The team of Sliema A.S.C of Malta in 1979: Michael Soler, Edward Calleja, Peter De Cesare, Adrian Meli, Michael Gatt, James Scerri, Marco Manara, Ray Manara, Alex Tonna, Ray Vella, , Mario Salnitro, Franz Frendo (coach).
The National team of Hungary that took part in the International tournament “Trofeo Italia” held in Nijmegen, Netherlands, 1953.
The legendary French player Henri Padou posing with the great Hungarian players Gyorgy Karpati and Istvan Szivos Sr., during Helsinki 1952 Olympic Games.
The National team of Hungary winner of the gold medal in Helsinki 1952, Olympic Games: Gyorgy Vizvari, Istvan Hasznos, Kalman Markovits, Antal Bolvari, Miklos Martin, Dezso Gyarmati, Laszlo Jeney, Istvan Szivos Sr., Dezso Lemhenyi, Gyorgy Karpati, Fabian Dezso, Szittya Karoly, Antal Robert.
The team of Magyar Úszó Egylet (MUE), Budapest in 1938.
The National team of Hungary coached by the legendary Kalman Markovits in 1968. Standing L-R: Bodnar, Konrad I, Szivos, Gyero, Dr. Karpati, Markovits (coach). Seating L-R: Sarosi, Konrad II, Domotor, Ambrus, Rusoran, Pocsik.
The pioneers team of “Mytilene Nautical Club” - island of Lesbos, Greece in 1932.
The team of “Pallesbiakos”, based in the island of Lesbos, Greece in 1931. Standing L-R: G. Vasiliadis, M.Malidis, L.Kiskilis, V.Saroglou, G.Papaioannou. Kneeling L-R: D.Nakelis and S.Konakas.
The team of “Aris Lesbou”, based in the island of Lesbos, Greece in 1931. From L-R: Giorgos Kavouras, Theodoros Srafanou, Michail Karafillas, Hiraklis Giannakopoulos, Dimitrios Sabbas, Nikomachos Laskaridis and Telos Pavlidis.
Group of international referees, in player’s costume, prior to a friendly match against the Journalists team, in the margin of Split 1981 European Championships.
The President of F.I.N.A., Ante Lambasa, presents the Cup to Jorge Carmona, captain of C.N. Barcelona and winner of the 1981 European Cup for National Champions.
Manuel Estiarte celebrating with his coach Kalman Markovic the victory of C.N. Barcelona in the 1981 European Cup for National Champions. Behind them appears Juan Jane, who following his great player's carrier, won as Head coach of the Spanish National team, the gold medal in Atlanta 1996 Olympics.
Manuel Estiarte in action during the final match of the 1981 European Cup for National Champions between his team, Club Natacion Barcelona and Spandau 04 from Berlin.
The legendary Hungarian Kalman Markovic, coach of “Club Natación Barcelona” celebrates the victory of his team in the 1981 European Cup for National Champions.
The team of “Club Natación Barcelona” winner of the European Cup for National Champions in 1981. The team coached by the legendary Hungarian Kalman Markovic: Salvador Franch, Miguel Chilida, Ernesto Gonzalez, Juan Jane, Manuel Estiarte, Ignacio Lobera, Diego Odena, Joaquin Barcelo, Antonio Aguilar, Jorge Carmona, Federico Sabria, Leonardo Ribera, Juan Marimon. Final ranking: 1. CN Barcelona, 2. Spandau 04, 3. Vasas Budapest, 4. AZC Microlife).
Manuel (Lolo) Ibern, coach of the Spanish team, leading his players during the 5th Tungsram Cup held in Budapest from 6 to 13 July 1982. Among his players we note the legendary Manuel Estiarte (Nr 5) and the current coach of the Spanish National team Rafael Aguilar (Nr.7).
Cover of the official program, of Leipzig, 1962 European Championships.
The Water Polo team of Fort Amador, Panama, winners of the Pacific side canal zone Championship. Fort Amador was a former US Army base protecting the Pacific (southern) end of the Panama Canal at the Panama Bay. Ft. Amador was the primary on-land site, lying below the Bridges of the Americas.
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The team of “Gimnasia y Esgrima”, Buenos Aires in 1946. From L-R: Sebastian Avalos Noguera, Jose Iglesias, Jose Farulla, Roberto Ramicone, Hector Caputo, Rogelio Leyendo, Francisco Trimboli, Enrique Fraga, Manuel M.Pegasano, Luis Diez.
The team of University of California, Los Angeles in 1960. Top row: “Buzz” Galuskin, Rob Masten, “Lucky” Cole, Dick Douglas, Ross Robeson, Jack Fullerton (assistant coach), Jerry Astourian (Head Coach). Bottom row: Leo Deege, Brian Forst, Kim Casteel, Larry Gratt, Bert Fickerson, Mark Siegel.
Action during a game of University of California, Los Angeles in 1958.
The team of University of California, Los Angeles in 1958. First row: Fred Simpson, Jim Robeson, Gary Knox, Earl Goldberg, Jim Krueger. Back row: Jerry Astourian (coach), Jack Gratty (assistant coach), Jack Fullerton, Roland Lindstrom, Kim Casteel, Lloyd Jacobsen (Mngr), Bill Tostenson.
The team of University of California, Los Angeles in 1957. Top row: Len Jacobson, Dale Larson, Gary Knox, John Welker, Dick Henry, Head Coach Don Park. Bottom row: Jim Krueger, Ross Roberson, Dave Tostenson, Stan Fox, Sean Holland, Gary Phillips. Jim Kaac.
The team of University of California, Los Angeles in 1956. Top row: Coach Magnus Syverson, Thayer, Swiertz, Rosenthal, Bernstein, Welker, Raffeto, Kaae, Doner, Flood. Bottom row: Swart, Theurer, Fox, Hirsch, Barry Mostovoy, Dave Drum, Doug Moor (Mngr), Howard.
Medal issued by the "Cercle Royal de Natation de Brussels", Belgium in1920.
First Day Cover issued in Budapest, Hungary on the occasion of Munich 1972 Olympic Games.
Water Polo medal issued in Belgium in 1931. The medal is signed by the artist Simon Goossens, a Belgian sculptor, who won a silver medal in the art competitions of the Antwerp 1920 Olympic Games for his "Les Patineurs" ("Skaters").
The team of Great Britain, gold winners in Stockholm 1912 Olympic Games. The team: Charles Sydney Smith (goal), George Thomson Cornet and, Charles Bugbee (backs), Arthur Edwin Hill (centre half-back), George Wilkinson, Paul Radmilovic and Isaac Bentham (forwards). Standing at the left is Walter Brickett, coach of the team.
The team of Sweden silver medallist in Stockholm 1912 Olympic Games. The team: Thorsten Kumfeldt (goal), Harald Julin and Max Gumpel (backs), Pontus Hanson (centre half-back), Wilhelm Andersson, Robert Andersson and Eric Bergqvist (forwards).Source: Den Femte Olympiaden, i Bild och Ord
General view of the Swimming Stadium and the spectator’s tribune in Stockholm 1912 Olympic Games. The Stadium, venue of Swimming, Water Polo and Diving competitions, was a temporary construction, fixed on the waters of Djurgårdsbrunnsviken, which offered the greatest advantages, as regards natural facilities for the building of stands along the shores. In addition, the waters offered a protection against currents. To note that none of the open air swimming baths of Stockholm could be used for the purpose, the largest not measuring more than 33,3 metres in length, while the International Rules for Swimming Competitions prescribe a minimum length of 100 metres for swimming races above 500 metres.
Action during the game of Yugoslavia and U.S.A.(4-2) in Helsinki 1952 Olympic Games. The team of Yugoslavia: Kovacic, Z., Bakašun. V., Štakula, I., Kurtini, I., Vuksanovic, B., Ježic, Z., Radonic, L. The U.S. team: Bisbey, H., Lake, N., Jaworski, E., Dornblaser, N., Burns, M., Hughes, R., Koorsten, W.
Action during the game of Italy and Spain (2-1) in Helsinki 1952 Olympic Games. Italy: Gambino, R., Polito, V., Rubini, C., Ognio, G., Arena, E., De Sanzuane, R., Mannelli, M. Spain: Ribera, L., Conde, R., Bazan, J., Queralt, R., Castillo, F., Mestres, A., Abellan J.
The team ofd Netherlands, 7th in Mexico 1968 Olympic Games. The players: Bart Bongers, Fred van Dorp, Loet Geutjes, André Hermsen, Hans Hoogveld, Evert Kroon, Ad Moolhuijzen, Hans Parrel, Nico van der Voet, Feike de Vries, and Hans Wouda.
The team of Netherlands, 8th in Utrecht 1966 European Championships.
Ruud van Feggelen training the Dutch team prior to Tokyo 1964 Olympics. The team of Netherlands (8th in Tokyo): Jan Bultman, Fred van Dorp. Henk Hermsen, Ben Kniest, Bram Leenards, Hans Muller, Wim van Spingelen, Nico van der Voet, Harry Vriend, Wim Vriend, Gerrit Wormgoor.
General view of the team’s presentation at the International tournament of “Trofeo Italia” held in Nijmegen, Netherlands, 1953.
