Even though there have been a lot of innovations to scoreboards in recent years, and options like digital signage is popping up everywhere, old style scoreboards are still very popular with many schools. Most fans rely on their scoreboards to give them critical updates during the games and they need to know the basics of what is going on. They care mostly about the score, time left, who is in possession of the ball and maybe some basic player information as well. Many of these hardcore fans don’t have any interest in seeing advertisements on a full motion LED display, or watching a video about a particular player. For these fans the old style scoreboards do the job fine and even stir a sense of nostalgia in the game for many of them.

These old style scoreboards tend to be very simple and keep all of the flashy graphics to a minimum. The scoreboards provide updates on all of the vital statistics of the game, but little more. They are also popular with many schools that have a limited budget since they allow them to get a new scoreboard for their school at a very reasonable price. Even though these old style scoreboards are simpler, they can still be customized for a particular schools needs and style.

Many old style scoreboards are simple in their presentation, but are still very advanced in their electronics. Most of them are based on new LED technology for their digits. These LED’s allow the displays to be brighter and clearer for fans while using less power and requiring less maintenance. They are available in a choice of red or orange and will last close to ten times longer than the older incandescent bulbs used only a few years ago. They are also easier to see in bright sunlight and can be see clearly from an angle. This is important to ensure all of the seats in the stadium have a good view of the scoreboard, and is a huge improvement over older technology.

Another big improvement in these old style scoreboards is their wireless controllers. The older scoreboards required a long cable to be run between the scoreboard and the control booth. This was a problem for a lot of locations since it required the cable to be buried for a long distance. These new scoreboards work through a wireless connection which operates fine anywhere in the stadium, and allows the scoreboard controls to be placed where they are needed for the game.

To many longtime fans, these old style scoreboards are a fixture of the game. They hearken back to simpler times and may even remind them of memorable games from past seasons. These fans are not interested in being bombarded with multiple streams of information, or cute animations on a large LED video board. They are there for the game and only want their scoreboard to let them know how their team is doing. For a few hours they can relax and enjoy the simple pleasure of a sporting event without commercial interruption.