Water Polo legends

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...

Silver Water Polo medal issued in France in the 1930’s Source: private collection

The team of Stockholms Kappsimningsklubbs (SKK), Champions of Sweden in 1945. From L-R: Lennart Andersson, Rolf Juhlin, Olle Westin, Nils ...

The pool of Bologna, Italy venue of the 2nd European Swimming and Water Polo Championships in 1927. Source: courtesy of Mr. Juan Antonio S...

Various trading cards with swimming and Water Polo subject within the 1936 French collection: "Album Nestle - Sports-Contes-Exploratio...

Cover of the Swedish version of the book of the Hungarian Márton Homonnai (originally published in 1935). The preface of the book edited b...

Commemorative medal issued by the Club of Canottieri Napoli, Italy on the occasion of the 1st European Cup for National Champions organized...

The golden team of Great Britain, winner in Antwerp 1920 Olympic Games . The British team won against Spain with 9-0, against the US team ...

The team of Belgium silver medallist in Antwerp 1920 Olympic Games. Belgium won against Switzerland with 11-0, against the Netherlands ...

The team of Sweden bronze medallist in Antwerp 1920 Olympic Games. The Swedish team won against Czechoslovakia with 12-0, against Brazil ...

A spectacular view of the spectators stand during the final game between Great Britain and Belgium in Antwerp 1920 Olympics. Source: Olymp...

Action during the final game between the teams of Great Britain and Belgium in Antwerp 1920 Olympics. Source: Olympiska Spelen Antwerpen by...

Action during the final game between the teams of Great Britain and Belgium in Antwerp 1920 Olympics. Great Britain won the match with 3-2 ...

The pool, of Water Polo, Swimming and Diving competitions, in Antwerp 1920 Olympic Games. Source: Olympiska Spelen Antwerpen by Erik Bergva...

Action during the seminal game between the teams of Belgium and Sweden in Antwerp 1920 Olympic Games. Source: Olympiska Spelen Antwerpen by...

Action during the seminal game between the teams of Belgium and Sweden in Antwerp 1920 Olympic Games. Source: Olympiska Spelen Antwerpen by...

Advertissment of the first large European indoor pool, in the island of Marguerite – Budapest. The 33X18 metres indoor pool was designed by...

Cover of the book written by the legendary Hungarian Márton Homonnay in 1935. Márton Homonnay (1906-1969) competed in Paris 1924, Amsterda...

The Water Polo team of “Hounslow Premier Swimming Club” winners of the Middlesex Junior qualifying league in 1911. Hounslow is the princi...

The Dutch Ruud van Feggelen ready to shot against the French goalie Claude Van Simaye during Vienna 1950 European Championships. The Ne...

Action during the game of Belgium against France (3-1) at the International tournament of Milan, Italy in 1949. Photo: The goalie of Belg...

The National team of France that took part in the International tournament of Milan, Italy in 1949. France won against Sweden but lost ag...

The gigantic goalie of the French National team and the team of “Enfants de Neptune de Tourcoing” Claude Van Simaye, while saving a shot (...

The team of “Enfants de Neptune de Tourcoing” winner of their 33rd Champion title in 1950. From L-R: Van Simaey, Viaene, H.Padou, Dewash, ...

Actions during the final of the 1947 French Championship held at the pool of Paris “Les Tourelles”. The team of “Enfants de Neptune de Tour...

Action during the game of France and Belgium (3-1) at the pool of Paris “Les Tourelles” in 1946. Photo: The Belgian team beats the French...

Action during a game between France and Hungary at the pool of Paris “Les Tourelles” in 1934. Source: Almanac Sport 1935, courtesy of Mr. ...

Action during the match of France and Yugoslavia , at the pool of “Tourelles” in Paris, 1935. Yugoslavia won the match with 3-2. Source: A...

With Hungarian initiatives the great 6-Nations tournaments; Klebesberg and Horthy Cups have been organized between 1929 and 1939. Both t...

Action during the match of France and Belgium, held in Doetinchem, Nethelands for the 1939 Horthy Cup. The French defenders Lefevre and B...

Action during a game between France and Germany at the pool of Paris “Les Tourelles” in 1933. The German goalie Alfred Richter while sav...

Cover of the magazine “Le miroir des Sports of 20 Sept. 1923” presenting a spectacular view of the grand final between " Enfants de Ne...

The team of “Enfants de Neptune de Tourcoing” , Champions of France in 1923. At the final game the team of Tourcoing won against Libellule...

Action during a game of the final phase of the French Championship held at the pool of Enfants de Neptune de Tourcoing in 1923. Source: Le...

Action during a game of the final phase of the French Championship held at the pool of Enfants de Neptune de Tourcoing in 1923. Source: Le...

Humoristic drawing presenting the team of “Enfants de Neptune de Tourcoing”, Champions of France in 1957. From L-R: Yves Couverneur, Gera...

The of “Les Dauphins FC Sète”, in 1973 . Standing L-R: B.Alizard, F.Girma, M.Lepinoy, Michel Idoux, J-M Menadier, M.Gagliano, Philippe Bias...

Water Polo match at the sea pool of “Les Dauphins FC Sète”, in 1960’s. The sea pool was named “ Pool of Raoul Fonquerne” to honour the fi...

The team of “Les Dauphins FC Sète”, in 1959. Standing L-R: Wenger Henry (coach) Benezet Alain, Francois Jean Jacques, Apelzeller, Benezet ...

The pioneers team of “Les Dauphins FC Sète”, Champions of South France in 1912 . Standing L-R: Capelle, Coulon, Broussard, Fabre, Fonquern...