1964, Tokyo: Images from the Final game

Video images from the Final game of Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games between the teams of Hungary and USSR (5-2).
Source: IOC video archives. This video clip is for viewing purposes only. No reproduction or distribution rights are granted.

1951: The team of "Gimnasia y Esgrima"

The team of “Gimnasia y Esgrima" of Buenos Aires” in 1951. Standing L-R: Jose Farulla, Francisco Trimboli, Ladislao Szabo, Mauricio Zucjermandl. Squatting L-R: Oscar Gimenez, Luis Nagy, Luis Diez, Manuel Pegasan. 

Source:  El grafico; 1 May 1951

1951: River Plate of Marton Homonnay

The team of River Plate of Buenos Aires in 1951 coached by the legendary Hungarian Marton Homonnay. From L-R: M.Homonnay (coach), A.Paganini, J.Lucey, B.Grete, R.Paganini, R.Pretini. 

Source:  El grafico; 1 May 1951

1951: The team of "Club Universitario"

The team of “Club Universitario de Buenos Aires” (also known by its acronym C.U.B.A.) in 1951. From L-R: E.Ocampo, D.Brea, L.Fijalkauskas, H.Billock Caride, P.Varcesi, O.Lopes Magallanes. 

Source:  El grafico; 1 May 1951

1951: The Champions of "Independiente".

The team of Buenos Aires, “Club Atlético Independiente” winner of the 1951 Championship of Argentina. The team: J.Irigoyen, O.Codaro, L.Normadin, J.Gonzalez, E.Cevasco, E. Portaferraio. Coach of the team: Santiago Gentile.
Source: El Grafico; 1 May 1951

1951: The winners of Argentina

The National team of Argentina, winner of the 1951 Panamerican Games. Among the players we recognize Marcelo Vicentin, Carlos Vicentin, Osvaldo Codaro, Mario Sebastan, Luis Normandin, Carlos Passeggi, Francisco Trimboli.

Source: El Grafico 16 March 1951

1951: The National team of Brazil

The National team of Brazil that finished 2nd at the 1951 Panamerican Games. Among the players we recognize Alfonso Zaparoli, Isaac Dos Santos Maraes, Joao Havelange (future FIFA President): standing first from left), Samuel Schenberg, Guillermo Scholl.

Source: El Grafico 16 March 1951

1951: The team of United States of America

The US team that finished 3rd at the 1951 Panamerican Games. Among the players we recognize Robert Hughes, John Spargo, Marvin Burns, Peter Stange, William Dornblesser, William Lake and the coach Uhro Saari.

Source: El Grafico 16 March 1951

1929: The technique of Water Polo

Article of the Argentinean Sports Newspaper “El Grafico” of 14 December 1929 about the technique of Water Polo written by professor Arturo Mund, coach of the Club El Refugio.

1930: Action during a match in Argentina

Another action in front of the cage during a game for the Championship of Argentina in 1930.

Source: El Grafico 12 April 1930

1930: Action during a match in Argentina

Action in front of the cage during a game for the Championship of Argentina in 1930.

Source: El Grafico 12 April 1930

1930: The team of Club de Natacion de Parana

The team of Club de Natacion de Parana (Entre los Rios, Argentina) in 1930.

Source: El grafico 26 April 1930.

1930: The team of Club Gimnasia y Esgrima

The team of "Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima" of Buenos Aires, winner of the Championship of Argentina in 1930 (for the 9th time). From L-R: Cambell Burrows, Hector Cattaruzza, Carlos Castro Feijoo, Anibal Vigil, Jorge Moreau, Luciano Rovere, Alberto Marines de la Torre.

Source: El Grafico 12 April1930

1926: The team of Club Gimnasia y Esgrima

The team of "Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima" of Buenos Aires, Champions of Argentina in 1926. From L-R: G.Burrows, Cattaruzza, J.Moreau, A. Vigil, A.Zorilla, M.Lupo and S.Stipanicic.

Source: El Grafico 27 March 1926

1926: The team of C.R.Boqueirao do Passeio

The team from Rio de Janeiro "Clube de Regatas Boqueirao do Passeio", best team in Brazil in 1926. From L-R: Titto Malta, E.Costello Branco, C.Costello Branco, D.Amendola, Serpa, Issac (goalie), Orlando Amendola.

Source: El Grafico (Argentina) 13 February 1926.

1976, Montreal: Italy vs Netherlands 3-3

Images from the game of Italy vs Netherlands (3-3) in Montreal 1976 Olympic Games. The team of Italy silver medal in Montreal 1976 Olympics: Alberto Alberani, Roldano Simeoni, Silvio Baracchini, Sante Marsili, Marcello Del Duca, Gianni De Magistris, Alessandro Ghibellini, Luigi Castagnola, Riccardo De Magistris, Enzo D’ Angelo, Umberto Panerai. Coach: Gianni Lonzi. The team of Netherlands bronze medal in Montreal 1976 Olympics: Evert Kroon, Nico Landeweerd, Jan Evert Veer, Hans Van Zeeland, Toni Buunk, Piet De Zwarte, Hans Smits, Rik Toonen, Gyze Stroboer, Andy Hoepelman, Alex Boegschoten. Coach: Ivo Trumbic.
Source: FINA/SPEEDO directed by Barry Williams

1976, Montreal: The Olympic pool

The Olympic pool of Montreal 1976 Olympic Games, venue of the Water Polo competition.
Source: photo retrieved from the official Report Montreal 1976 Olympic Games

1976, Montreal: Alberto Alberani in action

The Italian Alberto Alberani, (born in Florence in 1947) has been one of the best goalkeepers of the 70's. Alberani who has been player of Pro Recco, competed in four consecutive Olympic Games (4th in Mexico 1968, 6th in Munich 1972, 2nd in Montreal 1976 and 8th in Moscow 1980).
Source: photo retrieved from the official Report Montreal 1976 Olympic Games

1976, Montreal: Hungary vs Italy 6-5

Images from the game of Italy vs Hungary (5-6) in Montreal 1976 Olympic Games. Among various legendary players we can watch in action Gianni De Magistris and Tamas Farago.
The team of Italy silver medal in Montreal 1976 Olympics: Alberto Alberani, Roldano Simeoni, Silvio Baracchini, Sante Marsili, Marcello Del Duca, Gianni De Magistris, Alessandro Ghibellini, Luigi Castagnola, Riccardo De Magistris, Enzo D’ Angelo, Umberto Panerai. Coach: Gianni Lonzi.
The team of Hungary gold medal in Montreal 1976 Olympics: Endre Molnar, Dr. Istvan Szivos, Tamas Farago, Dr. Laszlo Sarosi, Gyorgy Horkai, Gabor Csapo, Attila Sudar, Gyorgy Kenez, Gyorgy Gerendas, Dr. Ferenc Konrad, Tibor Cservenyak. Coach: Dezső Gyarmati,
Source: FINA/SPEEDO directed by Barry Williams

1980: Gianni De Magistris - "Pele of the pools"

Cover of an Italian Sports Magazin of 1980 with the picture of the great Gianni De Magistris. It says "Gianni De Magistris: Pele of the swimming pools".
Source: personal collection  

1981: Trade card with Gianni De Magistris

Trade card of 1981 presenting the Italian superstar of the 70's Gianni De Magistris. De Magistris has been one of the few players in the history of Water Polo that took part in 5 Olympics (Mexico 1968, Munich 1972, Montreal 1976, Moscow 1980 and Los Angeles 1984). 
Source: personal collection 

1948: Andreotti receives the Olympic winners

The team of Italy Gold winners in London 1948 Olympic Games received by the Secretary of the Presidential Council Giulio Andreotti. Among the players: Emilio Bulgarelli, Mario Majoni, and Gildo Arena; Squatting: close to Andreotti, Cesare Rubini and Pasquale Buonocore.

Source: Courtesy of Gino Chiosi and Mario Corcione

1927: The team of Pennsylvania University

The team of University of Pennsylvania , in 1927.
Source: Private collection 

1939: The Juniors of "Victoria" Rijeka

The Juniors team of "Victoria", Rijeka in 1939. Standing L-R: Boris-Bobo Potocnak, Ivica Jobo Kurtini, Aldar Borsic, Slavko Arneric. Squatting L-R: Branko-Kon Kolar, Zdravko Ciro Kovacic, Alfons Zambelli.

Source: BRZE-VISE-JACE by Zdravko - Ciro Kovaci. Courtesy of Mr. Sergio Serko

1938: The team of "Victoria" Rijeka

The team of "Victoria", Rijeka in 1938. From L-R: Bozo Grkinic, Janko Matkovic, Vlado Polic, Vazmeslav Pavevic, Boris Polic, Ivica Kurtini, Dusko Marceta.
Source: http://www.vaterpolo-primorje.hr/

1957: Zdravko Ciro Kovacic

Caricature of the legendary goalie of Yugoslavia and one of the best in the world during the 50's, Zdravko Ciro Kovacic appearing in the Sports newspaper "Narodni Sport" in 1957.

1957: Trofeo Italia - Rubini and Kovacic

Cesare Rubini, captain of the Italian team and the captain of Yugoslavia Ciro Kovacic during the Trofeo Italia held in Zagreb in 1957.

Source: BRZE-VISE-JACE by Zdravko - Ciro Kovaci. Courtesy of Mr. Sergio Serko

1957: Trofeo Italia - Rubini and Kovacic

Cesare Rubini, captain of the Italian team and the captain of Yugoslavia Ciro Kovacic during the Trofeo Italia held in Zagreb in 1957.

Source: BRZE-VISE-JACE by Zdravko - Ciro Kovaci. Courtesy of Mr. Sergio Serko

1956, Melbourne: Golden and Silver medalists

Three Hungarian Golden medalists and two Yugoslavian Silver medalists in Melbourne 1956 Olympics: Juraj Amsel (Yugoslavia, London 1948), Deszo Gyarmati, Ciro Kovacic, Istvan Szivos, Ivo Stakula and Laszlo Jenei.

Source: BRZE-VISE-JACE by Zdravko - Ciro Kovaci. Courtesy of Mr. Sergio Serko

1956, Melbourne: The silver team of Yugoslavia

The team of Yugoslavia, winner of silver medal in Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games. Standing L-R: Ivo Stakula, Tomislav Franjkovic, Ivo Cipci, Marijan Zuzej, official, Vladimir Ivkovic, Bozo Grkinic (coach), Jericevic, Vuksanovic. Squatting L-R: Hrvoje Kacic, Lovro Radonic, Zdravko Ciro Kovacic, Zdravko Jezic.

Source: BRZE-VISE-JACE by Zdravko - Ciro Kovaci. Courtesy of Mr. Sergio Serko

1954, Torino: Ciro Kovacic and Gerrit Bijsma

Ciro Kovacic, captain of Yugoslavia and the captain of Netherlands Gerrit Bijsma during the European Championships held in Torino in 1955.

Source: BRZE-VISE-JACE by Zdravko - Ciro Kovaci. Courtesy of Mr. Sergio Serko

1954, Torino: Szivos - Kovacic and Rubini

Awarding ceremony of Torino 1954 European Championships. On the podium Istvan Szivos (Hungary - Gold), Ciro Kovacic (Yugoslavia - silver) and Cesare Rubini (Italy - Bronze).

Source: BRZE-VISE-JACE by Zdravko - Ciro Kovaci. Courtesy of Mr. Sergio Serko

1953, Nijmegen: The golden Yugoslavians

The team of Yugoslavia winner of the "Trofeo Italia" held in Nijmegen, Netherlands in 1953. Lovro Radonic, Bosko Vuksanovic, Ivo Cipci, Ivo Stakula, Ivo Kurtini, Hrvoje Kacic, Marko Brainovic. Middle row: Jura Amsel, Tomislav Franjkovic, Veljko Bakasun, Dragoslav Siljak, Zdravko Kovacic, Vladimir Ivkovic, Zdravko Jezic.
Source: Narodni Sport 1957

1952, Helsinki: Grkinic, Kovacic, Jeziz, Radonic

Bozo Grkinic, coach of Yugoslavia, winner of silver medal in Helsinki 1952 Olympics and three of his best layers: Kovacic, Jeziz and Radonic.  

Source: BRZE-VISE-JACE by Zdravko - Ciro Kovacic

1950, Vienna: Poster of European Champs

The official poster of the 1950 European Championships held in Vienna.

Source: BRZE-VISE-JACE by Zdravko - Ciro Kovacic

1950, Vienna: The team of Yugoslavia

The National team of Yugoslavia that took part at the 1950 European Championships held in Vienna. Standing L-R: Bakasun, Bonacic (coach), Lozica, Kurtini, Grkinic. Squatting L-R: Jezic, Stakula, Radonic, Kovacic.

Source: BRZE-VISE-JACE by Zdravko - Ciro Kovacic

1948, London: The team of Yugoslavia

The National team of Yugoslavia that took part in London 1948, Olympic Games. Standing L-R: Bakasun, Kurtini, Radic, Strmac, Grkinic, Ciganovic, Giovanelli. Squatting L-R: Kovacic, Brainovic, Amsel.

Source: BRZE-VISE-JACE by Zdravko - Ciro Kovacic

1947, Monter Carlo: Poster of European Champs

The official poster of the 1947 European Championships held in Monte Carlo.

Source: BRZE-VISE-JACE by Zdravko - Ciro Kovacic