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

1976, Montreal: Hungary vs Italy 6-5

Images from the game of Italy vs Hungary (5-6) in Montreal 1976 Olympic Games. Among various legendary players we can watch in action Gianni De Magistris and Tamas Farago.
The team of Italy silver medal in Montreal 1976 Olympics: Alberto Alberani, Roldano Simeoni, Silvio Baracchini, Sante Marsili, Marcello Del Duca, Gianni De Magistris, Alessandro Ghibellini, Luigi Castagnola, Riccardo De Magistris, Enzo D’ Angelo, Umberto Panerai. Coach: Gianni Lonzi.
The team of Hungary gold medal in Montreal 1976 Olympics: Endre Molnar, Dr. Istvan Szivos, Tamas Farago, Dr. Laszlo Sarosi, Gyorgy Horkai, Gabor Csapo, Attila Sudar, Gyorgy Kenez, Gyorgy Gerendas, Dr. Ferenc Konrad, Tibor Cservenyak. Coach: Dezső Gyarmati,
Source: FINA/SPEEDO directed by Barry Williams

1980: Gianni De Magistris - "Pele of the pools"

Cover of an Italian Sports Magazin of 1980 with the picture of the great Gianni De Magistris. It says "Gianni De Magistris: Pele of the swimming pools".
Source: personal collection  

1981: Trade card with Gianni De Magistris

Trade card of 1981 presenting the Italian superstar of the 70's Gianni De Magistris. De Magistris has been one of the few players in the history of Water Polo that took part in 5 Olympics (Mexico 1968, Munich 1972, Montreal 1976, Moscow 1980 and Los Angeles 1984). 
Source: personal collection 

1948: Andreotti receives the Olympic winners

The team of Italy Gold winners in London 1948 Olympic Games received by the Secretary of the Presidential Council Giulio Andreotti. Among the players: Emilio Bulgarelli, Mario Majoni, and Gildo Arena; Squatting: close to Andreotti, Cesare Rubini and Pasquale Buonocore.

Source: Courtesy of Gino Chiosi and Mario Corcione

1927: The team of Pennsylvania University

The team of University of Pennsylvania , in 1927.
Source: Private collection 

1939: The Juniors of "Victoria" Rijeka

The Juniors team of "Victoria", Rijeka in 1939. Standing L-R: Boris-Bobo Potocnak, Ivica Jobo Kurtini, Aldar Borsic, Slavko Arneric. Squatting L-R: Branko-Kon Kolar, Zdravko Ciro Kovacic, Alfons Zambelli.

Source: BRZE-VISE-JACE by Zdravko - Ciro Kovaci. Courtesy of Mr. Sergio Serko

1938: The team of "Victoria" Rijeka

The team of "Victoria", Rijeka in 1938. From L-R: Bozo Grkinic, Janko Matkovic, Vlado Polic, Vazmeslav Pavevic, Boris Polic, Ivica Kurtini, Dusko Marceta.
Source: http://www.vaterpolo-primorje.hr/

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.

1957: Trofeo Italia - Rubini and Kovacic

Cesare Rubini, captain of the Italian team and the captain of Yugoslavia Ciro Kovacic during the Trofeo Italia held in Zagreb in 1957.

Source: BRZE-VISE-JACE by Zdravko - Ciro Kovaci. Courtesy of Mr. Sergio Serko

1957: Trofeo Italia - Rubini and Kovacic

Cesare Rubini, captain of the Italian team and the captain of Yugoslavia Ciro Kovacic during the Trofeo Italia held in Zagreb in 1957.

Source: BRZE-VISE-JACE by Zdravko - Ciro Kovaci. Courtesy of Mr. Sergio Serko

1956, Melbourne: Golden and Silver medalists

Three Hungarian Golden medalists and two Yugoslavian Silver medalists in Melbourne 1956 Olympics: Juraj Amsel (Yugoslavia, London 1948), Deszo Gyarmati, Ciro Kovacic, Istvan Szivos, Ivo Stakula and Laszlo Jenei.

Source: BRZE-VISE-JACE by Zdravko - Ciro Kovaci. Courtesy of Mr. Sergio Serko

1956, Melbourne: The silver team of Yugoslavia

The team of Yugoslavia, winner of silver medal in Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games. Standing L-R: Ivo Stakula, Tomislav Franjkovic, Ivo Cipci, Marijan Zuzej, official, Vladimir Ivkovic, Bozo Grkinic (coach), Jericevic, Vuksanovic. Squatting L-R: Hrvoje Kacic, Lovro Radonic, Zdravko Ciro Kovacic, Zdravko Jezic.

Source: BRZE-VISE-JACE by Zdravko - Ciro Kovaci. Courtesy of Mr. Sergio Serko

1954, Torino: Ciro Kovacic and Gerrit Bijsma

Ciro Kovacic, captain of Yugoslavia and the captain of Netherlands Gerrit Bijsma during the European Championships held in Torino in 1955.

Source: BRZE-VISE-JACE by Zdravko - Ciro Kovaci. Courtesy of Mr. Sergio Serko

1954, Torino: Szivos - Kovacic and Rubini

Awarding ceremony of Torino 1954 European Championships. On the podium Istvan Szivos (Hungary - Gold), Ciro Kovacic (Yugoslavia - silver) and Cesare Rubini (Italy - Bronze).

Source: BRZE-VISE-JACE by Zdravko - Ciro Kovaci. Courtesy of Mr. Sergio Serko

1953, Nijmegen: The golden Yugoslavians

The team of Yugoslavia winner of the "Trofeo Italia" held in Nijmegen, Netherlands in 1953. Lovro Radonic, Bosko Vuksanovic, Ivo Cipci, Ivo Stakula, Ivo Kurtini, Hrvoje Kacic, Marko Brainovic. Middle row: Jura Amsel, Tomislav Franjkovic, Veljko Bakasun, Dragoslav Siljak, Zdravko Kovacic, Vladimir Ivkovic, Zdravko Jezic.
Source: Narodni Sport 1957

1952, Helsinki: Grkinic, Kovacic, Jeziz, Radonic

Bozo Grkinic, coach of Yugoslavia, winner of silver medal in Helsinki 1952 Olympics and three of his best layers: Kovacic, Jeziz and Radonic.  

Source: BRZE-VISE-JACE by Zdravko - Ciro Kovacic

1950, Vienna: Poster of European Champs

The official poster of the 1950 European Championships held in Vienna.

Source: BRZE-VISE-JACE by Zdravko - Ciro Kovacic

1950, Vienna: The team of Yugoslavia

The National team of Yugoslavia that took part at the 1950 European Championships held in Vienna. Standing L-R: Bakasun, Bonacic (coach), Lozica, Kurtini, Grkinic. Squatting L-R: Jezic, Stakula, Radonic, Kovacic.

Source: BRZE-VISE-JACE by Zdravko - Ciro Kovacic

1948, London: The team of Yugoslavia

The National team of Yugoslavia that took part in London 1948, Olympic Games. Standing L-R: Bakasun, Kurtini, Radic, Strmac, Grkinic, Ciganovic, Giovanelli. Squatting L-R: Kovacic, Brainovic, Amsel.

Source: BRZE-VISE-JACE by Zdravko - Ciro Kovacic

1947, Monter Carlo: Poster of European Champs

The official poster of the 1947 European Championships held in Monte Carlo.

Source: BRZE-VISE-JACE by Zdravko - Ciro Kovacic

1947, Monte Carlo: The team of Yugoslavia

The National team of Yugoslavia that took part at the 1947 European Championships held in Monte Carlo.

Source: BRZE-VISE-JACE by Zdravko - Ciro Kovacic

1947: The National team of Yugoslavia

The National team of Yugoslavia in 1947:  Grkinic, Polic, Defilipis, Kovacic, Blazina, Kurtini.

Source: BRZE-VISE-JACE by Zdravko - Ciro Kovacic

1946: The National team of Yugoslavia

The National team of Yugoslavia in 1946. Standing L-R: Lovro Stakula, Bozo Grkinic, Marko Brainovic, Ivo-Giove Giovanelli, Jobo Kurtini, Zeljko Radic, Veljiko Bakasun. Squatting L-R: Luka Ciganovic, Miro Mihovilovic, Ciro Kovacic, Vlado Polic.

Source: BRZE-VISE-JACE by Zdravko - Ciro Kovacic

1957: Trofeo Italia - The winners of Soviet Union

Another picture of the team of Soviet Union (USSR) winner of the "Trofeo Italia" held in Zagreb in 1957.

Source: Narodni Sport 1957

1957: Trofeo Italia - The winners of Soviet Union

The team of  Soviet Union (USSR) winner of the "Trofeo Italia" held in Zagreb in 1957. From L-R: Gojhman, Semenov, Breus, Kartasev, Kurenoj, Prokopov, Mshvenieradze.

Source: Narodni Sport 1957

1957: Trofeo Italia - The team of Yugoslavia

The team of Yugoslavia that took part at the "Trofeo Italia" held in Zagreb from 13 to 18 August 1957. From L-R: Kovacic, Ivkovic, Jezic, Arneri, Cipci, Kacic, Radonic.

Source: Narodni Sport 1957 

1940: The first Croatian National team

The first Croatian National team, on 15th September 1940 in Split: Mihovilovic, Vidmar, Giovanelli,V.Polic, Stakula, B.Polic.

Source: A Century of Croatian Water Polo

1934, Magdeburg: The team of Yugoslavia

The team of Yugoslavia that took part at the 4th European Championship held in Magdeburg in 1934. The Yugoslav team travel expenses were covered by the Magdeburg Swimming Club and won the 5th place among 10 teams. Yugoslavia lost against Hungary with 3-1, Belgium 3-0, France 2-1 and Netherlands 3-1. The team won against Spain with 3-2 and tied with Czechoslovakia with 2-2. This success was achieved by: Miro Mihovilovic, Vinko Cvjetkovic, Zdravko Samardzic, Marko Bibica, Jozo Dabrovic, Luka Ciganovic, Zeljko Stadinger and Ante Bibica. 

Source: A Century of Croatian Water Polo

1927, Bologna: The team of Yugoslavia

The National team of Yugoslavia that took part in the 2nd European Championship held in Bologna, Italy in 1927. The team leaded by Hrvoje Macanovic (first at the right of the picture): Dinko Fabris, Srecko Culic, Marko Dabrovic, Ante Roje, Mirko Mirkovic, Ivo Dabrovic and Mirko Brajda. Yugoslavia in this first International appearance lost from Belgium with  7:1 and Austria 2:0.

Source: A Century of Croatian Water Polo

1928: The team of V.K. Jadran Split

The team of V.K.Jadran Split in 1928: Zlatko Mirkovic, Sreceko Culic, Andro Kuljis, Ante Roje, Zdravko Birimisa, Mirko Mirkovic and Kruno Besker.

Source: A century of Croatian Water Polo

1912 , Stockholm: Rare video from the finals

Moving images from Stockholm 1912 Olympic Games, including rare scenes of the Water Polo final games.

Source:courtesy of Mario Borrelli

1941: The Champions of Rari Nantes Napoli

The team of Rari Nantes Napoli winner of the Italian A' Division Championship in 1941. From L-R: Enrico Fortunati, Giovanni de Silva, Renato Donadio, Bandy Zolyomy, Gildo Arena and Pasquale Buonocore. (Missing from the picture Emilio Bulgarelli).

Source: Archive of Gino Chiosi; courtesy of Mario Corcione

1935: The Champions of Rari Nantes Camogli

Another picture of Rari Nantes Camogli winner of the A' division Italian Campionship in 1935.

Source: Giuva Baldini; Il mitico Campione della Rari Nantes Camogli; by Aldo Capece

1935: The Champions of Rari Nantes Camogli

The team of Rari Nantes Camogli winner of the A' division Italian Campionship in 1935. Standing L-R: Amoretti, Ognio, Baldini. Center: Majoni. Front L-R: Arienti, Soracco, Schenone.

Source: Giuva Baldini; Il mitico Campione della Rari Nantes Camogli; by Aldo Capece

1933: The team of Rari Nantes Camogli

The team of Rari Nantes Camogli in 1933: Baldini, Amoretti, Majoni, Schenone, Priano, Soracco, Chiarani.

Source: Giuva Baldini; Il mitico Campione della Rari Nantes Camogli; by Aldo Capece

1930: The team of Rari Nantes Camogli

Another picture of the 1930 team of Rari Nantes Camogli. 

Source: Giuva Baldini; Il mitico Campione della Rari Nantes Camogli; by Aldo Capece

1930: The team of Rari Nantes Camogli

The team of Rari Nantes Camogli winner of the regional competition in 1930.  Rari Nantes Camogli (at this time was named C.S.F.Camogli) won against the teams of Pro Recco with 2-0 and S.C.Libertas 1-0)

Source: Giuva Baldini; Il mitico Campione della Rari Nantes Camogli; by Aldo Capece

1929: The team of Rari Nantes Camogli

The team of Rari Nantes Camogli following a victory with 1-0 against the team of Andrea Doria in 1929. 

Source: Giuva Baldini; Il mitico Campione della Rari Nantes Camogli; by Aldo Capece

1927: The team of Rari Nantes Camogli

The team of Rari Nantes Camogli following a victory 3-1 against the team of Sporting Club Quinto in 1927. Standing L-R: Pastorino, Baldini, Pastore, Bonelli. Squatting L-R: Chiarani, Crovari, Marini, Amoretti.

Source: Giuva Baldini; Il mitico Campione della Rari Nantes Camogli; by Aldo Capece