1987: The National team of France

The National team of France in 1987. The players: Pascal Loustaneau, Philippe Herve, Christophe Gautier, Thierry Alimondo, Michel Crousillat, Marc Brisfer, Nicolas Marischael, Cristian Volpi, Marc Crousillat, Christian Grimaldi, Michel Idoux, Bruno Boyadjan.
Source: photo of Philippe Auchabie

1920's: Water Polo at the sea of Thessaloniki

Water Polo mact at Bescinar (in Greek: kipos prigipon) the Western part of Thessaloniki (Greece) circa the late 20's.

Source: personal collection

1924, Paris: Czechoslovakia - Greece 6-1

Action during the game of Czechoslovakia vs Greece 6-1 at the Paris 1924 Olympic Games. (Monday 14 July). The team of Czechoslovakia: B.Nemenyi, Klempfner, J.Tomasek, J.Reitmann, F.Kurka, F.Franck, V.Ankrt. The team of Greece: Georgios Chalkiopoulos, Andreas Assimakopoulos, Anastassios Theodorakis, Dionysios Vassilopoulos, Nikolaos Kaloudis, Pantelis Psychas, Nikolaos Baltazzis-Mavrocordatos.
Source: Photo (personal collection) - Official report Paris 1924 Olympic Games

Vlaho "Bata" Orlic: In memoriam

Vlaho "Bata" Orlic, (1934-2010) the mentor of Yugoslavian Water Polo, was born into the historic Adriatic city of Kotor. He studied medical doctor but he never practiced medicine devoting his entire life to coaching. Vlaho "Bata" Orlic, was the creator of the epic team of Partizan Belgrade, winning six European National Champions cups in the 70's. He coached the National team of Yugoslavia in Munich 1972 and Montreal 1976. Considered as one of the most brilliant Water Polo minds in the World, he brought Yugoslavia on the top, while he educated with care, many ex-athletes and promising young coaches such as (and among many others) Ratko Rudic and Nicola Stamenic. Stamenic said about him: “ Mr. Orlic is a genius and not just in Water polo; He has a unique perspective, a different way of looking at things. He presents things in a way and makes me think. He will never say: Do this or do that. He stands on ethics. There is no question of his motives, honesty and integrity"

1930's: Water Polo competition in Corfu island

Water Polo and swimming competition in the island of Kerkyra (Corfu) - Greece in the 1930's
Source: courtesy of Mr. Akis Pavloyiannis

1940: The team of NAO Kerkyra

The team of the Nautical Athletic Club of Kerkyra (island of Corfu - Greece) in 1940.
Source: courtesy of Mr. Akis Pavloyiannis

1939: The team of NAO Kerkyra

The team of the Nautical Athletic Club of Kerkyra (island of Corfu - Greece) in 1939.
Source: courtesy of Mr. Akis Pavloyiannis

1938: The team of NAO Kerkyra

The team of the Nautical Athletic Club of Kerkyra (island of Corfu - Greece) in 1938.
Source: courtesy of Mr. Akis Pavloyiannis

1937: The team of NAO Kerkyra

The team of the Nautical Athletic Club of Kerkyra (island of Corfu - Greece) in 1937.
Source: courtesy of Mr. Akis Pavloyiannis

1935: Players of NAO Kerkyra (Corfu island)

Group of Water Polo players of the Nautical Athletic Club of Kerkyra (island of Corfu - Greece) around 1935.
Source: courtesy of Mr. Akis Pavloyiannis

1935: The team of NAO Kerkyra (Corfu island)

The team of the Nautical Athletic Club of Kerkyra (island of Corfu - Greece) in 1935.
Source: courtesy of Mr. Akis Pavloyiannis

1930's: The team of NAO Kerkyra, (Corfu island)

Group of Water Polo players of the Nautical Athletic Club of Kerkyra (island of Corfu - Greece) in early 1930's.
Source: courtesy of Mr. Akis Pavloyiannis

1954: Celebration of 25 years of CN Barceloneta

Game between the teams of CN Barceloneta and CN Catalunya on the occasion of the 25th aniversary of CN Barceloneta (established in 1929). With white cap Lluis Palleja of CN Catalunya. With blue caps the players of CN Barceloneta: Pros, Monsonis (with the cup in his hands), Blanguer, Maspons, Pios.
Source: comments by Ramon Geli and Joseph Brasco.