1974: The Champions of Pro-Recco

The team of Pro Recco winner of the Italian Championship in 1974. Standing L-R: Zecchin, Ghibelini, Pizzo, A.Ferro (President), Alberani, Sassarini, M.Barlocco. Kneeling L-R: Bianconi, Galbusera, E.Barlocco, Cattino, Solimei.

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

1953: The winners of Berlin, Germany

The Champions team of Berlin (Berliner Wasserballmeister), Germany in 1953. Standing L-R: W.Gehrke, H.Gajewski, H.Furstenau, A.Liefi, P.Block. Seating L-R: D.Wucke, K.Meifiner, H.Cullman.

Source: courtesy of Juergen Meuser

1922: The Champions of Berlin, Germany

The Champions team of Berlin (Berliner Wasserballmeister), Germany in 1922. From L-R: K.Mettke, F.Lorbeer, E.Hentschel, A.Gringel, B.Adloff, P.Falk, P.Kellner.

Source: courtesy of Juergen Meuser

1910: The team of SV Altenburg, Germany

The Water Polo team of SV Altenburg, Germany in 1910.

Source: courtesy of Jurgen Meuser

1953: Camogli wins the Italian Championship

Rare images of the final game of the Italian Championship of 1953 between the teams of Rari Nantes Camogli and Rari Nantes Florentia (5-2). The game was held on 18th September 1953 in the small port of Camogli. The winners: Erdelly, Peretti, Marciani, Signori, De Sanzuane, Fabiano, Rubini.

Source: Archivio dell'Istituto Luce

1953: The team of PK Primorje visit Camogli

The team of "PK Primorje" Rijeka during their  visit to the Champions of Italy R.N. Camogli in 1953. The players: Kovacic, Kurtini, Jezic, D.Pavesic, I. Koprivnikar, Tijanic, Mohoric. 

Source: "Victoria" Primorje 1908-1978. Courtesy of Mr. Sergio Serko

1950's: The legendary Jobo Kurtini

The legendary player of P.K. Primorje Rijeka and the Yugoslavian National team of the 50's Ivica Jobo Kurtini.

Source: http://www.lokalpatrioti-rijeka.com

1932: The team of "Victoria" Rijeka

The team of "Victoria" Rijeka (later named Primorje) in 1932. The players: Seiler, Grkinic, Golob, Pavesic, Avesic, J. Matkovic, Marceta, H.Mini.

Source: "Victoria" Primorje 1908-1978. Courtesy of Mr. Sergio Serko

1923: The team of "Victoria" Rijeka

The team of "Victoria" Rijeka in 1923. The players: Richtmann, Margreiter, Radovic, Vranic, Halavanja, Chytka, Prebil.

Source: "Victoria" Primorje 1908-1978. Courtesy of Mr. Sergio Serko

1923: The team of "Victoria" Rijeka

The team of "Victoria" Rijeka (later named Primorje) in 1923.

Source: "Victoria" Primorje 1908-1978. Courtesy of Mr. Sergio Serko

1922: The team of "Victoria" Rijeka

The team of "Victoria" Rijeka in 1922. Standing L-R: Radovic, Prebil, Mohovic, Dujmic, Kovacevic, Stipanovic, Letonja. Middle row L-R: Vranic, Podhorsky, B.Richtmann, Halavanja, mautner. Seating L-R: Sulentic, J.Matkovic, V.Smokvina, Venturini, Acaj, Lj.Smokvina, Arcanin.

Source: "Victoria" Primorje 1908-1978. Courtesy of Mr. Sergio Serko

1921: The team of "Victoria" Rijeka

The team of "Victoria" Rijeka in 1921. Standing L-R: Fazekas, Hytka, Prebil, Ercegovic, Kriskovic, Kovacevic, Ivocevic. Seating L-R: Vranic, Res.

Source: "Victoria" Primorje 1908-1978. Courtesy of Mr. Sergio Serko

1919: The team of "Victoria" Rijeka

The team of "Victoria" Rijeka in 1919. Standing L-R: Rudi Res, Jovo Esapovic, Pospek, Rade, Kriskovic, Slavko Banic, Stanko Kriskovic, Drago Kriskovic, Vitomir Vranic, Vitasek, Kovacevic. Seating L-R: Ivo Dujmic, Vlado Pajalic, Kartagine, Puratic, Radovic.

Source: "Victoria" Primorje 1908-1978. Courtesy of Mr. Sergio Serko

1928: Water Polo match at San Francisco pool

Rare moving images from a Water Polo game at San Francisco pool between the teams of San Francisco Olympic Club and Hollywood Athletic Club in 1928.

Source: http://www.filmarchivesonline.com/

1979: The team of Orvosegyetem SC, Budapest

The team of OSC (Orvosegyetem Sport Club) of Budapest in 1978. Among the players: Istvan Szivos Jr, Attila Sudar, Andras Bodnar, Kuncz, Pastirai, Hamori etc. 

Source: magazine "Campania" June 1979. Courtesy of Francesco Li-Donni

1975: Vlaho "Bato" Orlic coaching Partizan

The legendary coach of Partizan Belgrade, Vlaho "Bato" Orlic coaching the team of Partizan in 1975. At the left we can see Nikola Stamenic, one of his most faithfull sucessors. 

Source: Official Program of International tournament "Menico Masuottolo", 1978. Courtesy of Francesco Li-Donni

1979: The team of Korcula PK

The team of the island of Korcula "Korcula Plivacki Klub" of Croatia (ex Yugoslavia) in 1979. The team: Bosko Lozica, Trifunovic, Jericevic, Bojic, Tomic, Richter, Bojan Lozica, Marin Lozica, Zuvela, Drazen Tomic, Todorovic, Arneric, Radonic.

Source: Official Program of International tournament "Menico Masuottolo", 1979. Courtesy of Francesco Li-Donni

1979: The team of Moscow University

The team of Moscow University in 1979. The team: Breus, Morozov, Alexandrov, Krupin, Zeleniciev, Krilov, Burkov, Mitjianin, Puskariov, Mastiaev, Kleciminov.

Source: Official Program of International tournament "Menico Masuottolo", 1979. Courtesy of Francesco Li-Donni

1942: The team of Rari Nantes Napoli

The team of Rari Nantes Napoli in 1942. From L-R: Arena, De Silva, Gegè De Luca, Grimaldi, Zolyomy, Bulgarelli, Buonocore.
Source: Courtesy of Gino Chiosi and Mario Corcione

1941: The Champions of Rari Nantes Napoli

The team of Rari Nantes Napoli Champions of Italy in 1941. From L-R: Buonocore,
Fortunati, Zolyomy, Arena, Grimaldi, De Silva, Donadio.
Source: Courtesy of Gino Chiosi and Mario Corcione

1894: Match at the Westminster Baths

Beautiful engraving of 1894 presenting a scene of a match for the English Water Polo League - "The finals competition at the Westminster Baths".

Source: magazine Black and White of 1894

1976: The winners of SV Würzburg 05

The players of Schwimmverein Würzburg 05, winners of the 1976 German National Championship. From L-R: Hans Schmid, Robert Jobst, Kurt Schuhmann, Wolfrang Mechler, Gunter Wolf.

Source: courtesy of SV Wurzburg 05 Archive

1976: Gunter Kilian in action

In action Gunter Kilian (born 1950 in Wurzburg, Germany), goalkeeper of S.V. Wurzburg 05, and the German National team. Gunter Kilian, on of the best German goalies in the 70's, took part in Mexico 1968 and Montreal 1976 Olympic Games. He has been European Champion in Split 1981 and in Club level winner of 5 National titles.

Source: courtesy of SV Wurzburg 05 Archive

1928, Amsterdam: Images from the Final game

Rare moving images from the Final match between the teams of Germany and Hungary (5-2) in Amsterdam 1928 Olympic Games.

Source: archives Szivos family - courtesy of Mrs Szofia Vilo.

1950's: A leather Water Polo ball

A leather Water Polo of the 50's. The last time the leather ball has been used at the Tokyo 1964 Olympics. By the Mexico 1968 Olympic Games the leather ball has been replaced by a ball made with an inflatable bladder and a rubber fabric cover.

Source: private collection

1909: The team of "Libellule Havraise"

The team of "Libellule Havraise" winner of the B' Division French Championship  in 1909
Source: courtesy of Mr. Gerald Pecqueur

1934: The team of Hucknall Swimming Club

The team of Hucknall Swimming Club winners of the 1st Musical Water Lolo League and Dean Trophy in 1934. Standing L-R: B.F.Clayton (Chairman), B.Berridge, Parkin (vice Captain), W.T.Elliott (Hon Treasurer), S.Turner (Hon Secretary). Seated L- R: John Cecil Dobb, Dr. R.H.Vartan (President), W.H.Hardstaff (Captain) and H.H.Watkins. 

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Source: http://www.picturethepast.org.uk/