COOL! WOO! The progression of the basketball scoreboard WOO!

• 1890-1932 Scores were unofficially written down on paper



• 1934-1960 Clock with nails to hang score (change manually)



• 1960s Elecrtonic scoreboards included scores, timer, and buzzer but needed multiple cable wires that were ducttaped down so people didnt trip on them



• Wireless scoreboards used radio frequency running from control console to modem connected to scoreboard, could be controlled from anywhere in arena



• Upgraded scoreboards show team fouls, possession arrow, shot clock, period, etc.



• LED Display scoreboards that are brighter and can play videos



• Portable scoreboards that are available with all technologies except are handheld and can be accessed from iphone etc, scoreboard can be emailed


• Below is a picture of a oldtime scoreboard and the NBA Gametime application