1928: France Vs Hungary 3-6 at the pool of Paris

Action during a friendly game between France and Hungary (3-6), held at the pool of Paris “Les Tourelles” just before the Amsterdam 1928 Olympics.
Source: public domain 

1906: The team of Brighton Swimming Club

The Brighton Swimming Club's Senior Water Polo team winner of the 1906 Sussex Championship. Brighton SC won also the 1894, 1895, 1900, 1902, 1903, 1906 Sussex Championships. 
Source: http://my-ear-trumpet.tumblr.com

1912: A Water Polo team in the Netherlands.

A group of a Dutch Water Polo players in 1912. 
Source: http://www.geheugenvannederland.nl/

1912: Water Polo match at the pool of Hague.

Water Polo game during the year festival of the "Haagsche Swimming and Polo club" in the pool of Hague, Netherlands in 1912. 
Source: http://www.geheugenvannederland.nl/

1957: The Dutch team at the "Trofeo Italia", Zagreb

The Dutch team during the presentation of the 1957 Trofeo Italia held in Zagreb.
Source: archives of the Royal Dutch Swimming Federation 

1952, Helsinki: The team of Netheralnds departing

The team of Netherlands, 5th in Helsinki 1952 Olympic Games, at their departure for the Games. The  team: Max van Gelder, Gerrit Bijsma, Nijs Korevaar, Cor Braasem, Frits Smol, Ruud van Feggelen, Joop Cabout. 
Source: archives of the Royal Dutch Swimming Federation

1949: The Dutch team winner of Trofeo Italia

Caricature of the Dutch National Water Polo team winner of the prestigious "Trofeo Italia" held in 1949 in Genova, Italy.
Source: archives of the Royal Dutch Swimming Federation

1950, Vienna: The golden Dutch team

The team of Nederlands, winner of gold medal at Vienna, 1950 European Championships along with the Dutch National swimmers prior to departing for the competition. The golden Dutch team: Gerrit Bijsma, Cor Braasem, Rudy van Feggelen, Max Gabout, Hennie Keeteral, Nijs Koorevaar, Frits Smol, Joop Gabout, Gaston Finee and Nico Luchs. Ranking: 1. Nederlands, 2. Sweden, 3.Yugoslavia, 4. Italy, 5. Austria, 6. France, 7. Switzerland.
Source: archives of the Royal Dutch Swimming Federation 

1922: The Women's team of Magyar Úszó Egylet (MUE).

The Women's Water Polo team of Magyar Úszó Egylet (MUE), Budapest in 1922.
Source: www.huszadikszazad.hu/

1938: The team of Ferencvárosi Torna Klub.

The team of Ferencvárosi Torna Klub (FTC) of Budapest in 1938 
Source: www.huszadikszazad.hu/

1941: The team of Ferencvárosi Torna Klub.

The team of Ferencvárosi Torna Klub (FTC) of Budapest in 1941: Török, Molnár, Tátos, Németh, Hohl, Karinthy, Bródy. 
Source: www.huszadikszazad.hu/

1974: Pro-Recco winnner of its 14th title in Italy

The team of Pro Recco wins its 14th National Championship in Italy in 1974. The team: Bianconi, Cattino, Pizzo, Zecchin, Galbusera, Sassarini, Ghibellini, Alberani, E. Barlocco, Solimei and M.Barlocco. 

1974: The winners of Ethnicos Piraeus

The team of Ethnicos Piraeus winner of the 1974 Greek National Championship. The team: Dimitris Kougevetopoulos, Michalis Armenakis, Thomas Karalogos, Yiannis Karalogos, Yiannis Thymaras (Coach), Koulis Iosifidis, Anargyros Kehagias, Petros Chatzikyriakakis, Naso Kondos, Dimitris Theodoropoulos.

Source: arcives Ethnicos Piraeus

1976, Montreal: The bronze team of Netherlands.

The team of Netherlands coached by Ivo Trumbic, bronze winner at Montreal 1976 Olympic Games. The Dutch team: Alex Boegschoten, Toni Buunk, Andy Hoepelman, Evert Kroon, Nico Landeweerd, Hans Smits, Gijze Stroboer, Rik Toonen, Jan Evert Veer, Hans van Zeeland, and Piet de Zwarte. 
Source: http://www.knzb.nl/

1932, Los Angeles: The golden Hungarians

The team of Hungary gold winner at Los Angeles 1932 Olympic Games. Back row: Homonnay, Brody, Nemeth, Ivady, Komjadi (Coach). Front row: Vertesi, Halassy, Keseru, Barta.

1976, Montreal: The team of Yugoslavia

The team of Yugoslavia 5th at Montreal 1976 Olympic Games, coached by Vlaho "Bata" Orlic. Standing L-R: Dejan Dabovic, Uros Marovic, Predrag Manojlovic, Luko Vezelic, Damir Polic Squatting L-R: Zoran Mustur, Bobo Trifunovic, Bosko Lozica, Misa Markovic, Sinisa Belamaric, Predrag Vranes, Djuro Savinovic (Zoran Mustur, Bobo Trifunovic and Misa Markovic finally did not follow the team in Montreal) Missing from the picture Ozren Bonacic
Source: private collection; comments with the assistance of Zoran Mustur

1906: The Champions of Podistica Lazio, Rome

The 6^th edition of Italian Men’s Water Polo Championship in 1906 (not recognized by the Italian Federation, FIN since the 1^st official Championship is considered to take place in 1912), saw four teams competing: Rari Nantes Rome, the Roma Swimming, the Podistica Lazio and Virtus. The team of Podistica Lazio was the winner at the event held at Acque Albule of Tiveri, Rome.

Source: http://www.museounasci.it

1950's: Painting from Sevastopol, 1950's

Painting by the unknown folk artist in Sevastopol, USSR in the 1950's

1906, Athens: The players from Sweden play in Piraeus

Unique document - The Swedish Water Polo players who played in the exhibition game at Middle Olympiad in Athens in 1906 with Piraeus in the background. Those are the first athletes ever who played Water Polo in Greece.

Source: http://arkivgavleborg.blogspot.gr/2012/07/os-i-athen-1906.html

1964, Tokyo: The silver medal of Yugoslavia

The silver medal won by the team of Yugoslavia at the Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games.The Team: Milan Muškatirović, Karlo Stipanić, Ivo Trumbić, Vinko Rosić, Zlatko Šimenc, Božidar Stanišić, Ante Nardeli, Zoran Janković, Mirko Sandić, Frane Nonković, Ozren Bonačić
Source: courtesy of Karlo Stipanić 

1948, London: The Olympic winners

The winners at London 1948 Olympic Games: Italy, Hungary and Holland. 
Source: Picture extracted from IOC's archive and rare footage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2nljTDwMF8

1908: Water Polo at the London Olympic Games

Water Polo competition at London 1908, Olympic Games. To note in the background of Water Polo field, scenes of the Cycling competition held in the White City Stadium.

1968: The winners of Mladost Zagreb.

The the caricature of "HAVK Mladost" Zagreb winner of the 1968 European Champions Cup. The team: Seifert (Head Coach), Lopatny, Bonacic, Jeger, A.Matosic, Poljak, Trumbic, Hebel, Stipanic, Z.Simenc, Pozojevic, Mikac.
Source: courtesy Karlo Stipanic 

1980, Moscow: USSR - Yugoslavia 8-7

Rare footage from the gold game match USSR - Yugoslavia 8-7 at Moscow 1980 Olympic Games. USSR: Sharonov, Kotenko, Akimov, Grishin, Riisman, Kabanov, Barkalov, Shagaev, Mschvenieradze, Ivanov, and Sobchenko. YUGOSLAVIA: Zoran Roje, Milorad Krivokapić, Zoran Gopčević, Boško Lozica, Predrag Manojlović, Zoran Mustur, Milivoj Bebić, Damir Polić, Ratko Rudić, Slobodan Trifunović, Luka Vezilić. 
Source: courtesy Roman Akimov

1956: Soviet "fair play" cartoon

Cartoon made in USSR in 1956 with a Water Polo and Fair play subject. It concernes a Water Polo match with prize a car. The "black swans" turn to cunningly tricks and improper behavior. That does not help them to win, so they realize that by deception and impertinence they will not go away!

1954: The winners of Singapore

The National team of Singapore winner at Manila 1954 Asian Games. Singapore won in the final against Japan with 4-2. The team: Ho Kian Bin, Gan Eng Teck, Kee Soon Bee, Tam Eng Bock, Oh Chwee Hock, Tan Hwee Hock,  Wiebe Wolters

Source: courtesy Ms Justina Tan on behalf of Singapore Swimming Association  

1980 Moscow Olympic Games: USSR vs Hungary 5-4

The game USSR vs Hungary 5-4 for Moscow 1980 Olympic Games USSR: Sharonov, Kotenko, Akimov, Grishin, Riisman, Kabanov, Barkalov, Shagaev, Mschvenieradze, Ivanov, and Sobchenko Hungary: Endre Molnár, István Szívós, Jr., Attila Sudár, György Gerandás, György Horkai, Gábor Csapó, István Kiss, István Udvardi, László Kuncz, Tamás Faragó, and Károly Hauszler
Source: courtesy Roman Akimov 

1961: The Champions of Sandy Bay team

Sandy Bay Men Tasmanian Water Polo Champions in 61. Back row L-R: Robert Wilkinson, Peter Wilson, Philip Bird, Dennis Robertson, Ian Martin (Goalie) and front row L-R: Bruce Wilkinson, Ferdie Kroon, John Brown, B. Dunkin, Ron Nute (Coach). 

Source: http://sandybaywaterpolo.wordpress.com/history/

1960: The Champions of Sandy Bay team.

The team of Sandy Bay Men Tasmanian Water Polo Champions in 1960. From L-R: Philip Bird, Dennis Robertson, Rick Southee, Ferdie Kroon, Fred Eiszele, John Brown, Robert Wilkinson. Source: http://sandybaywaterpolo.wordpress.com/history/

1913: The Swedish Water Polo and Swimming team

The Swedish Water Polo and Swimming team in 1913. Standing L-R: Wilhem Andersson, Cletus Andersson, Max Gumpel, Erik Bergqvist, P.Hansson, Harald Julin, Robert Andersson, Erik Andersson, E.Nauman, G.Wennerstrom, Ad. Andersson.
Source: private collection 

1926: Portuguese final “Nacional” Vs “Maritimo”

Another picture of final of the Portuguese Championship in the port of Funchal in the island of Madeira in 1926, won by Nacional.   

Source: Portugal; Eco dos Sports #28, 1926 Courtesy of “Lisbon Collectors”

1926: Portuguese final “Nacional” Vs “Maritimo”

Final of the Portuguese Championship in the port of Funchal in the island of Madeira in 1926. Alfredo Raria of Nacional handling the ball while Gabriel of Maritimo tries to stop him. Andrade (Nacional), and Quintino (Maritimo), Juza and Guvela (Maritimo).
Source: Portugal; Eco dos Sports #28, 1926 Courtesy of “Lisbon Collectors”

1955: The team of Melville ASC, Perth

The team of Melville Amateur Swimming Club of Perth in 1955. Standing L-R: L. Widdicombe, B. Sharp, J. Widdicombe, P.Bell, J. Bradley, J. Evans, B. Freeman. 
Source: Archives Melville Water Polo Club 

1951: The team of Melville ASC, Perth

The team of Melville Amateur Swimming Club of Perth in 1951. Standing L-R: P. Colleran, A. Prowse, R. Black, D. Faulds, R. Campell, F.Widdcombe, J.Stewart.
Source: archives Melville Water Polo Club 

1976, Montreal: The golden team of Hungary

The team of Hungary gold winner at Montreal 1976 Olympic Games. The team: Edre Molnar, Dr. Istvan Szivos, Tamas Farrago, Dr. Laszlo Sarosi, Gyorgy Horkai, Gabor Csapo, Attila Sudar, Gyorgy Kenez, Gyorgy Gerendas, Dr. Ferenc Konrad and Tibor Cservenyak.
Source: private collection 

1956: The national team of Yugoslavia

The National team of Yugoslavia prior to Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games. Lovro Stakula (coach), Dragoslav Siljak, Jani Barle, Boris Cuvkas, Gojko Arneri, Ivo Cipci, Zoran Jankovic, Zlatko Simenc, Uros Roje, Ivo Stakula Kovendic, Miro Cirkovic, Juraj Amsel, Hvorje Kacic, Tomislav Franjkovic, Bozo Grinic (trainer), Antun Nardelli, Vladimir Ivkovic, Lovro Radonic, Bosko Buksanovic, Zdravko Kovacic, Zdravko Jezic.

Source: A century of Croatian Water Polo 

1981: Cuba winner at the University Games

The National team of Cuba, winner at the University Games held in Bucharest Romania in 1981. 

Source: magazine “Il mondo del Nuoto”

1906: The team of Princeton University.

The team of Princeton University, New Jersey in 1906
Source: public domain 

1959: The team of Olympiacos Pireaus

The team of Olympiacos Piraeus, finalist in the 1959-60 Greek Championship of 1st Division. Among the players we recognize Babis Moutsatsos, Makis Charitos and Dinos Mourtzis.
Source: http://babismoutsatsos.com/

1954: The winners of Singapore

The team of Singapore gold winner at the 2nd Asian Games in Manila, 1954. The team: Kee Soon Bee (Captain), Tan Hwee Hock, Gan Eng Teck, Tan Eng Bock, Keith Mitchell, Oh Chwee Hock, Wiebe Wolters and Oh Kian Bin.

Source: courtesy of Marcus Ng