Ali Haji-Sheikh
| Date of birth: | January 11, 1961 |
| Place of birth: | Ann Arbor, Michigan |
| Career information | |
|---|---|
| Position(s): | Placekicker |
| 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) 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.
[edit] 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 at 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 2011, the couple have five children, one of whom attends the University of Michigan. Haji-Sheikh now works in the luxury car business in Birmingham, Michigan.
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[edit] 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 "Contacts". The Dream Project. http://www.thedream-project.org/contact.php. Retrieved 14 September 2009.[dead link]
- ^ "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.
