Ali Haji-Sheikh
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| Ali Haji-Sheikh | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | January 11, 1961 |
| Place of birth | Ann Arbor, Michigan |
| Position(s) | Placekicker |
| College | Michigan |
| Stats | |
| Statistics | |
| Team(s) | |
| 1983-1985 1986 1987 |
New York Giants Atlanta Falcons Washington Redskins |
Ali Haji-Sheikh was a placekicker for Michigan and for three NFL teams. Ali Haji-Sheikh spent three seasons playing for the New York Giants. He had a superb rookie season, kicking 35 of 42 field goals (83%). A recurring hamstring injury hampered the rest of his career. He holds the Giants record with a 56 yard field goal. He also played on the Washington Redskin's XXI Championship team in 1987, kicking 6 extra points and missing one field goal in the game. Ali was a member of the 1984 NFC Pro Bowl team kicking one field goal and adding six extra points.
Haji-Sheikh finished his career with 76 of 111 field goals (68%), and 95 of 103 extra points, giving him 323 total points.
[edit] Life after the NFL
Haji-Sheikh now works in the luxury car business in Birmingham, Michigan. He is married to Michele Blondin and they have 5 children.
[edit] Trivia
Haji-Sheikh's father is a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington.
[edit] External links
- Pro-Football-Reference.com - career statistics.
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