1905: The team of Millwall SC, England

The team of “Milwall Swimming Club”. The team based in Berrmodesy, South London was second in the South Essex Water Polo League of 1905.
Source: private collection

1968: The team of “Neptunes W.P.C”

The team of “Neptunes Water Polo Club”, in 1968. Standing L-R: I.Camilleri, P.Falzon, A.Portelli, J.Chetcutti, Mr.Scott (Coach). Kneeling L-R: J.Wismayer, W.Mamo, F.Goulder, A.Grixti, P.Cachia.
Source: «50 Years Neptunes W.P.C. » 1929-1979

1964: The winners of “Neptunes W.P.C”

The team of “Neptunes Water Polo Club”, Champions and Cup Winners of Malta in 1964. Standing L-R: B.Portelli, C.Calleja, J.Chetcutti, T.Albanese, Michaleff Eynaud. Seating L-R: M.Fenech, A.Ciantar, W.Mamo, J.Wismayer.
Source: «50 Years Neptunes W.P.C. » 1929-1979

1963: The team of “Neptunes W.P.C”

The team of “Neptunes Water Polo Club”, of Malta in 1963. Standing L-R: V.Cachia, A.Gatt. B.Portelli, M.Fenech, J.Chetcuti. Kneeling L-R: J.Wismayer, E.Ellul, W.Mamo.
Source: «50 Years Neptunes W.P.C. » 1929-1979

1953: The team of “Neptunes W.P.C”

The team of “Neptunes Water Polo Club”, of Malta in 1953.
Source: «50 Years Neptunes W.P.C. » 1929-1979

1962: The team of “PAOK Thessalonikis”

The team of “PAOK Thessalonikis”, winner of the B’ Championship of Greece in 1962. The team: Mastroyiannakis I, II, Metallidis, Chatzivasiliou, Karayiannis, Soumelidis I, Melissidis, Soumelidis II, Maniatis.
Source: Archives of Mr. Anestis Soumelidis, courtesy of Mr. Fotis Papapostolou

1959: Match in the bay of Salonika, Greece

Game in the bay of Salonika for the 1959 Greek Cup between the traditional local teams of “Aris Thessalonikis” and “PAOK Thessalonikis”.
Source: Archives of Mr. Anestis Soumelidis, courtesy of Mr. Fotis Papapostolou

1974: The National team of Greece

The National team of Greece in 1974. Standing L-R: Vassilis Costoulakos (physio), Andreas Garyfallos (Coach), Periklis Damaskos, Koulis Iosifidis, Takis Michalos, Official, Miltos Elefteriadis, Yiannis Palios, Dimitris Konstas. Kneeling L-R: Thomas Karalogos, Anargyros Kehagias, Stathis Sarandos, Spyros Galinos, Yiannis Garyfallos, Yiannis Karalogos and Sotiris Stathakis.
Source: personal archive

1962: The Champions of “Ethnicos Piraeus”

The Champions of “Ethnicos Piraeus” winner of their 12th National Greek title in 1962. Among the players: Manolis Patlakas, Yiannis Thymaras, Petros Kalfamanolis, Andreas Garyfalos, Andreas Kalomiris.

Source: Archive of "Ethnicos Piraeus"

1925: The team of "Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima"

The team of "Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima", Buenos Aires, Champion of Argentina in 1925. From L-R: Ricardo Bustamante, Anibal Vigil, G.Martinez Seeber, Jorge Moreau, Alberto Zorilla, Juan W.Behrensen, Santiago Stipanicic.
Source: El Grafico 14 February 1947

1933: The team of “Hindú Club”, Buenos Aires

The team of “Hindú Club”, Buenos Aires, in 1933. From L-R: Williams Camet, Arouch, Kennedy, Zuckermandl, Beas. Caridad, Ferro, Noou, Guilluy, Milberg, Castelao, Landajo.
Source: El Grafico of 15 April 1933

1910: Water Polo in the “Bandown” Regattas

Water Polo match in the “Bandown” Regattas c.1910.

(Note: Location not identified. Possibly be in France or UK).
Source: “Lectures pour tous”, Hachette - August 1911

1911: Water Polo in Joinville-le-Pont

Water Polo match for the French Championship of 1911 held in Joinville-le-Pont, in the south-eastern suburbs of Paris.
Source: “Lectures pour tous”, Hachette - August 1911

1972: "Neptunes W.P.C." International tournament

International Water Polo tournament held in the "Neptunes Water Polo Club" from 26 to 30, July 1972 with the participation of the National teams of Greece, Scotland, Israel, Switzerland and Malta.
Source: «50 Years Neptunes W.P.C. » 1929-1979

1960’s: The premises of “Neptunes W.P.C.”

The premises of “Neptunes Water Polo Club” in Balluta bay,
St Julian's, Malta in the 60’s.
Source: «50 Years Neptunes W.P.C. » 1929-1979

1950’s: The premises of “Neptunes W.P.C.”

The premises of “Neptunes Water Polo Club” in Balluta bay,
St Julian's, Malta in the early 50’s.
Source: «50 Years Neptunes W.P.C. » 1929-1979

1949: The Champions of “Neptunes W.P.C.”

The team of “Neptunes Water Polo Club” winner of the 1949 Championship and Cup in Malta. Standing L-R: F.Wismayer, L.Demajo, J.Albanese, J.Platts, A.Podesta, A.Mizzi, W.Podesta. Kneeling L-R: B.Portelli, L.Wismayer, F.Miggiani, L.Manche.
Source: «50 Years Neptunes W.P.C. » 1929-1979

1936, Berlin: The National team of Malta

The National team of Malta that took part in Berlin 1936 Olympic Games: Joseph Chetcuti Bonacia, Joseph Demicoli, Anthony J. Lanzon, Arthur Podesta, Wifred Podesta, Fortune “Pippo” Schembri, Sidney Scott and Frank Wismayer, Jack Frendo Azzopardi, C.Parlato, J.Albanese.
Source: «50 Years Neptunes W.P.C. » 1929-1979

1933: The Champions of “Neptunes W.P.C.”

The team of “Neptunes Water Polo Club” Champions of Malta in 1933. In the 30's, Neptunes won the league Championship on the four occasions they took part. That was in 1933, 1934, 1937 and 1938. Back row L-R: John Chetcuti, P.Merciera. Middle row L-R: F.Wismayer, Jim Chetcuti, Alf Lanzon, A.Podesta. Front row L-R: A.Degiorgio, J.Demarco, Is-sur Fred, W.Podesta, J.Albanese.
Source: «50 Years Neptunes W.P.C. » 1929-1979

1932: The team of “Sharks W.P.T.” - Neptunes

The “Sharks Water Polo team” one of the teams of “Neptunes Water Polo Club” of Malta in 1932. Standing L-R: F.Gauci, J.Griffiths, A.Podesta, E.Xuereb. Center: Alf. Lanzon. Seating L-R: R.Wismayer, P.Merciera, S.Pivitera.
Source: «50 Years Neptunes W.P.C. » 1929-1979

1930: The team of “Neptunes W.P.C.”

The team of “Neptunes Water Polo Club” of Malta in 1930. Standing L-R: J.Demarco, F.Wismayer, Alfred Gauci, John Chetcuti, F. Gauci. Middle: Jimmy Chetcuti. Seating L-R: A.Degiorgio, W.Podesta, J.Albanese.
Source: «50 Years Neptunes W.P.C. » 1929-1979

1929: The pioneers of “Neptunes W.P.C.”

The fist team of “Neptunes Water Polo Club” of Malta in 1929. The Neptunes W.P.C. was founded the same year by Mr. Alfred Gauci, called affectionately “is-Sur Fred”, who was its President until 1948.
Source: «50 Years Neptunes W.P.C. » 1929-1979

1927: “Asociación Cristiana de Jóvenes”

The team of “Asociación Cristiana de Jóvenes”, Buenos Aires, Vice Champions of Argentina in 1927.
Source: El Grafico of 1 March 1927

1927: The Champions of “Gimnasia y Esgrima”

The team of “Club Gimnasia y Esgrima”, Buenos Aires, Champions of Argentina in 1927. The team winner of its 6th consecutive national title, from L-R: J.Moreau, L.Rovere, R.Bustamante, A.Virgil, Castro Feijoo, H.Cattaruzz, Gambell Burrows.
Source: El Grafico of 1 March 1927

1986 : The Juniors team of France

The National Juniors team of France in 1986. Standing L-R: Jean-Marie Brun, Hervé Pagliari, Didier Chion, Hervé Richard, Bertrand Gonzalez, Patrice Pecqueur, Μehdi Mohamed, Damien Vandeplasshe, Jean-François Péron. Seating L-R: Phillipe Quintin, François Besson, Laurent Mirisky, Pascal Loustaneau, Yannick Bonniou, Philippe Dejonghe, François Billard, Victor Nataf and Jean-Bernard Decoeyère.
Source: courtesy of Mr. Patrice Pecqueur

1955: The team of Club Atlético Independiente

The team of Buenos Aires, “Club Atlético Independiente” winner of the 1955 Championship of Argentina. The team: Juan Andres, Ruben Cabana, Eugenio Casals, Aldo Almada, E.Carletti, Roberto Bello, Oscar Oshiro, Hugo Sein.
Source: magazin "Los diablos Rojos" Wednesday 4 May 1955

1934: The team of “AC Sparta”, Prague

Trading card Star “bonbons Furth, chocolat” with the team of “AC Sparta” Prague, winner of the 1934 Czechoslovakian Championship.
Source: personal collection

1934: The team of Hagibor, Prague

Trading card Star “bonbons Furth, chocolat” with the team of “Hagibor Prague” in 1934.
Source: personal collection

1930: “The untouchables” of Regatas Santa Fe

The team of Club Regatas de Santa Fe, called “the untouchables”, winners of the 1930 A’ division Chmapionship of Argentina. From L-R: Samatan, Anibal C.Filiberti, Juan D. Escobar Cello, René Giménez Funes, Gomez Iriondo, Angel D. Bonomo and Juan B. Oliveres.
Source: Diario El Litoral, Santa Fe, Argentina; courtesy of Fernanda Giménez

1930: The Champions of Regatas Santa Fe

The team of Club Regatas de Santa Fe, Champions of Argentina in 1930. From L-R: Juan D.Escobar Cello, Anibal C.Filiberti, Héctor Iriando (captain), René Giménez Funes, Marcelo Visentin, Angel D. Bonomo and Juan B. Oliveres.
Source: Diario El Litoral, Santa Fe, Argentina; courtesy of Fernanda Giménez

1979: The legendary Istvan Szivos, Jr.

Front cover of the Hungarian Sports magazine “Kepes Sport” presenting the legendary centre forward Istvan Szivos, Jr., winner of gold medal in Montreal 1976, silver in Munich 1972 and bronze medal in Mexico 1968 Olympic Games.
Source: Szivos family archives

1965: Ferencvaros TC vs Ujpesti Dozsa

Action in the Alfred Hajos pool of Budapest, during the game of "Ferencvaros Torna Club" and Ujpesti Dozsa (8:2) for the Hungarian Championship of 1965.
Source: Szivos family archives

1965: The winners of Ferencvaros Torna Club

The team of "Ferencvaros Torna Club" (FTC) of Budapest winner of the 1965 Hungarian Championship. The team: Ambrus, Szivos Jr., Bolvary, Felkai, Lauko, Gyarmati, Karpati. Coach: Dezso Fabian.
Source: Szivos family archives

1959: Pro Recco starts a great journey

The players of Pro Recco, winners of the 1959 Italian Championship, standing into the boat “Nuova Recco”. From L-R: Giraldi, Merello, Eraldo Pizzo, Guidotti, Pedarsini, Cevasco, Carnevali, Tabasco, Sogliani, Pozzo, Gandolfo. Captain of the boat (and coach of the team) Piero Pizzo. (Missing from the photo Franco Lavoratori).
Source: Pizzo il Caimano by Pier Lorenzo Stagno; SAGEP Editrice Genova

1968, Mexico: The Italian National team

The National team of Italy, 4th in Mexico 1968 Olympic Games. Standing L-R: Antonelli (official), Roldano Simeoni, Alberto Alberani (Recco), Alessandro Ghibellini (Recco), Mario Cevasco (Recco), Giuliano Forcella, Paolo Ferrando (Nervi), Gianni Lonzi (Recco), Franco Lavoratori (Recco), Mario Majoni (Head Coach). Kneeling L-R: Enzo Barlocco (Nervi), Eugenio Merello (Recco), Marsili, Eraldo Pizzo (Recco), Giancarlo Guerrini (Lazio), Gianni De Magistris (Florentia), Tullo Pandolfini (assistant Coach).
Source: Pizzo il Caimano by Pier Lorenzo Stagno; SAGEP Editrice Genova

1970: Book about the life of Eraldo Pizzo

Book about the life and achievements of the legendary player of Pro Recco and the Italian National team Eraldo Pizzo, known as “Caimano”. A marvellous biography written in 1970 by the well known Sports Journalist of “Il Secolo XIX” and the “Messaggero” Pier Lorenzo Stagno.
Source: Pizzo il Caimano by Pier Lorenzo Stagno; SAGEP Editrice Genova

1952: The Juniors U15 of Pro Recco.

The Juniors Under 15 team of Pro Recco in 1952. Standing L-R: Lavarello, Guaraldi, Eraldo Pizzo, Marachi, Schenone (coach). Kneeling L-R: Borri, Torrente, Guidotti.

Source: Pizzo il Caimano by Pier Lorenzo Stagno; SAGEP Editrice Genova

1954: The team of Pro Recco.

The 1954 team of Pro Recco, that took part for the first time in the A’ division of the Italian Championship. Standing L-R: Eraldo Pizzo, Odaglia, Andreani, Maraschi, Pio Levaro (coach). Kneeling L-R: Manuelli, Guidotti, Piero Pizzo, Costaguta.

Source: Pizzo il Caimano by Pier Lorenzo Stagno; SAGEP Editrice Genova

1948: The team of Pro Recco

The team of Pro Recco in 1948. Standing L-R: Guaraldi, Moderini, Giulio Noseda Jr, Pierro Silva, Schenone (coach), Mario Silva, Dellacasa. Knneling L-R: Caffarena, Nanni Zanoni, Piero Pizzo, Picasso.
Source: Pizzo il Caimano by Pier Lorenzo Stagno; SAGEP Editrice Genova

1954: Match in the “Stadio del Nuoto” of Recco

“Stadio del Nuoto” of Recco, Italy during a game of the 1954, A' division Italian Championship.
Source: Pizzo il Caimano by Pier Lorenzo Stagno; SAGEP Editrice Genova