On March 11, 1986, the National Football League announces
that it will begin using instant replay for the upcoming 1986-1987 season.
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| One of the original 'on-field instant replay booths' the NFL put up during the 1990s at the Metrodome in Minnesota, the former home of the Vikings. |
In 1986 the technology was nowhere near what it is today,
which made instant replay unpopular with players, coaches and the fans.
A few years later in 1992, the NFL decided to abandon its
instant replay system but after years of complaining from several coaches,
instant replay made a comeback during the 1999 season.
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| The newer, high definition 'on-field NFL replay booth' as seen at a San Francisco 49ers game in 2013. |
Although there were still many aspects that were flawed, the
ability for a coach to challenge a disputed call definitely improved the game.
The current rules allow a coach to challenge two plays throughout the course of
the game. If both challenges are successful a third is awarded.
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