1987 Arena Football Washington Commandos at Pittsburgh Gladiators SHARE ON: russ — June 27, 2013 Tags: 198780'sarena footballFootballinaugural gamePittsburgh Civic ArenaPittsburgh GladiatorsPittsburgh PAWashington Commandos 1987 Arena Football Washington Commandos at Pittsburgh Gladiators First game of the Arena Football League. Washington Commando at Pittsburgh Gladiators