1957: The team of S.N. Strasbourg

The team of S.N. Strasbourg, France in 1957. Standing L-R: Neurbauer, Molle, Lambert, Daubinet. Kneeling L-R: Greder, Haas, Debette.
Source: Le miroir des Sports, August 1957

1957: The team of E.N.Tourcoing

The team of “Enfants de Neptune de Tourcoing”, France in 1957. Standing L-R: Padou, Van Simaey, Selosse, Van de Casteele. Kneeling L-R: Duquesnoy, Rousseaux Claude, Rousseaux Yves.
Source: Le miroir des Sports, August 1957

1920’s: Humoristic trading card

Humoristic trading card with a Water Polo theme issued by the Spanish company “Chocolates Amatller”, Barcelona in 1920’s.
Source: personal collection

1896: Water Polo engraving

Beautiful detail of a Water Polo engraving, signed in 1896 by the English artist W. Small, within the French magazine “L’ illustré Soleil du Dimanche” of 5th September 1897.
Source: personal collection

1919: The team of France

The team of France in 1919. From L-R: Decoin, Dujardin, Vaulaere, Ehu, Jouault, Boin.
Source: La vie au grand air, July 1919

1919: Belgium against France

Action during the game of Belgium against France (3-0) held in Paris in 1919.
Source: La vie au grand air, July 1919

1967: Moscow, International tournament

Beautiful poster of International tournament held at the pool of Dynamo Moscow in 1967, with the participation of Hungary, Yugoslavia, Czechoslovakia, Sweden and USSR.
Source: archive of Mr. Mateo Manguillot family

1950, Vienna: Gebhard of Austria in action

The goalie of Austria, Gebhard in action during Vienna 1950 European Championships. Austria was 5th in this competition, won by the team of Netherlands.
Source: magazine “Natacion” of CN Barcelona September 1950

1950: The teams of France and Spain

The teams of France and Spain at the presentation of their game held in Paris in 1950.
Source: magazine “Natacion” of Club Natacion Barcelona 1950

1950: Action during France-Spain

Another action during the game of France and Spain (8-2) held at the pool of "Tourelles", Paris in 1950.
Source: magazine “Natacion” of Club Natacion Barcelona 1950

1950: Action during France-Spain

Action during the game of France and Spain (8-2) held at the pool of "Tourelles", Paris in 1950.
Source: magazine “Natacion” of Club Natacion Barcelona 1950

1981: The team of C.N.UISP Bologna

The first Water Polo team of C.N.UISP Bologna, Italy in 1981. Standing L-R: Pancaldi P., Nanni P.F. (coach - player), Vidoni S., Gamberini P., Masturzo N., Gori P., Querzè A., Setti P. Kneeling L-R: Bianchi F., Osti R., Pancaldi L., Bellettati A. (portiere). Missing from the picture Sebastiani P.
Source: courtesy of Mr. Livio Pancaldi

1912, Stockholm: The golden English team

Post card issued by the Swedish Post office, presenting the Water Polo team of England, gold winner of Stockholm 1912 Olympic Games. The English team: Charles Sydney Smith, George Cornet, George Wilkinson, Charles Bugbee, Arthur Edwin Hill, Paul Radmilovic, Isaac Bentham.
Source: private collection

1950, Vienna: The golden team of Netherlands

The team of Nederlands winner of gold medal in Vienna, 1950 European Championships. From L-R: H.Keetelaar, N.Korevaar, C.Braasem, R.V.Feggelen, M.V.Gelder, F.Smol,G.Bijsma. Nederlands, coached by the legendary Frans Kuyper won against Sweden 4-3, Switzerland 17-3, France 11-2, Yugoslavia 6-3, Austria 11-1 and Italy 9-4. Ranking: 1. Nederlands, 2. Sweden, 3.Yugoslavia, 4. Italy, 5. Austria, 6. France, 7. Switzerland.
Source: magazine “Natacion” of CN Barcelona September 1950

1923: The National team of Belgium

The National Water Polo team of Belgium in 1923.
Source: magazine “Sports”, Barcelona December 1923

1938: Water Polo match in Recco

Postcard of Recco, Italy with a scene of a Water Polo match in 1938.
Source: private collection

1939: Water Polo match in Recco

Postcard of Recco, Italy with a scene of a Water Polo match in 1939.
Source: private collection

1969: The National team of Greece

The National team of Greece at the Zappeion pool of Athens in 1969. Standing L-R: Giorgos Theodorakopoulos, Takis Michalos, Takis Mathioudakis, Koulis Iosifidis, Petros Egogiannis, Lino Prepeto (coach), Sotiris Tzafolias, Periklis Damaskos, a, Yiannis Thymaras, Yiannis Palios. Kneeling L-R: Yiannis Palikaris, b, Ilias Damaskos, Dinos Mourtzis, Nikos Anagnostopoulos, Yiannis Karalogos, Vaggelis Voultsos, Anargyros Kehagias.
Source: courtesy of Mr. Periklis Damaskos

1971: The winners of Olympiacos Piraeus

The players of "Olympiacos Pireaus" celebrating their 8th Championship in Greece, against Ethnicos Pireaus in 1971. From L-R: Takis Mathioudakis, Yiannis Palios, Stathis Sarandos, Leonidas Theodorakakis (team Manager), Periklis Lanaras (team official), Periklis Damaskos.
Source: courtesy of Mr. Periklis Damaskos

1969: The team of Olympiacos Piraeus

The team of Olympiacos Piraeus in 1969. Standing L-R: Makis Charitos (coach), Spyros Tsiminos, Yiannis Palios, Takis Michalos, official, Vaggelis Koskinas, Periklis Damaskos, Yiannis Palikaris. Kneeling L-R: Giorgos Venardos, Spyros Ioannidis, Stathis Sarandos, Ilias Damaskos, Homiros Polychronopoulos.
Source: courtesy of Mr. Periklis Damaskos

1968: The Juniors of Olympiacos Piraeus

The Juniors team of Olympiacos Piraeus in 1968. Standing L-R: a, Ilias Damaskos, b, c, d, Homiros Polychronopoulos, Periklis Damaskos. Kneeling L-R: Spyros Ioannidis, Kostas Koskinas, Stathis Sarandos, Giorgos Venardos, e.
Source: courtesy of Mr. Periklis Damaskos

1969: The Greek National Team

The Greek National team that took part in Smyrna (Izmir), 1969 Balkan Games. Standing L-R: Koulis Iosifidis, Sotiris Tzafolias, Takis Michalos, Dimitris Kouvegetopoulos, Giorgos Theodorakopoulos, Lino Repeto (Coach). Seating L-R: Yiannis Palios, Vaggelis Voultsos, Petros Chatzikyriakakis, Nikos Anagnostopoulos and Periklis Damaskos
Source: courtesy of Mr. Periklis Damaskos

1968: The team of Sequoia High School

The 1968 team of Sequoia High School, Redwood City, California. Top row L-R: Willie Warren (Coach), Pete Seitz, John Collins, Kevin Mallon, Roger Pickler. Bottom row L-R: Eric Hoberg, Leroy Deal, Peter Abate, John Wycoff, Greg Sargent, Chuck McKinney.
Source: private collection

1922: The winners of E.N.Tourcoing

The team of “Enfants de Neptune de Tourcoing” Champion of France in 1922. First from left is the legendary Henri Padou.
Source: Methode de Natation – Water Polo by Paul Beulque “Imprimerie Georges Frere, Tourcoing, 1923”

1951: Medal in memory of Paul Beulque

Comemorative medal issued in memory of Paul Belque, on the occasion of the “Journees Paul Belque, 1951".
Source: private collection

1924: The Champions of E.N.Tourcoing

The team of “Enfants de Neptune de Tourcoing” Champion of France in 1924. Seating first from left is the legendary Paul Beulque.
Source: private collection

1923: Details of a Water Polo cage

Drawing with details of a Water Polo cage, presented within the book of Paul Beulque, about Water Polo in 1923.
Source: Methode de Natation – Water Polo by Paul Beulque “Imprimerie Georges Frere, Tourcoing, 1923”

1923: Water Polo book by Paul Beulque

Water Polo book written in 1923 by the legendary Paul Beulque, who established the glorious team “Enfants de Neptune de Tourcoing” and introduced the traditional method of teaching swimming bearing his name.
Source: Methode de Natation – Water Polo by Paul Beulque “Imprimerie Georges Frere, Tourcoing, 1923”

1970: The team of SC Rote Erde Hamm

The team of “SC Rote Erde Hamm”, Germany in 1970. Hamm is a city in North Rhine Westphalia, Germany located on the Lippe river.
Source: www.issv.de/

1959: The team of Iserlohn Schleddenhofer

The team of “Iserlohn Schleddenhofer Schwimmvereins” (ISSV), in 1959. Iserlohn is a city in North Rhine Westphalia, Germany.
Source: www.issv.de/

1933: Humoristic drawing

Humoristic drawing with a Water Polo theme issued on the occasion of Torino, 1933 International University Games.
Source: private collection

1932: Medal of “Club Gimnasia y Esgrima”

Silver medal issued by the “Club Gimnasia y Esgrima” of Rosario, on the occasion of the 1932 Inter Club Youth Championship of Argentina.
Source: private collection

1967: The team of VK Jagodina

The team of VK Jagodina, Serbia in 1967. Jagodina is a town located in the central Serbia, south of Belgrade on the banks of river Belica.
Source: http://www.jagodina.autentik.net/

1950’s: The team of VK Jagodina

Another picture of the 1950’s team of VK Jagodina, Serbia.
Source: http://www.jagodina.autentik.net/

1950's: The team of VK Jagodina

The team of VK Jagodina, Serbia in 1950’s. Jagodina is a town located in the central Serbia, south of Belgrade on the banks of river Belica.
Source: http://www.jagodina.autentik.net/

1934: The team of Dance Dubrovnik

The team of Dance Dubrovnik, precedent of JUG Dubrovnik, in 1934.
Source: http://dance-dubrovnik.com/

1936: The team of Dance Dubrovnik

The team of Dance Dubrovnik, precedent of JUG Dubrovnik, in 1936.
Source: http://dance-dubrovnik.com/

1948, London: The US team training at Uxbridge

Members of the American Water Polo team training at Uxbridge, Middlesex prior to London 1948 Olympic Games.
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1948, London: The arrival of US team at London

The US National team arriving at London airport for the London 1948 Olympic Games.
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1948, London: The team of Switzerland

The National team of Switzerland that took part in London 1948 Olympic Games. Top to bottom, L-R: E.Klumpp, H.Keller, H. Burri, R. Hans Vaterlaus, A. Grosjean, W. Marty, G.J.L. Hauser and E Hauser.
Photo: Topical Press Agency/Getty Images