1936: The winners of Los Angeles Athletic Club

The team of Los Angeles Athletic Club by defeating New York Athletic Club with 3-1, won the US National Championship in 1936. The Los Angels team earned the right to represent USA at the Berlin 1936 Olympic Games. Front row L-R: Clyde Swendsen (coach), Wally O’Connor, Philip Daubenspeck, Kenneth Beck, Frank C. Graham, Foster. Back row L-R: Ranger, Charles Finn, Charles McCallister, Strong, Herbert Wildman, Chewning. The US team in Berlin 1936, ibcluded seven players of LAAC (Wally O’Connor, Philip Daubenspeck, Kenneth Beck, Frank C. Graham, Charles Finn, Charles McCallister, Herbert Wildman) and four players from other Clubs (Dixon Fislke, Fred Lauer, Raymond Ruddy, William E.Kelly).
Source: private collection

1924: The Champions of Illinois AC

The Illinois Athletic Club team winner of the 1924 A.A.U. title against the Olympic Club of San Francisco. This team won 8 National Championships since 1914. From L-R: Fred Lauer, Johnny Weissmuller, Archie Wallen, Francis Mac Dermott, Oliver Horn, Buddy Wallen, Harry Hebner, Floyd Towne, Perry Mc Cillivray and the coach William Bachrach.
Source: private collection

1906: The team of HMS "Sandhurst"

The team of the HMS "Sandhurst", of the English Royal Navy, in 1906.
Source: personal collection

1981: The team of N.A.O. Kerkyra, Greece

The team of N.A.O.K. (Nautical and Athletic Club of Kerkyra island), Greece in 1981. Standing L-R: Karapanos, Loubos (Manager), Grekas, Tsiminos, Lidovois, Tarandos, Kyres, Yihalas, Zoupanos. Squatting L-R: Makris, Vergos, Diavatis, Katsaitis, Michas.
Source: courtesy of Socratis Politis and Spyros Tsiminos

1978: The team of N.A.O. Kerkyra, Greece

The team of N.A.O.K. (Nautical and Athletic Club of Kerkyra island), Greece in 1978. Back L-R: Karapanos, Karoubis, Tarandos, Tsiminos, Vrachliotis, Kyres, Yiohalas. Middle L-R: Michas, Makris, Zoupanos, Alifierakis, Vergos. Front L-R: Diavatis, Katsaitis, Karydis, Mavronas.
Source: courtesy of Socratis Politis and Spyros Tsiminos

1968: The team of N.A.O. Kerkyra, Greece

The team of N.A.O.K. (Nautical and Athletic Club of Kerkyra island), Greece in 1968. Standing L-R: Doukakis, Karapanos Yiannis, Boufesis Spyros, Grekas K, Kafarakis G, Trousas Spyros (manager), Tsiminos Spyros, Katsouris Makis, Sgouropoulos Spyros, Karoulis Alkis (coach). Squatting L-R: Mazarakis K, Zoupanos Spyros, Michas Spyros.
Source: courtesy of Socratis Politis and Spyros Tsiminos

1963: The team of N.A.O. Kerkyra, Greece

The team of N.A.O.K. (Nautical and Athletic Club of Kerkyra island), Greece in 1963. Standing L-R: Moumouris Andreas, Arvanitis Andreas, Protopsaltis Iakovos, Zobanakis Yiannis (coach), Niarchos, Trousas Spyros. Squatting L-R: Alamanos Andonis, Metalinos Aris, Kritikos Spyros. Kerkyra (Corfu) is the second largest island of the Ionian Sea.
Source: courtesy of Mr Socratis Politis and Spyros Tsiminos

1968: Mladost wins the European Championship

The team of Mladost Zagreb winner of the 1968 European Champions Cup: Stipanic, Jonke, Trumbic, Bonacic, Simenc, Poljak, Jeger, Zuzej. In the series of final games Mladost won in Zagreb against Dinamo Bucarest with 4-2 and tied 4-4 in Bucarest.
Source: magazine Natacion, November 1967

1970: The winners of Mladost Zagreb

The team of Mladost Zagreb winner of the 1970 European Champions Cup: Stipanic, Trumbic, Bonacic, Simenc, Lopatny, Matosic, Poljak, Jeger, Zuzej, Posojevic, Mikac, Hebel.
Source: magazine NUOTO, January 1970

1970: The European finalists of Pro Recco

The team of Pro Recco, Champions of Italy and finalists at the European Champions Cup in 1970. In the two final games, Pro Recco lost 5-3 against Mladost Zagreb (in Belgrade) and won in Genoa 3-2. The team : Solimei, E. Pizzo, Ghezzi, Marchisio, Alberani, Lavoratori, Ghibellini, Galbusera, Cevasco, Zecchin.
Source: magazine NUOTO, January 1970

1921: Water Polo in the port of Split

Water Polo match in the port of Split, Croatia on the occasion of presence of British Navy in 1921. Source: courtesy of Mr. Zoran Kacic

1952: The National team of Argentina

The National team of Argentina winner of the South-American Championship held in Lima, Peru in 1952. The Argentinean team, then, participated at the Helsinki 1952 Olympics. The team: Osvaldo Codaro, Luis Díez, Luis González, Rubén Maidana, Roberto Marino, Luis Normandin, Mario Sebastián, Ladislao Szabo, Carlos Visentín, Marcelo Visentín.
Source: “Mundo deportivo” Argentina; 27 March 1952

1952: The Champions of “Comunicaciones”

The team of Club Personal del Ministerio de Comunicaciones, Buenos Aires, Champion of Argentina in 1952. The team: Julio Irigoyen, J.Sanjurjo, Luis Gonzalez, E.Cevasco, E.Viva, Osvaldo Codaro.
Source: “Mundo deportivo” Argentina; 31 January 1952

1952: The team of Gymnasia y Esgrima

The team of Gymnasia y Esgrima, Buenos Aires, 3rd in the Championship of Argentina in 1952. The team: Luis Diez, Ladislao Szabo, F.Trimboli, Jose Farulla, Manuel Pegasano, O.Gimenez, E.Corsi.
Source: “Mundo deportivo” Argentina; 31 January 1952

1932: The team of University of Illinois

The team of University of Illinois in 1932. Front row: Feinberg, Brock, Pashby, Williamson, Hines. Back row: E.J.Manley (coach), Hanson, Sinnock, Monson, Aldrich, Fries.
Source: Intercollegiate Swimming guide; Spalding’s athletic Library 1933.

1932: The team of Stanford University

The team of Stanford University in 1932. Front row: Sprague (asst. Coach), Juda, McGovern, Clark, Booth, Clapp, Tebbets, Andersen, Kalenborn, McDowell. Back row: Brandsten (Coach), Throndson, Edwards, Harris, Linton, Woods, Knapp, Avery, Wiget, Murietta, Kinkead, Thornton (asst. Coach).
Source: Intercollegiate Swimming guide; Spalding’s athletic Library 1933.

1932: The freshmen team of Stanford University

The team of Stanford University (freshmen) in 1932. Front row: Sprague (asst. Coach), Raranik, Capera, Boothe, Benit, Friedman, Irvine. Back row: Brandsten (coach), Fry, Cook, Hirsh, Triolo, Nicholls, Thornton (asst. Coach).
Source: Intercollegiate Swimming guide; Spalding’s athletic Library 1933.

1932: The team of Northwestern University

The team of Northwestern University (Evanston, Illinois, USA) in 1932. Front row: Rosen, Highland, Roberts, Boyer, Wilson, Wilcox, McManus. Back row: Debenham, Bernolfo, Tom Robinson (coach), Miller, Tracy, Buker.
Source: Intercollegiate Swimming guide; Spalding’s athletic Library 1933.

1964: The winners of Szolnoki Dózsa SC

The team of Szolnoki SC, winner of the Hungarian Championship in 1964. Standing L-R: Kuczora Gy., Pintér I., Szegedi K., Czapkó M. coach, Csontos G. intéző, Kanizsa T., Boros O., Kada I. Squatting: Koncz I., Katona G., Pintér II. I., Kuczora F., Urbán L.
Source: http://www.vizilabda-szolnok.hu/

1950: The team, of Szolnoki Dózsa

The team of Szolnoki Dózsa S.C. in 1950. Standing L-R: Dr. Hasznos F., Boros O., Szabó J. Squatting L-R: Bükkösi L., Hegmann Gy., Szarvas A.
Source: http://www.vizilabda-szolnok.hu/

1933: The team of MAV Szolnok

The team of MAV Szolnok, Hungary in 1933.
Source: http://www.vizilabda-szolnok.hu/

1950’s: The legendary goalie László Jeney

The legendary goalie of Hungary László Jeney (May 30, 1923 – April 24, 2006) in action. Jeney competed at four Olympic Games: London 1948, Helsinki 1952, Melbourne 1956 and Rome 1960.
Source: 'Aranykor' by Dezső Gyarmati and Gergely Csurka;

1950: Humoristic drawing of Béla Szepes

Humoristic drawing of Béla Szepes: Martin, Gyarmati, Holop and Győrfi.
Source: 'Aranykor' by Dezső Gyarmati and Gergely Csurka; courtesy of Mrs Zsófia Viló

1950: Humoristic drawing of Béla Szepes

Humoristic drawing of the famous Hungarian artist Béla Szepes: Kislégi, Szittya, Vágó II., Lemhényi, Gyarmati.
Source: 'Aranykor' by Dezső Gyarmati and Gergely Csurka; courtesy of Mrs Zsófia Viló

1951: The cup winners of Budapesti Dózsa S.E.

The team Budapesti Dózsa S.E. (Újpesti TE – UTE) winner of the Hungarian Cup in 1951: Vízvári, Kislégi, Gyarmati, Kun, Martin, Splies, Lemhényi.
Source: 'Aranykor' by Dezső Gyarmati and Gergely Csurka; courtesy of Mrs Zsófia Viló

1951: The Champions of Budapesti Dózsa S.E.

The team of Budapesti Dózsa S.E. winner of the Hungarian Championship in 1951 (after 1956 the team has been renamed to Újpesti TE - UTE): Kislégi, Gyarmati, Kun, Sárkány, Taródi, Várkonyi, Boros, Vízvári, Splies, Martin, Lemhényi, Vágó.
Source: 'Aranykor' by Dezső Gyarmati and Gergely Csurka; courtesy of Mrs Zsófia Viló

1949: The National team of Hungary

The National team of Hungary in the end of 40’s: Győrfi, Szivós, Holop, Csuvik, Gyarmati, Brandi, Fábián, Szittya, Pók, Mezei, János Németh (coach) and Jenő Kolozs.
Source: 'Aranykor' by Dezső Gyarmati and Gergely Csurka; courtesy of Mrs Zsófia Viló

1947, Paris: Hungary wins the Universiade

The National team of Hungary winner of the University Games in Paris 1947: Szuhi, Gergely, Hámori, Gyarmati, Csuvik, Holop, Győrffy, Somóczy.
Source: 'Aranykor' by Dezső Gyarmati and Gergely Csurka; courtesy of Mrs Zsófia Viló

1936, Berlin: The magnificent players of Hungary

The magnificent players of Hungary, gold winners at Berlin 1936 Olympics: Németh, Sárkány, Hazai, Bródy, Halassy, Brandi, Bozsi.
Source: 'Aranykor' by Dezső Gyarmati and Gergely Csurka; courtesy of Mrs Zsófia Viló.

1936, Berlin: The golden Hungarians

The National team of Hungary, gold winner at Berlin 1936 Olympic Games. Standing L-R: Beleznay (coach), Homonnay, Halassy, Sárkány, János Németh, Bródy, Bozsi. Squatting L-R: Tarics, Brandi, Molnár, Piti Kiss.
Source: 'Aranykor' by Dezső Gyarmati and Gergely Csurka; courtesy of Mrs Zsófia Viló

1948: The National team of Hungary

Players of the National team of Hungary during a training in Tatatóváros in 1948, prior to London Olympics. From L-R: Holop, Győrffy, Fábián, Szittya, Mezei, Gyarmati, Csuvik
Source: 'Aranykor' by Dezső Gyarmati and Gergely Csurka; courtesy of Mrs Zsófia Viló

1947: A Hungarian dry land training

The 1947 National team of Hungary during a dry land training:Győrffy, Kutasi, Sárosi I., Jenes, Szigeti, Kislégi, Sólyom, Holba.
Source: 'Aranykor' by Dezső Gyarmati and Gergely Csurka; courtesy of Mrs Zsófia Viló

1947: The National team of Hungary

The National team of Hungary in 1947.
Source: 'Aranykor' by Dezső Gyarmati and Gergely Csurka; courtesy of Mrs Zsófia Viló

1946: The team of MTK Budapest

The team of Magyar Testgyakorlók Köre (MTK), Budapest in 1946: Árvai, Csuvik, Szivós, Schutcz, Schlenker, Szittya, Kőszegi, Vadas.
Source: 'Aranykor' by Dezső Gyarmati and Gergely Csurka; courtesy of Mrs Zsófia Viló

1946: The winners of Újpesti Torna Egylet

The team of Újpesti Torna Egylet (UTE), Budapest, winner of the Hungarian Championship in 1946. From L-R: Pataki, Holba, Bozsi, Szigeti, Schuk, Sárkány, Vágó II., Engerl.
Source: 'Aranykor' by Dezső Gyarmati and Gergely Csurka; courtesy of Mrs Zsófia Viló

1943: The winners of Magyar Atlétikai Club

The team of Magyar Atlétikai Club (MAC) Champion of Hungary in 1943. From L-R: Károly Vízváry, Csuvik, Kalapos, Szivós, Bartalis, Fábián, Tolnai, Mezey.
Source: 'Aranykor' by Dezső Gyarmati and Gergely Csurka; courtesy of Mrs Zsófia Viló

1941: The team of Ferencváros Torna Club

The team of Ferencváros Torna Club (FTC) in 1941. From L-R: Szecsey, Molnár, Forray, Tátos, Németh, Szuchy, Hohl, Szendrődi.

Source: 'Aranykor' by Dezső Gyarmati and Gergely Csurka; courtesy of Mrs Zsófia Viló

1940: The Champions of Budapest S.E.

The team of Budapest S.E. (BSE) winner of the 1940 Hungarian Champioship. From L-R: Hazai, Mezei, Földes, Vértessy, Sárosi, Brandi, Lemhényi, Felkai, Kertész.
Source: 'Aranykor' by Dezső Gyarmati and Gergely Csurka; courtesy of Mrs Zsófia Viló

1930’s: German Water Polo trade card

German trade card of the 30’s. The card is signed by the artist Fritz Schoen and belongs to the "modern" sports series by H. Schlinck & Co.
Source: private collection