacion Atletic and Club Natacion Barcelona in 1920.
Source: Nuevo mundo, 13 August 1920.

1903: The King at the Bath Club in Dover street

The King at the Bath Club watching a Water Polo match: "The King (Edward IV) accompanied by the Queen (Alexandra) and Princess Victoria visited the Bath Club in Dover street and witnessed a swimming display notably the opening competition for the cup presented by him for life-saving. There was a Polo display in which their Majesties were intensly interested. The Queen stood up at times to get a better view of it." (drawn by Arthur Garratt)
Source: The Sphere - July 18, 1903

1955: Cesare Rubini teaching the young boys

Cesare Rubini, player and coach of Rari Nantes Camogli while giving a speach to the young players of his team.
Source: Sport illustrato - 22 September 1955

1955: Cesare Rubini and "Giuva" Baldini

Cesare Rubini, coach and player of Rari Nantes Camogli receives the compements of "Giuva Baldini" for the success of winning the Italian Championship in 1955. Baldini has been one the most importan personalities in the history of R.N.Camogli.
Source: Sport illustrato - 22 September 1955

1955: R.N. Camogli - seven men and one title

The Sports magazin Sport illustrato presenting the victory of R.N.Camogli in the 1955 Italian Championship. "In festa tutta Camogli; Sette Uomini e uno scudetto" - "All Camogli celebrates - seven men and one title" .
Source: Sport illustrato - 22 September 1955

1955: The old fisherman and the ball of Camogli

The players of R.N.Camogli while offering a ball to the old fisherman in the small port of Camogli.
Source: Sport illustrato - 22 September 1955

1955: A.Marciani and C.Peretti of R.N. Camogli

Angelo Marciani and Carlo Peretti, both players of Rari Nantes Camogli, who contributed to winning the 1955 Italian National title.
Source: Sport illustrato - 22 September 1955

1955: Carlo Peretti in action

Carlo Peretti one the best players of Rari Nantes Camogli, ready to shot during a game for the 1955 Italian Championship. Peretti won the bronze medal with the Italian National team, at Helsinki 1952 Olympics.
Source: Sport illustrato - 22 September 1955

1955: E. Cavazzoni and C. Peretti of R.N. Camogli

The goalie of R.N.Camogli Enzo Cavazzoni and Carlo Peretti, both players of the Italian National team as well, ready to start their training.
Source: Sport illustrato - 22 September 1955

1955: The players of R.N. Camogli ready to shot

The players of Rari Nantes Camogli, ready to shot during a training of their team in 1955.
Source: Sport illustrato - 22 September 1955

1955: Cesare Rubini in action

The legendary Cesare Rubini (Nr.5) in action during a training of Rari Nantes Camogli in 1955.
Source: Sport illustrato - 22 September 1955

1955: The winners of R.N.Camogli

The players of Rari Nantes Camogli, at the end of their training in the small port of Camogli.
Source: Sport illustrato - 22 September 1955

1955: The Champions of R.N.Camogli

The team of Rari Nantes Camogli, winner of the 1955 Italian Championship. The team: Rubini, Peretti, Marciani, Cristiani, Pittaluga, Cavazzoni, Simeone, "Cristianucci", Carraro, Rappeti.
Source: Sport illustrato - 22 September 1955

1901: The pioneers of Rari Nantes Roma

The pionners of "Rari Nantes Roma" "winners" of the 1st Italian Championship held at the Acque Albule of Tivoli in Rome on 1901. No other team did partecipate at this fisrt tentative that has been promoted by newspaper "La Tribuna, di Roma". The team of "Rari Nantes Roma": Alfieri Vincezo, Basillei Roberto, Clama F.Edoardo, Montalboddi Raffaele, Patti Umberto, Tani Edoardo, Venier Enrico.
Source: Messaggero 3 September 1901.

1902: The winners of Rari Nantes Roma

The team of "Rari Nantes Roma" winner of the 2nd Italian Championship held at the Acque Albule of Tivoli in Rome on 1902. The team of "Rari Nantes Roma": Mesones, Altieri, Pizzingrilli, Gualdi, Basilici.
Source: Messaggero 24 August 1902.

1903: R.N. Roma vs S. Romana di Nuoto

Action during the game of "Rari Nantes Roma" and the "Societa Romana di Nuoto" for the 3rd Italian Championship held at the Acque Albule of Tivoli in Rome on the 2oth September 1903. The team of "Societa Romana di Nuoto": Guido Manucci - Pozzi, Alberto Pratesi, Werner Bregger, Ernesto Immelen, Alfredi Serventi, Luigi Serventi, Tito Drventi.
Source: La Stampa Sportiva, 11 October 1903

1903: The Champions of Rari Nantes Roma

The team of "Rari Nantes Roma" winner of the 3rd Italian Championship held against the team of "Societa Romana di Nuoto". The competition, was held at the Acque Albule of Tivoli in Rome on the 20th September 1903 and has been sponsored by the newspaper "La Tribuna". The team of R.N.Roma: Alberto Mesones, prof. Enrico Gualdi, Guildo Alegianni, Vincenzo Altieri, Roberto Basilici, Alcibiade De Stefanis, Costantino Pizzingrilli.
Source: La Stampa Sportiva, 11 October 1903

1933: The Champions of Rari Nantes Florentia

The team of Rari Nantes Florentia winner of the 1933 Italian Championship: Zamberoni, Camici, Fenolli, Valle, Banchelli, Goggioli.
Source: Domenica Sportiva; No 35/1933

1938: Water Polo art by Fred Guardineer

Drawing with a Water Polo subject by Fred Guardineer, USA.
Frederick B. Guardineer (October 3, 1913 – September 13, 2002) was an American illustrator and comic book writer-artist best known for his work in the 1930s and 1940s. Guardineer contributed a feature to the seminal Action Comics #1, the comic book that introduced Superman.
Source: The March 1939 issue of 12 SPORTS ACES.

1929: Rari Nantes Napoli vs Andrea Doria

Action during the game of Rari Nantes Napoli and Andrea Doria of Genova for the 1929 Italian Championship held at the pool: "piscina dell Stadio di Roma".
Source: Lo sport fascista; August 1929

1929: The team of G.U.F. Trieste

The Water Polo team of G.U.F. Trieste winner of 1929 University Championship in Italy.
Source: Tutti gli Sports; No 9, 1929

1929: The team of S.S. Nicola Mameli

The Water Polo team of S.S. Nicola Mameli (Voltri, Genova) vice Champion of the 1929 Italian Championshipo. Winer has been the team of Triestina.
Source: Tutti gli Sports; 11-18 August 1929

1928: The team of Sampierdarena, Genova

Another picture of the 32a Legione di Sampierdarena, Genova one of the teams of Liguria that competed at the 1928 Italian Championship.
Source: Tutti gli Sports; 28 October- 2 November 1928

1926: The team of U.S.Quintesi, Genova

The team of U.S.Quintesi, Genova in 1926.
Source: Tutti gli Sports; 1926

1926: The team of U.S. Pelagus, Genova

The team of U.S. Pelagus, Genova in 1926.
Source: Tutti gli Sports; 1926

1926: The team of Sportiva Sturla

The team of Sportiva Sturla, Genova in 1926.
Source: Tutti gli Sports; 1926

1929: The team of G.S.F. Camogli

The team of G.S.F. Camogli, Liguria/Italy in 1928.
Source: Tutti gli Sports; 4-11 August 1929

1929: The team of Andrea Doria, Genova

The team of Andrea Doria, Genova in 1929.
Source: Tutti gli Sports; 4-11 August 1929

1933: The team of S.S. Albarese, Genova

The team of S.S. Albarese, Genova in 1933.
Source: Tutti gli Sports; 23-30 July 1933

1933: The team of S.S. Lazio, Roma

The team of SS Lazio, Roma in 1933.
Source: Tutti gli Sports; 23-30 July 1933

1933: The team of SS Nicola Mameli

The Water Polo team of S.S. Nicola Mameli (Voltri, Genova) in 1933.
Source: Tutti gli Sports; 23-30 July 1933

1933: The team of Rari Nantes Camogli

The Water Polo team of Rari Nantes Camogli in 1933.
Source: Tutti gli Sports; 23-30 July 1933

1933: The team of Canotierri Milano

The Water Polo team of Canotteri Milano in 1933.
Source: Tutti gli Sports; 23-30 July 1933

1933: The National Team of Italy

The Water Polo and Swimming National team of Italy that played against Hungary in Napoli in 1933. The game won by the Hungarians by 12-1 was held at the pool of O.N.Balilla of Napoli.
Source: Tutti gli Sports 3-10 September 1933

1928: The team of Sampierdarena, Genova

The team of the 32a Legione di Sampierdarena, Genova one of the teams of Liguria that competed at the 1928 Italian Championship.
Source: Tutti gli Sports; 28 July - 5 August 1928

1928: The Champions of Andrea Doria

Another picture of Andrea Doria, Genova winner of the 1928 Italian Championship.
Source: Tutti gli Sports; 29 July - 5 August 1928

1928: The team of U.S.Porticello, Liguria

The team of U.S. Porticello, Liguria (Italy) that took part in the local competition aiming to promote " Palla a Nuoto" in 1928.
Source: Tutti gli Sports, 5-12 August 1928

1928: The team of U.S. Portoria, Liguria

The team of U.S. Portoria, that took part in the local competition aiming to promote " Palla a Nuoto" in 1928 (Water Polo was called liked that, in Italy during this period.
Source: Tutti gli Sports, 5-12 August 1928