1900’s: Girls playing Water Polo in the beach

Colourful English trade card of the 1900’s showing girls playing Water Polo in the beach.
Source: private collection

1929: HMS Cardiff vs HMS London

Postcard view of the 1929 Royal Navy fleet water polo final between HMS Cardiff and HMS London. London won the match 5-0 on 17th August 1929. HMS Cardiff is in the background with watching sailors.
Source: private collection

1910’s: Water Polo in Avon river, Warwickshire

Water Polo match in the river Avon close to Rugby town in Warwickshire, England in the 1910’s. Rugby town is credited with being the birthplace of rugby football.
Source: private collection

1900’s: "Tough struggle" by J.Baines Cards

Interesting trading card with a Water Polo theme issued in the early 1900’s by J.Baines Cards, Bradford. J.Braines cards were usually covering subjects of Rugby League, Rugby Union,Association football, Cricket & Golf.
Source: courtesy of Frédéric Humbert; http://rugby-pioneers.blogs.com/

1969: The elegant and expressive Bob Horn

Bob Horn, member of the 1956 and 1960 US Olympic team and Coach of the 1969, 1971 and 1972 University of California, Los Angeles teams that won the respective NCAA Championships.
Source: Photo courtesy of UCLA Water Polo". This picture is for viewing purposes only. No reproduction or distribution rights are granted.

1968: Bob Horn coaching UCLA

Bob Horn, coaching the 1968 team of University of California, Los Angeles. The team: Bob Allison, Doug Anderson, Dave Anduri, Jack Bariteau, Bill Cole, Andy Degues, Chuck Dragicevich, Jim Ferguson, Steve Flecher, Dave Follette, Curt Hansen, Mike Kent, Jeff Losch, Mike Ogara, Tom Omdahl, Terry Palma, Jim Slatten, DaleThomsen, Torrey Webb.

Source: Photo courtesy of UCLA Water Polo". This picture is for viewing purposes only. No reproduction or distribution rights are granted.

1969: The winners of UCLA

The team of University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) winner of the 1969 NCAA Championship. The team: Pat Louglin, Jack Bariteau, Gregg Arth, Paul Becskehezy, Torrey Webb, Jim Ferguson, Steve Gentes, Doug Anderson, Carl Thomas, Andy Degeus, Jim Puffer, Bob Allison, Bob Ramsey, Doug Routh. Head Coach: Bob Horn and assistant Coach: Buzz Thayer.
Source: Photo courtesy of UCLA Water Polo". This picture is for viewing purposes only. No reproduction or distribution rights are granted.

1966: The team of UCLA

The team of University of California, Los Angeles, that took part into the 1966 Conference Championship Competition. Front row L-R: “Buzz” Thayer – assistant Coach, Ken Smith, Bob Teele, Jay Cambell, Roger Siegel, Garrett Wittkopp, Tim Cannis, Bob Horn – Head Coach. Middle row: Stan Cole, Tyke Morris, Torrey Webb, Rody Davis, Dave Follette. Back row L-R: Jim Delacy, Russel Webb, Bruce Bradley, Jim Slatton and Steve Mandell.
Source: Photo courtesy of UCLA Water Polo". This picture is for viewing purposes only. No reproduction or distribution rights are granted.

1967: Bob Horn coaching UCLA

The legendary coach of University of California, Los Angeles, Bob Horn coaching his team during the 1967 NCAA Championship.
Source: Photo courtesy of UCLA Water Polo". This picture is for viewing purposes only. No reproduction or distribution rights are granted.

1967: The team of UCLA

The team of University of California, Los Angeles that took part into the 1967 NCAA Championship. Bottom row: John Montrella, Stan Cole, Russ Webb. Second row: Bob Teele, Bob Horn (head Coach), Ken Smith, Jim Slatton, Bruce Bradley, Tom Omdahl, Dennis Moonier. Top row: Chuck Bergman, Steve Fletcher, Dale Thomson, Dave Follette, Doug Anderson, Jim DeLacy, Jim Kauffman, Garrett, Whittkopp, Roger Siegal.
Source: Photo courtesy of UCLA Water Polo". This picture is for viewing purposes only. No reproduction or distribution rights are granted.

1965: The team of C.N. Montjuic

The team of Club Natacion Montjuic - Barcelona in 1965. Standing L-R: Alonso, Bonet, Carabí, Pitart, Molinero. Kneeling L-R: Romero, Escolies, Medina(coach), Rosselló, Brascó
Source: courtesy of Juan Antonio Molinero and Pepe Brasco

1963: The team of C.N. Montjuic

The team of Club Natacion Montjuic - Barcelona in 1963. Standing L-R: Brascó, Alonso, López, Carmany (coach), Bonet, Molinero. Kneeling L-R: Escolies, Romero, Gónzalez, Rosselló
Source: courtesy of Juan Antonio Molinero and Pepe Brasco

1932: Mauricio Zuckermandl, in action

In action, Mauricio Zuckermandl, one of the best players of the National team of Argentina and “Gimnasia y Esgrima”of Buenos Aires in 1932.
Source: El Grafico 1932

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