1991: The Champions of Mladost Zagreb

The team of Mladost Zagreb winner on the 1991 European Cup for  National Champions. Standing L-R: Sardelić Celestin (President), Šimenc Dubravko, Antunović Duško (Coach), Nola Fabijan (Ass. Coach), Erjavec Mladen, Lašič Tomaž, Jah (Ass. Coach.), Bukić Perica, Miškulin Mladen, Milanović Igor, Popović Andrija. Middle row: Kobešćak Vlado (Director). Squatting L-R: Štritof Ratko, Vezjak Josip, Vincek Damir, Damjanić Milorad, Rukavina Krešimir, Vidumansky Ladislav, Kobešćak Dario.

Source: courtesy of Dubravko Šimenc ;(commented by Sergio Faraggi)

1960, Rome: The Olympic winners

The players of Italy, winners at Rome, 1960 Olympic Games: Amedeo Ambron, Danio Bardi, Giuseppe D'Altrui, Salvatore Gionta, Giancarlo Guerrini, Franco Lavoratori, Gianni Lonzi, Luigi Mannelli, Rosario Parmegiani, Eraldo Pizzo, Dante Rossi,Brunello Spinelli.
Source: courtesy of Marco D' Altrui (family archives)

1960, Rome: The winners of Italy

The National team of Italy winner at Rome, 1960 Olympic Games. The players: Amedeo Ambron, Danio Bardi, Giuseppe D'Altrui, Salvatore Gionta, Giancarlo Guerrini, Franco Lavoratori, Gianni Lonzi, Luigi Mannelli, Rosario Parmegiani, Eraldo Pizzo, Dante Rossi,Brunello Spinelli.
Source: publication about Rome 1960 Olympics 

1962: The team of Club Natacion Montjuic

The team of Club Natacion Montjuic in 1962. First row L-R: Carabí, Molinero, Brascó, Escolies. Second row L-R: Romero, Alonso, Monzó, Medina, Costa. Third row L-R: Garcia, Pitart, Murio.

Source: courtesy of Josep Brasco Cata 

1957: The team of Sportiva Nervi

The team of “Sportiva Nervi”, in 1957. Standing L-R: Odaglia, Dapelo, Fenisio Bragheri I, Franco Tentori, Dante Rossi. Squatting L-R: Salvatore Gionta, Franco Bragheri II, Armando Meneghin. 

Source: courtesy of Milena Meneghin

1974: The team of “Sportiva Nervi”

The team of “Sportiva Nervi”, that took part in the 1974 Italian Championship. Standing L-R: Borgna (President), Peri, Amprimo, Parmeggiani (Coach), Gagliardi, Di Fiore, Casanova. Squatting L-R: Lanzoni, Cevasco, Tedeschi, Crovetto, Gandolfi Renato, Gandolfi Roberto.

Source: courtesy of Milena Meneghin

1948, London: The golden Italians

The National team of Italy, winner of London 1948, Olympic Games: Ermenegildo Arena, Emilio Bulgarelli, Pasquale Buonocore, Aldo Ghira, Mario Majoni, Geminio Ognio, Gianfranco Pandolfini, Tullo Pandolfini, Cesare Rubini.
Source: FIN publication. Courtesy of Sergio Faraggi.

1948: Humoristic Water Polo cards

Humoristic cards with Water Polo subject (Go Fish / Happy Families Sports) issued in Netherlands in 1948.

Source: private collection 

1967: The team of S.S. Nicola Mameli

The team of "S.S. Nicola Mameli" (Liguria/Italy) in 1967. Standing L-R: Umberto Palazzo, Angelo Cola, Gianni Vassallo, Roberto Stroscia, Lillo Morbelli, Lino De Barbieri, Gaetano Castellaro (Coach), Giacomo Grosso. Squatting L-R: Gianni Lastrico, Carlo Massa.

Source: courtesy of Sergio Faraggi. 

1969: The Juniors of SS Lazio Nuoto

The Juniors team of “S.S. Lazio Nuoto” in 1969. Standing L-R: Giancarlo Guerrini (Coach), Masotti, Cosimi, Trulli, Tomasi, Fiori, Formiconi (Manager). Squatting L-R: Nanni Moretti, Palma, Russo, Romani.

Source: courtesy of Claudio Tomasi 

1972: The team of SS Lazio Nuoto

The team of "S.S. Lazio Nuoto" that took part at the A' division Italian Championship of 1972. From L-R: Brunelleschi, Tomasi, Catalani, Amici, Formiconi, Cosimi, Masotti, Palma, Simoncini, Fiori, Russo.

Source: courtesy of Claudio Tomasi

1974: The team of “Fiamme Oro” - Rome

The team of “Fiamme Oro”, Rome winner of the B’ division Italian Championship in 1974. Standing L-R: Claudio Tomasi, Antonio Parisi, Ricardo De Magistris, Dario Leghista, Gianni De Magistris, Stefano Brunelleschi, Maurizio Coconi. Seated: Alfio Flores (Coach), Lamberto Spuri, Carlo Zappamiglio, Gabrilele Cosimi, Stefano Lagostena.

Source: courtesy of Claudio Tomasi 

1949: Rari Nantes Napoli vs SS Lazio 5-1

Rare game footage of the legendary Rari Nantes Napoli against SS Lazio (5-1) in 1949. Rari Nates Napoli won the Italian Championship in 1949 with: Sosti, Arena, Rubini, Polito, Da Silva, Sole, Bulgarelli, Buonocore.
Source: Archivio Storico LUCE

1978: The team of Rari Nantes Arenzano

The team of Rari Nantes Arenzano in 1978. Standing L-R: Calcagno Francesco, Nazario Vallarino, Piergiuseppe Gallo, Luigi Cola, Mauro Lazzarini, Gianni Lastrico (Coach), Danilo Bergamini, Silvio Cametti, Rosario Caltabiano. Squatting L-R: Mario Mitta, Bobo Stroscia, Stefano Baroni, Bartolomeo Damonte.

Source: www.rarinantesarenzano.it

1977: The team of Rari Nantes Arenzano

The team of Rari Nantes Arenzano in 1977. Standing L-R: Calcagno Francesco, Cola Angelo (Coach and player), Capurro Giobatta, Tassara Filippo, Robello Vittorio, Toso Nico, Giordano Davide, Cola Luigi. Squatting L-R: Damonte Gerolamo, Mangini Luigi, Meirani Maurizio, Caltabiano Rosario, Boggiano Federico, Guida Vittorio.

Source: www.rarinantesarenzano.it

1975: The team of Rari Nantes Arenzano

The team of Rari Nantes Arenzano in 1975. Standing L-R: Gaetano Castellaro (Coach), Boggiano Cesare (President), Mantero Giuseppe, Giordano Davide, Lazzaro Pier Domenico, Tassara Filippo, Di Silvestro Gianni, Robello Vittorio. Squatting L-R: Ribelli, Meirani Maurizio, Capurro Giobatta, Berellini, Boggiano Federico, Patrone Peo.

Source: www.rarinantesarenzano.it, 

1973: The team of Rari Nantes Arenzano

The team of Rari Nantes Arenzano (ex CSI Arenzano) in 1973. Standing L-R: Giordano Davide, Caviglia Franco, Boggiano Federico, Toso Nico, Zonari Renzo, Capurro Giobatta, Grosso Giacomo (Coach and player), Mantero Giuseppe, Palazzo Umberto. Squatting L-R: Mangini Luigi, Sposicchi Osvaldo, Parodi Ginetto, Tancredi Pietro.  

Source: www.rarinantesarenzano.it, Photo: Renzo Zonari 

1972: Water Polo in the coast of Arenzano

Match of Water Polo in the coast of Arenzano (at the Riviera Ligure of Ponente, Italy) in 1972.

Source: www.rarinantesarenzano.it, Photo: Renzo Zonari

1971: The team of CSI Arenzano

The team of CSI Arenzano in 1971. Standing L-R: Palazzo, Grosso, Capurro, Zonari, Tancredi, Boggiano (President), Patrone. Squatting L-R: Tassara, Chessa, Calcagno F., Mangini.

Source: www.rarinantesarenzano.it, Photo: Renzo Zonari 

1962: The team of U.S. Pro Arenzano

The team of U.S. Pro Arenzano in 1962. This has been the last year of its existence, creating space for another local team named “S.C.I Arenzano”.   

Source: www.rarinantesarenzano.it, Photo: Pastorino 

1959: The team of U.S. Pro Arenzano

The team of U.S. Pro Arenzano in 1959. Standing L-R: Nazario Gambino, Massa, Navarro, ??, ??, Dagnino. Squatting L-R: Angelo Gerevini, Giobatta Gambino, Giobatta Briasco.  

Source: www.rarinantesarenzano.it, Photo: Massa Carlo 

1957: The team of U.S. Pro Arenzano

The team of U.S. Pro Arenzano in 1957. Standing L-R: Aldo Briasco, Giobatta Briasco, Benito Mosconi, G.B. De Filippi, Nazario Gambino. Squatting L-R: Bisio, Giobatta Gambino, Flavio Calcagno, Domenico Badino.

Source: www.rarinantesarenzano.it

1956: The team of U.S. Pro Arenzano

The team of U.S.Pro Arenzano in 1956. Standing L-R: Toso Onofrio, Briasco Aldo, Castello, Boggiano Cesare. Squatting L-R: Gambino Giobatta, Gerevini Angelo, Rebella Giancarlo.

Source: www.rarinantesarenzano.it

1950: The team of U.S. Pro Arenzano

The team of U.S. Pro Arenzano in 1950. Standing L-R: Luchino Visconti (coach), Giobatta Briasco, Nazario Gambino, Onofrio Toso, G.B. De Filippi. Squatting L-R: Giobatta Gambino, Domenico Badino.

Source: www.rarinantesarenzano.it

1932: Water Polo in the coast of Arenzano

Match of Water Polo in the coast of Arenzano (at the Riviera Ligure of Ponente, Italy) in 1932.

Source: www.rarinantesarenzano.it

1988: The winners of R.N. Arenzano

The team of Rari Nantes Arenzano winner of the European Cup for Cup Winners in 1988. Coach and player of the team has been the legendary Tamas Farrago. Standing L-R: Ebolo, Vigo, Mostes, Sasso (doctor), Steardo, Carminati, Del Gaudio, Averaimo, Farago. Squatting L-R: Crovetto, Misaggi, Piccardo, De Lucis.

Source: courtesy of Alessandro Mostes 

1982: The team of Sportiva Sturla – Genova

The team of “Sportiva Sturla” (Genova, Italy) in 1982. Standing L-R: Consiglio, Fassio, Minervini, Icardi, Agrone, Ghettini, Federicic. Squatting L-R: Medusei, Panizzi, Mostes, Massa, Agnelli, Galbusera, Fasce.

Source: courtesy of Alessandro Mostes 

1980: The team of Sportiva Sturla – Genova

The team of “Sportiva Sturla” (Genova, Italy) in 1980. Standing L-R: Schenone, Agrone, Lanata, Lanzoni, Consiglio, Mostes. Squatting L-R: Tronchini, Malara, Cucchia, Icardi, Federici.

Source: courtesy of Alessandro Mostes 

1964: The easy riders of Pro-Recco

Rare footage presenting the players of Pro-Recco winner of the Italian Championship in 1964, riding their "Vespa" scooter.  

Source: Archivio storico Istituto Luce 

1967: The Champions of Pro Recco

The team of Pro Recco, winner of the Italian Championship in 1967. Standing L-R: Lonzi, Marchisio, Norrish (President), official, Ferro (Vice President), official, official, Cevasco, Ghibellini. Seatting L-R: Guerrini, Pizzo, Lavoratori, Maraschi, Sandri, Mortola, Merello.
Source: courtesy of Vittorio and Gianni Bisso (http://www.daovittorio.it); Foto Razeto-Recco

1960: Recco receives the Olympic Winners

The twin brothers Vittorio and Gianni Bisso (sons of Luigi Bisso, owner of the well known restaurant of Recco “Da o Vittorio) pose with the legendary players of Pro Recco Eraldo Pizzo and Franco Lavoratori, on the occasion of the gold medal won at Rome, 1960 Olympics.

Source: courtesy of Vittorio and Gianni (http://www.daovittorio.it); Foto Razeto-Recco

1960: Recco receives the Olympic Winners

Luigi Bisso, owner of the well known restaurant of Recco “Da o Vittorio” receives the legendary players of Pro Recco Eraldo Pizzo and Franco Lavoratori, on the occasion of winning the gold medal at Rome, 1960 Olympic Games.

Source: courtesy of Vittorio Bisso and Gianni Bisso (http://www.daovittorio.it); Foto Razeto-Recco

1960: Recco receives the Olympic Winners

The town of Recco receives the legendary players of Pro Recco Franco Lavoratori (into the boat at the right) and Eraldo Pizzo (into the boat at the left), winners of gold medal with the Italian National team at Rome, 1960 Olympic Games.

Source: courtesy of Vittorio Bisso and Gianni Bisso (http://www.daovittorio.it); Foto Razeto-Recco

1960: Recco receives the Olympic Winners

The well known restaurant of Recco “Da o Vittorio” receives the legendary players of Pro Recco Franco Lavoratori and Eraldo Pizzo, winner of gold medal with the Italian National team at Rome, 1960 Olympic Games.

Source: courtesy of Vittorio Bisso and Gianni Bisso (http://www.daovittorio.it); Foto Razeto-Recco

1959: Pro Recco wins its first "Scudetto"

Match of Pro Recco in the bay of Recco, during 1959, the year that the team of Liguria won its first "Scudetto" (National Championship). 

Source: courtesy of Sergio Faraggi 

1960, Rome: Zolyomy prepares the triumph

The legendary Bandy Zolyomy while prepares the Italian National team prior to winning the gold medal at Rome 1960 Olympic Games.
Source: Archivio dell’ Instituto Luce

1959: The representative team of Italy in Trieste

The representative team of Italy (composed mainly by Pro Recco players) in Trieste in 1959. Standing L-R: Angelo Maraschi, Gianguerrino Giraldi, Franco Lavoratori, Piero Pizzo Piero, Eugenio Merello. Squatting L-R: Gian Angelo Perrucci, Eraldo Pizzo, Enrico Guidotti, Mario Cevasco, Lino Repetto. 

Source: courtesy of Sergio Faraggi.

1954: Water Polo match in the bay of Recco

Panoramic view of a Water Polo game of Pro Recco in the bay of Recco, Liguria during the Italian Championship of 1954.

Source: courtesy of Sergio Faraggi 

1959: The winners of Pro Recco

Another picture of the team of Pro-Recco, winner of the Italian Championship in 1959. Standing L-R: Antonio Ferro (President and vice Mayor of Recco), Eugenio Merallo, Gianguerrino Giraldi, Mario Cevasco, Matteo Beraldo (Mayor of Recco), Enrico Guidotti, Mrs. Norrish, Piero Pizzo (Coach), Ettore Zanoni (Official). Squatting L-R: Angelo Maraschi, Franco Lavoratori, Eraldo Pizzo.  

Source: courtesy of Sergio Faraggi

1959: The Champions of Pro Recco

The team of Pro-Recco winner of their first Italian Championship in 1959. Standing L-R: Enrico Guidotti, Lino Repetto, Ettore Zanoni (Official), Angelo Maraschi, Antonio Ferro (President), Franco Lavoratori, Eugenio Merello. Squatting L-R: Gianguerrino Giraldi, Mario Cevasco, Pierro Pizzo (Coach), Eraldo Pizzo.

Source: courtesy of Sergio Faraggi