Wednesday, April 28, 2010

1954: The book of Mario Majoni

Cover of the book written in 1954 by the legendary Mario Majoni. The athlete at the book cover is the great Italian player Eraldo Pizzo at the age of 16 years old.
Source: "Pallanuoto" by Mario Majoni; Sperling & Kupper - Milano

Monday, April 26, 2010

1920: The Champions of C.N.Barcelona

The team of Club Natacion Barcelona, Champion of Spain in 1920. Standing L-R: Ponsati, Palou, Gimenez, Amigo, Esteve, Barnils. Seating: Blanchard.
Source: NATACION ; March 1967

1969: The team of Club Natacion Barcelona

The team of Club Natacion Barcelona, Champion of Spain in 1969. Standing L-R: Jane, Llimos, Zubicoa, Olle, Mas, Sarosi (coach), Borrell. Squatting L-R: Escartin, Bestit, Rubio, Codera, Casas.
Source: NATACION ; January 1969

1972: The National team of Spain

The National team of Spain that played against Italy in Barcelona, in March 1972 prior to Munich Olympics. Spain and Italy played two games at the pool San Jorge of Barcelona (5-5 and 8-7). The team of Spain: Bestit, Rubio, Sans, Jane, Canovas, Soler, Monsonis, Puigdevall, Ibern, Padros and Llimos.
Source: NATACION; April 1972

1972: The National team of Italy

The National team of Italy that played against Spain in Barcelona, in March 1972 prior to Munich Olympics. The team of Italy: Lignano, Simeoni, Marsili II, Aversa, Ghibellini, Formiconi, Marsili I, Baracchini, Del Duca, D'Angelo and Amprimo.
Source: NATACION; April 1972

Saturday, April 24, 2010

1931: The team of Club Natacion Barcelona

The team of Club Natacion Barcelona, Champions of Spain in 1931.
Source: private collection

1935: The team of Canoe Club, Madrid

The team of Canoe Club of Madrid (Real Canoe Natacion Club) in 1935. The team: Ortiz, Cunat, Ruiz Vila, Valdes, Cordon, Piernavieja, Resines, Coronil.
Source: private collection

Thursday, April 22, 2010

1908: Weston-super-Mare of Paul Radmilovic

The team of Weston Super Mare in 1908. Back Row: Cecil Stradling, H. H. Clark. Middle Row on deckchairs: T. H. Thould, P. Radmilovic, A. Barnes. Front Row: Chas Stradling, H Dommett.
Source: courtesy of Mike G.Coles

1907: The legendary Paul Radmilovic

The legendary Paulo Francesco "Raddy" Radmilovic (5 March 1886-29 September 1968) winner of four Olympic titles in a 22 year Olympic career. He won four gold medals across three succesive Olympic Games. In 1928 he was the first person to compete for Britain at five Olympic Games.
Source: httl://www.gtj.org.uk/

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

1905: The Welsh team

The Welsh team, that won against Ireland 7-1, at Penarth (near Cardiff) in 1905. Back row: Councillor R.G. Solomon (President), A.G. Oliver (Cardiff), M.A. Ferguson (Penarth), N.E.Copock (Cardiff), F.S. Moon (YMCA Cardiff). Front row: P.Radmilovic (Cardiff), R.J.Herbert, Capt. (Newport), E.Jons (Penarth)
Source: http://www.gtj.org.uk/

1931: Match by the battleship "Georgios Averof"

Exhibition game at the port of Piraeus organized by the sailors of the Greek battleship "Georgios Averof" in 1931. "Georgios Averof" served as the flagship of Royal Hellenic Navy during most of the 20th century.
Source: courtesy of Mr. Christos Ghionis; http://www.bsaverof.com

Sunday, April 18, 2010

1970: Lonzi, Spinelli, D'Altrui and Zoloymy

Gianni Lonzi, Brunello Spinelli, Geppino D'Altrui and Bandy Zoyomy at the awarding of "golden distinction" of CONI, in Rome Italy, 1970.
Source: courtesy of Marco D'Altrui.

1970: Zolyomy, Majoni and D'Altrui

Bandy Zoyomy along with Mario Majoni and Geppino D'Altrui at the awarding of "golden distinction" by the President of the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) Gulio Onesti held in Rome Italy on 18 December 1970.
Source: courtesy of Marco D'Altrui.

Thursday, April 8, 2010

1950: Emilio Bulgarelli and Bandy Zolyomy

In 1950 Bandy Zolyomy coach of Club Natacion Barcelona and the Spanish National team invites the Italian Emilio Bulgarelli, Olympic winner with Italy in London 1948, to assist his plan to develop Water Polo into various regions of Spain, such as Andalucia, Galicia, Asturias, Baleares, Canarias etc.
Source: Marca; 27 June 1950.

1950: The National team of Spain

The National team of Spain in 1950. Standing at left is the coach Bandy Zolyomy. The players: Ribera, Abellan, Castillo, Mestres, Olle, Marti, Mases, Queralt.
Source: Marca: 27 June 1950

1948: Bandy Zolyomy coaching Spain

The legendary Bandy Zolyomy coaching the National team of Spain against the team of Austria in the pool of C.N.Barcelona in May 1948.
Source: Marca; May 1948

Monday, April 5, 2010

1956: The legendary Cesare Rubini

Cesare Rubibi (born 1923), holds the distinct and unparalleled honour of beeing inducted into two International Halls of Fame in two Sports; Water Polo and Basketball. In Basketball as both a player abd a coach from 1941 to 1978, he won 15 Italian National Championships. In Water Polo Rubini won the gold medals at the 1947 European Championship and the next year the gold at London 1948 Olympics. In 1952 he won the bronze at Helsinki Olympics and in 1954 the bronze at the European Championships. During his career, he won six Italian Championships as a player and coach for Canottieri Olona Milano, Rari Nantes Napoli and Rari Nantes Camogli.
Source: Sport Illustrato 12 Aprile 1956; http://www.ishof.org/

Friday, April 2, 2010

1934: Libertas di Sestri vs R.N.Milano 1-3

Action during the game Libertas di Sestri Ponente and Rari Nantes Milano (1-3) in Genova for the Italian Championship of 1934.
Source: Tutti gli Sports; 15 July 1934

1934: The team of Rari Nantes Camogli

Another picture of Rari Nantes Camogli, 2nd in the A' Division Italian Championship of 1934.
Source: Tutti gli Sports; 15 July 1934

1934: The team of Rari Nantes Milano

Another picture of Rari Nantes Milano, 5th in the Italian Championship of 1934.
Source:
Tutti gli Sports; 15 July 1934

1934: The Champions of R.N.Florentia

The team of Rari Nantes Florentia winner of the Italian Championship in 1934.
Source: Tutti dli Sports; 15 July 1934

1934: R.N.Napoli vs R.N.Florentia 1-3

Action during the game of Rari Nantes Napoli vs Rari Nantes Florentia (1-3) for the Italian Championship of 1934. The game was held at the sea-pool of Rari Nantes Napoli in Molosiglio, Napoli.
Source: Tutti dli Sports; 15 July 1934

1934: The team of Libertas di Sestri Ponente

The team of Societa Sportiva Libertas di Sestri Ponente, that took part in the A' Division Italian Championship in 1934.
Source:
Tutti gli Sports; 24 July 1934

1934: The team of Rari Nantes Napoli

Another picture of Rari Nantes Napoli that took part in the Italian Championship of 1934. In August 1934 and while the team was in good position several of its players had to withdraw, in order to participate in the "crociera dei littori in America". The Italian Fedaration (F.I.N) canceled all the games of R.N.Napoli up to this moment and thus the team finished at the last place and fall to second division.
Source: Tutti gli Sports - 24 June 1934

1934: Action in Molosiglio of Napoli

Action during the game of Rari Nantes Napoli vs Triestina (1-0) for the Italian Championshii of 1934. The game was held at the sea-pool of Rari Nantes Napoli in Molosiglio, Napoli.
Source: Tutti dli Sports; 8 July 1934

1934: The team of Triestina

The team of Triestina, 6th in the Italian Championship of 1934.
Source:
Tutti gli Sports; 8 July 1934

1934: The team of Rari Nantes Milano

The team of Rari Nantes Milano that took the 5th place in the Italian Championship of 1934. Source: Tutti gli Sports; 8 July 1934

1934: The team of Rari Nantes Napoli

The team of Rari Nantes Napoli that took part in the Italian Championship of 1934.
Source: Tutti gli Sports - 24 June 1934

1934: S.S. Mameli vs R.N.Napoli

Action during the game of Societa Sportiva Mameli against Rari Nantes Napoli (1-4) held in Voltri, Liguria for the Italian Championship of 1934.
Source:
Tutti gli Sports - 24 June 1934

1934: The team of S.S.Mameli

Another picture of the team of Societa Sportiva Mameli, 3rd in the Italian Championship of 1934.
Source: Tutti gli Sports - 24 June 1934

1934, Magdeburg: The final Hungary vs Germany

General view of the final game at Magdeburg 1934 European Championships between the teams of Hungary and Germany. The Hungarians were the European Champions.
Source: Tutti gli Sports - 2 September 1934,

Thursday, April 1, 2010

1934, Magdeburg: Netherlands - Yugoslavia

Action during the game of Netherlands - Yugoslavia 3-0 at Magdeburg 1934 European Championships.
Source: Tutti gli Sports - 2 September 1934,

1934, Magdeburg: The National team of Italy

The National team of Italy that took part at the Magdeburg 1934 European Championships (12-19 Aug 1934). The team: Luigi Fabiano (S.S. Mameli), Enzo Zabberoni (R.N.Florentia), Giuseppe Valle (R.N.Florentia), Mario Majoni (R.N.Camogli), Giordano Goggioli (R.N.Florentia), Sirio Banchelli (R.N.Napoli), Lorenzo Pastore (R.N.Camogli), Luciano Scazzola (R.N.Milano), Giordano Fuga (Ginnastica Triestina).
Source: Tutti gli Sports - 2 September 1934, http://www.waterpoloweb.com/

1934: Action during the Italian Championship

Action during the Italian Championship of 1934 (probably in Voltri, Liguria).
Source: Tutti gli Sports;August 1934

1934: The team of Libertas di Sestri Ponente

The team of Societa Sportiva Libertas di Sestri Ponente, that took part in the A' Division Italian Championship in 1934.
Source: Tutti gli Sports; August 1934

1934: The team of Rari Nantes Camogli

The team of Rari Nantes Camogli, 2nd in the A' Division Italian Championship of 1934.
Source: Tutti gli Sports; August 1934

1934: The team of C.N. Giovinezza Napoli

The team of Circolo Nautico Giovinezza Napoli in 1934.
Source: Tutti gli Sports; August 1934

1934: The team of R.C.Canottieri Napoli

The team of R.C. Canottieri Napoli, 3rd in the B' division Italian Championship of 1934.
Source: Tutti gli Sports - 23 September 1934

1934: The teams of S.S. Mameli and Libertas

The teams of Societa Sportiva Mameli and Libertas before their game for the Italian Championship of 1934. S.S. Mameli won the game with 3-0.
Source: Tutti gli Sports - 23 September 1934

1934: The team of Societa Sportiva Mameli

The team of Societa Sportiva Mameli, 3rd in the Italian Championship of 1934.
Source: Tutti gli Sports - 23 September 1934

1934: The team of Societa Sportiva Lazio

The team of Societa Sportiva Lazio that took part in the Italian Championship of 1934.
Source: Tutti gli Sports - 23 September 1934