This is one of those stories in which several distinct research threads merge into one involving football's first scoreboards, the wigwag system used at Harvard Stadium, and the game simulations performed before the arrival of radio broadcasts.
This one was really interesting, Tim! Always wondered about the origin of scoreboards. The “two families in two different cities” notation for Irwin was your subtle wit written at its best.
This one was really interesting, Tim! Always wondered about the origin of scoreboards. The “two families in two different cities” notation for Irwin was your subtle wit written at its best.
Something as obvious and timeless as a football scoreboard had a a beginning just like all the other game elements.