1956 The Italian Team prior to Melbourne 1956 Olympics

The Italian team, coached by legendary Andrés Bandy Zólyomy, before the Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games. Standing L-R: Bardi, Manelli, Denerlein, Rubini, Zólyomy, D'Altrui, Cavazzoni, Alfonso Buonocuore, Marcotulli, Antonelli. Squatting L-R: Parmeggiani, D'Achile, Eraldo Pizzo il Caimano, Marciani, Pucci and Lonzi. The youngsters Bandi, Marcotulli, Pizzo and Lonzi didn't finally join the 1956 Olympic team. Source: "Pallanuoto Azzurra: La formula Vincente" by FIN and Claudio Del Vechio, Enrico Cinti.

1959, Beirut: The silver Italian team

The National team of Italy silver winner at Beirut 1959 Mediterranean Games. 

Source: Fritz Denerlein family archives 

1965: Pro-Recco Champion of Europe

The team of "Pro-Recco" winner of its 6th Italian Championship and also winner of the European Cup for National Champions. "Pro Recco" in the final phase of the European competition held in Milan, Italy won against Partizan Belgrade 1-0, Dinamo Magdemburg 5-4 and C.S.K. Moscow 5-4. The team: Merello, Guidotti, Cevasco, Guerrini, Maraschi, Lavoratori,Pizzo, Mittini, Marchisio, Giraldi, Pizzorno.

1971: The Champions of Pro-Recco

The team of “Pro-Recco”, winner of the 1971 Italian Championship. 

Source: Private collection