1964, Tokyo: Igor Grabovsky in action

Igor Vladimirovich Grabovsky member of the Soviet team which won the bronze medal in  Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games ready to stop a shot by the Hungarian Zoltán Dömötör  (#4)

Source: http://www.gahetna.nl/ 

1980, Moscow: The Greek Yiannis Vossos in action

The charismatic Greek goalkeeper Yiannis Vossos in the game of Greece vs Netherlands 7-8 at Moscow 1980 Olympics. Yiannis Vossos defended the cage of Greece at the Moscow 1980 and the Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games.

Source: Greek magazin "Thalassia Sport & Piscina", September 1980

1968, Mexico: Tetunosuke Ishii in action

The goalkeeper of Japan Tetsunosuke Ishii in action in the game of Japan against the Netherlands in Mexico 1968 Olympic Games

Source: http://www.gahetna.nl/

1976, Montreal: The Dutch goalie Evert Kroon in action

The goalkeeper of Netherland Evert Kroon in the game of Hungary vs Netherlands 5-3 at Montreal 1976 Olympics. Kroon defended the cage of Netherland in three Olympic Games 1968, 1972 and 1976.  

Source: http://www.gahetna.nl/

1968, Mexico: The Cuban goalie Oscar Periche in action

The goalkeeper of Cuba Oscar Periche in the game of Cuba vs Netherlands 5-8 at Mexico 1968 Olympics. Periche defended the cage of Cuba into four Olympic Games 1968, 1972, 1976 and 1980.

Source http://www.gahetna.nl/

1976: Gunter Kilian in action

In action Gunter Kilian (born 1950 in Wurzburg, Germany), goalkeeper of S.V. Wurzburg 05, and the German National team. Gunter Kilian, on of the best German goalies in the 70's, took part in Mexico 1968 and Montreal 1976 Olympic Games. He has been European Champion in Split 1981 and in Club level winner of 5 National titles.

Source: courtesy of SV Wurzburg 05 Archive

1976, Montreal: Alberto Alberani in action

The Italian Alberto Alberani, (born in Florence in 1947) has been one of the best goalkeepers of the 70's. Alberani who has been player of Pro Recco, competed in four consecutive Olympic Games (4th in Mexico 1968, 6th in Munich 1972, 2nd in Montreal 1976 and 8th in Moscow 1980).
Source: photo retrieved from the official Report Montreal 1976 Olympic Games

1957: Zdravko Ciro Kovacic

Caricature of the legendary goalie of Yugoslavia and one of the best in the world during the 50's, Zdravko Ciro Kovacic appearing in the Sports newspaper "Narodni Sport" in 1957.

1950’s: The legendary goalie László Jeney

The legendary goalie of Hungary László Jeney (May 30, 1923 – April 24, 2006) in action. Jeney competed at four Olympic Games: London 1948, Helsinki 1952, Melbourne 1956 and Rome 1960.
Source: 'Aranykor' by Dezső Gyarmati and Gergely Csurka;

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.

1948, London: Italy – Netherlands 4-2

The goalie of Netherlands Joop Rohner is ready to defend his cage against Italy at the Empire Pool of Wembley in London 1948 Olympic games.
Source: Almanach du Sport, 1949

1949: Belgium vs France 3-1, in Milan

Action during the game of Belgium against France (3-1) at the International tournament of Milan, Italy in 1949. Photo: The goalie of Belgium Théo-Léo de Smet ready to save a shot of Alfred Nakache (blue cap).
Source: magazine “But et Club”, 12 Sept. 1949, courtesy of Mr. Karim Isker

1950: The gigantic Van Simaye in action

The gigantic goalie of the French National team and the team of “Enfants de Neptune de Tourcoing” Claude Van Simaye, while saving a shot (with his head) during the game of France against Belgium. The game won by the French team with 7-6 was held at the pool “Tourelles”, Paris in 1950.
Source: magazine “But et Club”,1950, courtesy of Mr. Karim Isker

1943: Luis Diez, goalie of “Gymnasia y Esgrima”

Luis Diez (born in 1923), goalkeeper of “Gymmasia y Esgrima”, Buenos Aires was selected as the best goalie of the Championship of Argentina in 1943. Luis Diez was the goalkeeper of Argentina in London 1948 and Helsinki 1952 Olympic Games.
Source: magazine “El Grafico” 23 April 1943

1983, Rome: Milorad Krivokapić in action

Milorad Krivokapić, goalie of Yugoslavia, in action during the game against Hungary in Rome 1983 European Championship. Krivokapić started his career in "Bijela Brodoremont" and continued in "Primorac Kotor". He won silver medal in Moscow 1980 Olympics, gold in Los Angeles 1984 Olympics and gold as well in Madrid 1986 World Championships. He played 299 games for the National team of Yugoslavia and remains remembered as one of the all-time best goalies in the history of the game.
Source: magazine “Il mondo del Nuoto”, October 1983

1961: Roland Moelle of S.N. Strasbourg in action

The goalkeeper of S.N. Strasbourg, Roland Moelle in action, during a match for the French Championship of 1961.
Source: Le miroir des Sports; 21 August 1961

1950: Johnny Francis in action

Extract from the magazine ILUSTRATED of January 1950. “Powerful scissor-kick has lifted goalie of Plaistow, Johnny Francis more than half-way out of the water as he deflects ball over the net from direct shot”.
Source: magazine “ILLUSTRATED” , January 1950

1979 : The Japanese goalie, Makihashi

The goalkeeper of Japan, Kunihiro Makihashi in action during Mexico 1979 University Games.
Source: International Water Polo magazine 1979

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/

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/