By 1985 , the USFL had ceased football operations .
He began devoting all his time to arena football , and on April 27 , 1986 , his concept was realized when the test game was played .
By 1985 , the USFL had ceased football operations and he began devoting all his time to arena football , and on April 27 , 1986 , his concept was realized when the test game was played .