Pittsburgh Colts The Pittsburgh Colts are the oldest minor - league professional football team in Pittsburgh , that is still in existence . The team was founded in 1979 by head coach , Edward G . Brosky , a member of the Pitt Panthers 1976 national championship team and moonlighted as a semi - pro football player until Pitt coach Johnny Majors found out . When he left Pitt , he continued to play for semi - pro teams in the area . He started the Colts when the other teams folded . The Colts are part of the Grassroots Football League , Pennsylvania Division . History . The Colts were founded in 1979 by owner and coach Edward G . Brosky . At the time the Colts played in the Keystone Oaks area . From 1988 - 1996 the Colts played in Stonefield Northpark and from 1997 - 2000 played in Duquesne . Recent Locations include , Uniontown , Chartiers Valley and Carlynton . The Colts were previously members of the American , North American Football League , and Regional American Football League before Edward Brosky formed the Grassroots Football League in 2009 . In the mid - 1990s , Brosky struck a deal with the Northgate School District . It was during this time that two notables were linked with the team ; WTAE - TV field reporter Sheldon Ingram played in the defensive backfield while future music video director Matt Dilmore served as the team ' s official announcer . The Colts draw talent from the area high schools and local colleges including : Allegheny College , Bethany College , California University of Pennsylvania , Carnegie Mellon University , Duquesne University , Indiana University of Pennsylvania , University of Pittsburgh , Robert Morris College , Slippery Rock University , and Washington & Jefferson College . The Colts describe themselves as a " throwback team " based on a strong work ethic and personal values . The team has been in several communities throughout its history . Most recently the team played at Ambridge High School . The Colts have interacted with the community they are in through numerous youth activities , visiting children ' s hospital , and having community events downtown . 2007 - 2009 . 2009 season . The Colts play the 2009 season at Ambridge high school Stadium Playoffs Championship - The colts had two defensive touchdows with Matt Chilleo having an interception for a touchdown and Nick Fields with a fumble recovery in the endzone . Television appearance 2008 season . The Colts played their 2008 Season at South Stadium in Pittsburgh ' s SouthSide — GFL Championship - - - Game won on a last second field goal 2007 season . The Colts will play their 2007 season at two fields . Home Game Dates < br > June 16 : June 23 < br > July 7 < br > July 14 < br > July 28 < br > August 11 Games played : June 9 : Pittsburgh Colts 33 , Rochester Renegades 6 Season by season . Recent Seasons . 2009 - ( 10 - 1 ) Grassroots Football League Champions 2008 - ( 7 - 3 ) Grassroots Football League Champions / Chose not to advance because of the amount of injuries 2007 - ( 15 - 1 ) Grassroots Division Champions / Lost in 3rd Round of NAFL Playoffs to Kane County Eagles 2006 - ( 10 - 3 ) Grassroots Division Champions 2005 - ( 13 - 1 ) Grassroots Division Champions In 2004 Lisa Horton became the first woman to throw a touchdown pass in a NAFL game 1981 - Participated in American Football Association ' s National Championship Game