1959, Chicago: Action during the Pan-American

Action during the Pan-American Games held in Chicago, August 1959. The goalie of Argentina Diego Wolff gets out of the water to deflect the ball during the game against Mexico. Argentina defended their Pan-American Championship by defeating Mexico 15 to 4.

Source: private collection

1932: The team of Illinois Athletic Club

The team of Illinois Athletic Club in 1932. From L-R: Dan Komie, Bill Wilson, Mike Howlett, Charles Krueger, Fred Becklenberg, Ralph Breyer, Fred Lauer, Paul Samson.

Source: courtesy of Juergen Meuser

1985: The team of Vomero Rari Nantes

The team of Vomero Rari Nantes in 1985. Standing L-R: Franco Di Meglio (Team Manager), Valentino Confalone, Luigi Pezzullo, Giorgy Gerendas, Giovanni Pessetti, Giulio Morelli, Giuseppe Zizolfi, Gianfranco Guarino, Giovanni Pignatelli, Enzo D' Angelo (Head Coach). Squatting L-R: Gianluca Lanni, Rosario Castellano, Mauro Serappo, Emanuele D'Abundo, Francesco Scivicco, Angelo D'Amelio, Marco Gisondi, Fabrizio Scivicco.

Source: magazine Vomero Rari Nantes 1985-1986

1957: The Champions of Rari Nantes Camogli

The team of Rari Nantes Camogli, Champions of Italy in 1957. R.N. Camogli won the Italian Championships of 1935, 1946, 1952, 1953 and 1957.

Source: Annuario dello Sport 1958; Gazzetta dello Sport

1964: Three players of CSKA Sofia in Naples

The players of CSKA Sofia, Bulgaria; Hadjisotirov, A. Constantinov and N.Exerov who took part at the 1st edition of the European Champions Cup in Naples Italy from 21 to 23 Feb. 1964.
Source: courtesy of Andrey Constantinov

1963: Andrey Constantinov in action

Andrey Constantinov, one of the best Bulgarian players of the 60's-70's, in action, during the game of the 1963 Championship between the teams of CSKA Sofia and Spartak Sofia.

Source: private collection

1965: The Champions of CSKA Sofia

The team of CSKA Sofia (Central Sports Club of the Army) Champion of Bulgaria in 1965. Standing L-R: I.Kovachev, I.Ikonopisov, B.Naumov (goalie), R.Marinov (Coach), N.Exerov, V.Popov, A.Constantinov. Squatting L-R: B.Constantinov, N.Popov, T.Tomov, N.Kamenski, L.Runtov (goalie).

Source: courtesy of Andrey Constantinov

1972, Munich: The National team of Bulgaria

The National team , of Bulgaria just before its departure to Munich 1972 Olympic Games. Standing L-R: N.Gerginov, Al. Spitzer, L.Runtov (goalie), I.Kovachev, L.Hadjisotirov (Head Coach), M.Hristov, V.Tomov. First row L-R: A.Constantinov, T.Tomov, Pl. Brankov, M.Popov, B.Naumov (goalie).

Source: courtesy of Mr. Andrey Constantinov.

1983: The team of Rari Nantes Latina

The team of Rari Nantes  Boscaini Latina in 1983. Standing L-R: Giacomo Falso, Luciano Landolfi, Roberto Migliori, Roberto De Gennaro, Mario Papa, Emiliano Piemonti, Adolfo Marini, Franco Fizzotti, Rodolfo, Notarfranchi, Fabio Bevilaqua. Squatting L-R: Giuseppe Carbonara, Francesco Omarini, Angelo Gulani, Francesco Mori, Fabrizio Salonia.  

Source: courtesy of Roberto De Gennaro

1981: The team of Rari Nantes Latina

The team of Rari Nantes Latina in 1981. Standing L-R: Silvano Spagnoli, Giacomo Falso, Marco Cambon, Luciano Landolfi, Mauro Proietti, Roberto De Gennaro, Antony Vitale, Giuseppe Carbonara (Geppo). Squatting L-R: Alessandro Mariani, Raffaele Valente, Leonardo Zanella, Roberto Pellegrini, Adolfo Marini, Gino Ciattaglia, Massimiliano D'Erme.

Source: courtesy of Roberto De Gennaro

1976: The team of Rari Nantes Latina

The team of Rari Nantes Latina in 1976. Standing L-R: Silvano Spagnoli, Roberto Pellegrini, Gianni Del Giaccio (Coach), Luciano Landolfi, Marco Cambon, Giacomo Falso. Squatting L-R: Giuseppe Carbonara, Pasquale Amoroso, Mario Papa, Massimo Tasselli, Adolfo Marini.

Source: courtesy of Roberto De Gennaro

1975: The team of Rari Nantes Latina

The team of Rari Nantes Latina in 1975. Standing L-R: Giampaolo Paoletta, Silvano Spagnoli, Luciano Landolfi, Gianni Del Giaccio, Giacomo Falso, Rudy Gaetani, Marco Ottaviani, Fabrizio Cirilli, Marco Cambon, Filippo Cosignani. Squatting L-R: Adolfo Marini, Giuseppe Carbonara, Pasquale Maietta, Maurizio Barea and Antonio Bruno.

Source: courtesy of Roberto De Gennaro

1978: The winners of Canottieri Napoli

The team of Canottieri Napoli, winner of the European Club Championship in 1978. The team coached by the legendary Fritz Dennerlein: Enzo D’ Angelo, Guido Criscuolo, Vittorio Formoso, Massimo De Crescenzo, Sergio Pirone, Russo, Paolo De Crescenzo, Renato Notarangelo, Maurizio Migliaccio, Carlo Siena, Mario Scotti-Galletta. 

Source: magazine CAMPANIA Anno XI n.2 Feb-Mar 1979; courtesy of Francesco Li-Donni

1924: The Water Polo team of Porto

The team of Porto, Portugal in 1924.

Source: courtesy of Siscu Pereira and Mario Corcione

1924: The Water Polo team of Lisboa

The team of Lisboa (Lisbon), Portugal in 1924.

Source: courtesy of Siscu Pereira and Mario Corcione

1981: The team of VK "Partizan" Belgrade

The team of VK "Partizan" Belgrade in 1981. Back row L-R: Predrag Vranes,..., Zoran Bratusa, Nikola Stamenic, Milos Vukovic, Zoran Avramovic, Miroslav Sofijanic. Front row: Predrag Manojlovic, Ratko Rudic, Sinisa Segrt, Sinisa Belamaric, .

Source: courtesy of Radovan Milinic, Dragan Djurcic and Vasko Vuckovic.

1980: The team of VK "JUG" Dubrovnik

The team of VK "JUG" Dubrovnik in 1980. Standing L-R: Bozo Vuletic, Dubravko Stanicic, Ivica Dabrovic, Luca Obradovic, Luko Vezilic. Seated L-R: Gojko Vukasinovic, Antonio Milat, Bosko Lozica, Goran Sukno and Luko Vuletic.

Source: courtesy of Radovan Milinic, Dragan Djurcic and Vasko Vuckovic.

1957: Action during "Trofeo Italia" in Zagreb

Action during the International competition "Trofeo Italia" held in Zagreb from 13 to 18 August 1957. 

Source: personal collection

1957: Cover page of "Trofeo Italia" program

Cover page of the 1957 Trofeo Italia official program. The competition has been held in Zagreb from 13 to 18 August 1957 with the participation of USSR, Yugoslavia, Hungary, Italy, Romania and Netherlands.

Source: personal collection

1940: The team of Queen's University, Kingston

The team of Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario Canada in 1940. From L-R: Wallace Berry (Coach), Jack Bie, Dave Duncan, Jack Grant, Roy McMichael, William Brass amd George Clement (trainer). Kneeling L-R: Harry Jones, Bruce McIver, Gerry Hamilton (manager) and W.Gary.

Source: http://queensarchives.wordpress.com/

1972: Carlo Stipanic with the European Cup

The goalkeeper of Mladost Zagreb, Carlo Stipanic holding the European Champions Cup, won by his team during the 1972 European Champions Cup.

Source: personal collection

1972: Alexander Seifert and Carlo Stipanic

The distiguished coach Alexander Seifert, winner of the 1972 European Champions Cup with the legendary goalkeeper of Mladost Zagreb, Carlo Stipanic. The finals of the 1972 European Champions Cup were held in the island of Hvar and the ranking has been: 1. Mladost Zagreb (Yugoslavia), 2. Pro Recco (Italy), CSK Moscow (USSR), De Robben Hilversum (Nedarlands)

Source: personal collection

1972: The Champions of Mladost Zagreb

The team of Mladost Zagreb" ex Yugoslavia (Hrvatski Akademski Vaterpolski Klub Mladost), winner of the 1971-1972 European Cup for National Champions. The team of Mladost: Stipanic, Zuzej, Bonacic, Simenc Z., Lopatny, Poljak, Jeger, Matosic, Radjenovic, Dijakovic and Hebel. Coach of the team Alexander Seifert. Source: personal collection

1997: Art photography - The team of Vouliagmeni

The 1997 Women's team of Vouliagmeni Nautical Club after their 4th Championship title, in a "Fit for Fun" Sports Magazine photo layout by the well known photographer George Kalfamanolis. From L-R: Terri Roupaka, Liana Dima, Niobe Mara, Antiope Melidoni, Alexia Kammenou. Phryne Andrianaki, Gina Roupaka. Alexia Kammenou, along withn twins Gina and Terri Roupaka, went on to coach the team and won two consecutive European Club Championships in 2009 and 2010.

Source: Magazine Fit for Fun 1997

1960, Rome: The gold winners of Italy

The team of Italy winner of gold medal at Rome 1960 Olympic Games: Rossi, D'Altrui, Pizzo, Lonzi, Lavoratori, Parmegiani, Bardi.

Source: personal collection

1942: Poster of Italy vs Hungary

Poster of the game of Italy against Hungary held at the pool Cozzi of Milan on September 1942.

Source: personal collection

1930: "Club Universitario de Buenos Aires"

The team of "Club Universitario de Buenos Aires" (C.U.B.A) in 1930.

Source: El Grafico; 26 April 1930

1930: The team of "Gimnasia y Esgrima"

The team of "Gimnasia y Esgrima" of Buenos Aires in 1930.

Source: El Grafico; 26 April 1930

1930: The team of "Club de Regatas de Sante Fe"

The team of Club de Regatas de Santa Fe, Argentina in 1930.

Source: El Grafico; 26 April 1930.

1930: The team of "Club Neptuno de Montevideo"

The team of "Club Neptuno de Montevideo" Champion of Uruguay in 1930.Source: El Grafico; 26 April 1930

1922: The Champions team of Midland Counties

The team of Midland Counties winner of the 1922 Midland Championship.
Source: private collection

1977: The Champions of Canottieri Napoli

The team of Canottieri Napoli, winner of the 1977 Italian Championship. Standing L-R: Migliaccio, Sergio Pirone, Notarangelo, Siena, D'Angelo, Paolo De Crescenzo, Scotti Galetta, Crisculo, Vigo, Massimo De Crescenzo, Marco Pirone.

Source: magazine CAMPANIA Anno XI n.2 Feb-Mar 1979; courtesy of Francesco Li-Donni

1977: The team of Rari Nantes Napoli

The team of Rari Nantes Napoli that took part in the Italian Championship of 1977. Standing L-R: Auriemma (asssistant Coach), De Medici, Caiazzo, Puttini, Velotto, Recano, Sante Marsili. Squatting L-R: Riccardo Scognamiglio, Mastrogiovanni, Occhiello, Elio Scognamiglio, Ambrosanio.

Source: magazine CAMPANIA Anno XI n.2 Feb-Mar 1979; courtesy of Francesco Li-Donni

1974: The team of Canottieri Napoli

The team of Canottieri Napoli that took the 2nd place in the Italian Championship of 1974. Standing L-R: Concetto Lo Bello, Fritz Dennerlein, Scotti Galletta, Notarangelo, Lignano, D'Urso, Crisculo, Massimo De Crescenzo, Parisio. Squatting L-R: D'Angelo, Paolo De Crescenzo, Pirone, Forte.

Source: magazine CAMPANIA Anno XI n.2 Feb-Mar 1979; courtesy of Francesco Li-Donni

1972: The team of Rari Nantes Napoli

The team of Rari Nantes Napoli that took the 6th place in the 1972 Italian Championship. Standing L-R: Mino Marsili, Peppe D'Angelo, D'Isanto, Enzo D'Angelo. Squatting L-R: Recano, Amato, Velotto, Vittorio Marsili.

Source: magazine CAMPANIA Anno XI n.2 Feb-Mar 1979; courtesy of Francesco Li-Donni

1970: The team of Canottieri Napoli

The team of Canottieri Napoli that took part in the 1970 Italian Championship of 1966. Standing L-R: Simonetti, Paolo De Crescenzo, Vivace, Scotti Galletta, Notarangelo, Sorentino. Squatting L-R: Monizio, Forte, Parisio, Massimo De Crescenzo, Lignano.

Source: magazine CAMPANIA Anno XI n.2 Feb-Mar 1979; courtesy of Francesco Li-Donni

1966: The team of Rari Nantes Napoli

The team of Rari Nantes Napoli that took part in the Italian Championship of 1966. Standing L-R: Mastrogiovanni, Pisani, Caiazzo, Pagnini, D'Isanto, Auriemma. Squatting L-R: Vittorio Marsili, Chiosi, Caramanna, Ambron, Sante Marsili.

Source: magazine CAMPANIA Anno XI n.2 Feb-Mar 1979; courtesy of Francesco Li-Donni

1972, Munich: The team of Hungary

The team of Hungary appearing in the cards (figurine) Panini issued on the occasion of Munich 1972 Olympic Games.
Source: Figurine PANINI Munchen 72; courtesy of Mr. Francesco Li-Donni

1972, Munich: The team of USSR

The team of USSR appearing in the cards (figurine) Panini issued on the occasion of Munich 1972 Olympic Games.

Source: Figurine PANINI Munchen 72; courtesy of Mr. Francesco Li-Donni

1972, Munich: The team of Yugoslavia

The team of Yugoslavia appearing in the cards (figurine) Panini issued on the occasion of Munich 1972 Olympic Games.

Source: Figurine PANINI Munchen 72; courtesy of Mr. Francesco Li-Donni