| Date of birth: | January 11, 1961 |
| Place of birth: | Ann Arbor, Michigan |
| Career information | |
|---|---|
| Position(s): | Placekicker |
| Jersey №: | 6 |
| College: | Michigan |
| NFL Draft: | 1983 / Round: 9 / Pick: 237 |
| Organizations | |
| As player: | |
| 1983-1985 1986 1987 |
New York Giants Atlanta Falcons Washington Redskins |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Pro Bowls: | 1984 |
| Playing stats at NFL.com | |
Ali S. Haji-Sheikh (born January 11, 1961 in Ann Arbor, Michigan) is a former American football placekicker for the University of Michigan and for three National Football League teams. Haji-Sheikh spent three seasons playing for the New York Giants. He had a superb rookie season, kicking 35 of 42 field goals (83%) and setting a then NFL record for the most field goals in a season.[1] A recurring hamstring injury hampered the rest of his career. He holds the Giants record for longest made field goal at 56 yards. Haji-Sheikh then played on the Washington Redskins' 1987 championship team, kicking six extra points and missing one field goal in Super Bowl XXII. He was also a member of the 1984 NFC Pro Bowl team kicking one field goal and adding six extra points in the game. Haji-Sheikh finished his career with 76 of 111 field goals (68%), and 95 of 103 extra points, giving him 323 total points.
Personal background
Haji-Sheikh was born in Michigan and raised in Texas.[2][3] He is the son of Abdolhossein Haji-Sheikh, a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering the University of Texas at Arlington.[1][4] His father coached him in soccer and football.[1] Haji-Sheikh attended Arlington High School where he also played wide receiver and defensive back.[1] He attended the University of Michigan from 1979 to 1983 and in 1986 earned a B.S. in Geology.[3] In 1984, he married Detroit native and University of Michigan graduate Michele Blondin. As of 2009, the couple have five children and serve on the board of directors of The Dream Project, an organization that provides aid and assistance to children and families in Mozambique, Africa.[3] Haji-Sheikh now works in the luxury car business in Birmingham, Michigan.[3]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d Heika, Mike (August 26, 2006). "Arlington-ex getting kids off on the right foot as youth coach". The Dallas Morning News (Dallas, Texas). http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/misc/where/stories/082506dnspowherenow.3156d04.html. Retrieved September 13, 2009.
- ^ "Ali Haji-Sheikh". pro-football-reference.com. http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/hajisali01.htm?redir. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
- ^ a b c d "Contacts". The Dream Project. http://www.thedream-project.org/contact.php. Retrieved 14 September 2009.
- ^ "Faculty Profile: Dr. Abdolhossein Haji-Sheikh". Arlington, Texas: University of Texas at Arlington. http://www.uta.edu/ra/real/editprofile.php?pid=244&onlyview=1. Retrieved September 13, 2009.
- "Ali Haji-Sheikh". pro-football-reference.com. http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/hajisali01.htm?redir. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
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