Water Polo legends

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

1922: The winners of E.N.Tourcoing

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The team of “Enfants de Neptune de Tourcoing” Champion of France in 1922. First from left is the legendary Henri Padou. Source: Methode d...

1951: Medal in memory of Paul Beulque

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Comemorative medal issued in memory of Paul Beulque , on the occasion of the “Journees Paul Beulque, 1951". Source: private collection...

1923: Details of a Water Polo cage

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Drawing with details of a Water Polo cage, presented within the book of Paul Beulque , about Water Polo in 1923. Source: Methode de Natatio...

1923: Water Polo book by Paul Beulque

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Water Polo book written in 1923 by the legendary Paul Beulque, who established the glorious team “Enfants de Neptune de Tourcoing” and in...

1970: The team of SC Rote Erde Hamm

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The team of “SC Rote Erde Hamm”, Germany in 1970 . Hamm is a city in North Rhine Westphalia, Germany located on the Lippe river. Source : ...

1959: The team of Iserlohn Schleddenhofer

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The team of “Iserlohn Schleddenhofer Schwimmvereins” (ISSV), in 1959. Iserlohn is a city in North Rhine Westphalia, Germany. Source: www...
Tuesday, April 29, 2008

1933: Humoristic drawing

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Humoristic drawing with a Water Polo theme issued on the occasion of Torino, 1933 International University Games. Source: private collectio...

1932: Medal of “Club Gimnasia y Esgrima”

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Silver medal issued by the “Club Gimnasia y Esgrima” of Rosario , on the occasion of the 1932 Inter Club Youth Championship of Argentina. So...
Monday, April 28, 2008

1967: The team of VK Jagodina

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The team of VK Jagodina, Serbia in 1967. Jagodina is a town located in the central Serbia, south of Belgrade on the banks of river Beli...

1950’s: The team of VK Jagodina

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Another picture of the 1950’s team of VK Jagodina, Serbia. Source: http://www.jagodina.autentik.net/

1950's: The team of VK Jagodina

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The team of VK Jagodina, Serbia in 1950’s. Jagodina is a town located in the central Serbia, south of Belgrade on the banks of river Beli...

1934: The team of Dance Dubrovnik

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The team of Dance Dubrovnik, precedent of JUG Dubrovnik, in 1934. Source: http://dance-dubrovnik.com/

1936: The team of Dance Dubrovnik

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The team of Dance Dubrovnik, precedent of JUG Dubrovnik , in 1936. Source: http://dance-dubrovnik.com/
Sunday, April 27, 2008

1948, London: The US team training at Uxbridge

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Members of the American Water Polo team training at Uxbridge, Middlesex prior to London 1948 Olympic Games. Photo: Popperfoto/Getty Image...

1948, London: The arrival of US team at London

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The US National team arriving at London airport for the London 1948 Olympic Games. Photo: Popperfoto/Getty Images - http://www.gettyimage...

1948, London: The team of Switzerland

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The National team of Switzerland that took part in London 1948 Olympic Games . Top to bottom, L-R: E.Klumpp, H.Keller, H. Burri, R. Hans V...

1933: The Champions of Western Counties

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The Champions team of 'Western Counties Private Baths' of England in 1933. Source: http://www.colinmcc.com/

1981: Ante Lambasa awarding Mateo Manguillot

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FINA’s President Ante Lambasa presenting the “honour of FINA” to the distinguished Spanish Referee Mateo Mangui llot during the European C...
Saturday, April 26, 2008

1968, Mexico: Official Water Polo bulletin

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Cover of the official bulletin of Mexico 1968 Olympic Water Polo competition held from 14 to 26 October. Source: private collection

1968, Mexico: East Germany vs Mexico 12-4

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Action during the match of East Germany (DDR) against Mexico 12-4, in Mexico, 1968 Olympic Games. The DDR team: Georg Fenn, Klaus Schlenkr...

1987: The King and the golden Juniors of Spain

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The King of Spain Juan Carlos receives the Juniors National team of Spain winner of the 1987 World Championships in Sao Paolo, Brazil. Fro...

1982: The National team of Spain

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The National team of Spain that took part at the 1982 World Championships held in Guayaquil of Ecuador. Standing L-R: Pere Robert, Manue...

1970: The Champions of O.S.C. Budapest

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The team of Orvosegyetem Sports Club, Budapest Champions of Hungary in 1970. Standing L-R: Oláh Endre, Konrád I. Sándor, Csikós Ferenc, S...

1972: The team of CUS Roma

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The 1972 team of CUS Roma. Standing L-R: Camillo De Giovanni (coach.), Dominici (President), Galli, Moroli, Placidi, Tonali, Maresca A., ...
Thursday, April 24, 2008

1976: The bronze Juniors of Spain

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The Juniors National team of Spain winner of bronze medal at the 5th European Junior Championships held in Valletta of Malta from 7 to 14 A...

2000 Posts, 350 days, 26.113 visitors

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On May 11th 2007, “Water Polo Legends ” have started to look back with aim to reveal the History of our Sport. Today, “350 days” later, on...

1976: The golden Juniors of Italy

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The Juniors National team of Ital y winner of the 5th European Junior Championships held in Valletta of Malta from 7 to 14 August 1976. Th...

1976: The silver Juniors of Hungary

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The Juniors National team of Hungary, 2nd at the 5th European Junior Championships held in Valletta of Malta from 7 to 14 August 1976. The H...

1920’s: Match in Puerto Chico, Santander

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Water Polo match in Puerto Chico of Santander, Spain in 1920’s. The port city of Santander is the capital of the autonomous community of Ca...
Wednesday, April 23, 2008

1976: The Juniors of USSR

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The Juniors National team of USSR , 5th at the 5th European Junior Champio nships held in Valletta of Malta from 7 to 14 August 1976. The U...

1976: The Juniors of Yugoslavia

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The Juniors National team of Yugoslavia, 4th at the 5th European Junior Championships held in Valletta of Malta from 7 to 14 August 1976....
Monday, April 21, 2008

1978, Berlin: The Greek National team

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The National team of Greece that took part in Berlin, 1978 World Championships. Standing L-R: Andreas Garyfallos (Coach), Sotiris Stathak...
Friday, April 18, 2008

1972, Munich: Marculescu and his Spanish friends

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FINA’s actual Executive Director, Cornel Marculescu, saluting the Spanish officials Joaquin Morera, Fernandez Aguayo and Tomas Batalle in ...

1972, Munich: debut of Eugenio Asencio

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Olympic debut of the legendary Catalan referee Eugenio Asencio in Munich 1972 Olympic Games. Source: archives Mateo Manguillot family

1972, Munich: Great personalities

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Great Water Polo personalities during Munich 1972 Olympic Games. From L-R: Doctor Merino (Spain), Joaquin Morera (Spain) , Ante Lambasa (Y...

1968, Mexico: Abe Fuchs and the Spanish officials

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The legendary Belgian referee Abe Fuchs, referee of the final game between Yugoslavia and USSR in Mexico 1968 Olympics, posing with the di...
Tuesday, April 15, 2008

1911: Match at the lake Paladru, France

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Water Polo match held the 27th of August 1911 in Charavins les Bains, at the Lake Paladru in the in south-east of France. Source: person...

1929: HMS Huntley vs HMS London

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Fleet Water Polo final between HMS Huntley and HMS London held in the island of Malta August 27th, 1929. The HMS London’s squad won th...
Saturday, April 12, 2008

1930: A patience “Water Polo” game

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Vintage patience game with a “Water Polo” theme, made in Germany during the 30’s. Source: private collection
Thursday, April 10, 2008

1983, Rome: The National team of Greece

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The National team of Greece that took part in the European Championship held in Rome, Italy in 1983. Kneeling L-R: Nikos Armenakis, Marc...
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